Lab Advice??

CRoyal

Infinite Impetus
After talking about getting a dog...my boyfriend surprised me on Valentines day with a black lab. She is about 6 months now and growing oh so fast! I know labs are known for being hyper dogs....but gees! My dog is in the cage all day while i work (8 hours) and then at night when i sleep. Everytime i let here out of the cae she goes crazy:starcat: which i understand because she has so much energy and the cage doesnt help! Even though after she is out for a while playing with me now stop she still gets a little rough and bites/jumps I have told her over and over to sit or get down and i hold her mouth shut for like 10 secs if she bites/nips sometimes she learns but other times she just acts like nothing is wrong. I have tried disciplining her and putting her in the cage for 5 minutes and "punishment". Also I really want to take her to the dog park but whenever we see other dogs or go to petco she acts CRAZY and jumps all over them...I'm scared there owners will get mad at my hyper dog so i stay away...and advice? The books dont work!

Labs are a VERY high energy dogs, who really don't 'calm down' until theyre 3-5 years old.. and even then they require a LOT of exercise and stimulation. That is a hard breed/puppy to have when only one person is around and works all day.
Tire her out as MUCH as you can and get her into some training, ASAP. Also, like the others said do NOT use her crate as a punishment.
PETCO classes leave much to be desired IMO, don't waste your time and money.
 

tes218

New Member
Get a petsitter to give her a walk during the day.

Great idea! We have one that we couldn't do without. We both work long hours and she comes by and gives them a break mid-day. Also great to have if you find you have to stay late, stop on the way home or will have a busy, long day on the weekend. May also look into finding doggie daycare where she can be dropped off during the day so she can have some socialization with other dogs. Even if its just one day a week it will help out.
 

spinner

Member
Rec and Parks inSt. Marys has a good class for under $50, the instructor is pretty good and does some socialization and confidence building, not just obedience. I think the class is on Monday nights and runs 8 weeks.
 
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jp2854

Guest
The only time bruno is in her crate is at bedtime which is from 10pm til 4am for a potty break then back out at about 7am for the day unless we have to put her in for 5min to go do something and we can't watch her. She spends most of her time with us either playing or sleeping but she is with us.
 

Nanny Pam

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The only time bruno is in her crate is at bedtime which is from 10pm til 4am for a potty break then back out at about 7am for the day unless we have to put her in for 5min to go do something and we can't watch her. She spends most of her time with us either playing or sleeping but she is with us.

:yeahthat: neither of my dogs were in a crate, either. But I am home ALL the time, and when I go away they go with me, unless it's too hot outside.
 

Hales

New Member
Lexie wouldn't be crated so long if I could help it...but since I have to work and sleep -its the only option until my fence is finished. If anyone would like to suggest some classes and there contact/info I would appreciate it...I think I might look into it
 

happyappygirl

Rocky Mountain High!!
Lexie wouldn't be crated so long if I could help it...but since I have to work and sleep -its the only option until my fence is finished. If anyone would like to suggest some classes and there contact/info I would appreciate it...I think I might look into it
Contact the Southern MD Kennel club.
Southern Maryland Kennel Club
Southern Maryland Kennel Club Class schedule and fees

Email Betsy, she can prolly suggest someone to use until they start classes up again in the fall.
I sold a Rott pup to the instructor for Rally classes. He's now a top ranked ralley dog. :biggrin: Now THAT's fun stuff.
 
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tommyjones

New Member
Lexie wouldn't be crated so long if I could help it...but since I have to work and sleep -its the only option until my fence is finished. If anyone would like to suggest some classes and there contact/info I would appreciate it...I think I might look into it

PM ForeverJewel, i think she has an obiedience class forming
 

ewashkow

New Member
Have you thought about a doggie day care program? From what I understand, you drop your dog off and the staff plays with her throughout the day. At your request they also can have your puppy play with other dogs. I think this would be a good way to help calm your pup down while you are home with her and it also works on socialization.

I agree with others about getting training. Labs are high energy because they were breed to be working dogs. Start training now for a happier life with her.
 
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