I would wait for 2-3 heat cycles. Let the dog mature first before you do it. Pls read up on possible consequences of doing it to soon. Would not...
Agree, toddler would do the same when leaving play ground. You need as suggested above incl the car in the routine to make it all less predictable...
Sounds like your dog has to much stimulation and attention. Need to work on the dog learning to settle indoors. You can have to many toys. Crates...
Jo is the expert, I learned a lot from her a Michael. We too had a pen around the create as you of course can not leave the dog in the crate the...
Every time you put him in the crate exercise beforehand. Make sure he did his business. Then close the door. Sit next to crate and read something....
Are you using a crate? If not you should think about it. Otherwise the is simply trying to get through the gate to you. Plus you provide attention...
We used to limit the water intake after 8pm and try got her moving during last play session so she would do her po before putting her in crate at...
Work on your crate training from day one and within weeks you can certainly leave them for a couple of hours in the create. Make sure your dog is...
Sorry to hear your issues. But need to make choices. IF you want to keep the puppy than some changes are in need as the puppy will remain a puppy...
Interesting. Initially I had 3 but reduced to 2 as in Germany it is apparently the standard. Is there a fundamental benefit of more peeps vs less?
I find 5 pips to long. Who can count and get that right? Prefer 1 piep for sit and two for recall. Works well for us. Good luck
It is all about how you hold the treat. Initially but it between your index and middle finger. That way the dog can only get it with his tong and...
Do you use a crate? Makes all the difference in the world. Potential add a simple playpen around it and the puppy is controlled without consent...
Read some of the comments again and share the view that you are underestimating the work of a Lab puppy. I would not want to have one with your...
the bitting will stop if you remain consistent. Perhaps it will take a few more weeks...
Consider they get heavy before you can or should let them walk stairs on their own. Mine is 6 months and 19 kg. Hope you are fit enough to carry...
Interesting question which gets asked a lot and offers many responses from people. Perhaps my view is a bit different. First find the right...
First encounter is important. Don’t allow dog to corner cats as mentioned above. After that its fine. We hand scores of cats and Labs growing up....
Check out Stonnie Dennis on YouTube. Has a whole series on Lab puppies
Congrats. Mine is now 5.5 months. Let me comment on the leash. Early puppy age is your chance to build the off leash training. Pippa’s article...
