Having decided that you want to acquire a Labrador, be selective in your search. Do not act impulsively; seek professional guidance from your local vet or dog training club, and choose carefully according to this advice and your lifestyle. Any purchase should incorporate a veterinary examination. Advice on Where to Buy and What to […]
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Apart from their obvious physical differences, male and female Labradors can also vary somewhat in character. Specific “types” bred primarily for working or showing may differ too. Yet all have in common the willing nature and eminent trainability that distinguish this justly popular breed. Physique and Temperament: The Sexes Compared Male Labradors are typically large
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Ensure that waking with your dog is pleasure rather than endurance by teaching if from an early age to walk to heel. Labrador puppies enjoy human companionship so much that you can begin training without a lead. Then move on to lead work, gradually increasing the distance covered. Walking to Heel without a Lead: 1.
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Many centuries of evolution produced today’s domestic dog breeds from their common wolf ancestor, over 15,000 years ago, when our ancient relatives first created semi-permanent settlements local wolves in turn moved into the areas surrounding the encampments to scavenge for food, only the smallest and tamest of these “self-domesticated” wolves survived, and within a very
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Labradors come in three “varieties”: yellow, black, and chocolate. Eyes are usually a warm hazel or brown with dark rims, and the nose black or dark brown, although a yellow dog’s nose may fade to pink in winter. The coat is dense and waterproof, and curiously its color can have some bearing on personality. Yellow
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Dogs need mental stimulation as well as physical exercise. Create activities that utilize the Labrador’s unique abilities; games involving retrieving will be particularly enjoyable for your dog. Use playtime to reinforce training, to strengthen your bond as owner, and simply to have fun. Challenging Games:Simple rehearsed scenarios such as supplying a handkerchief on the command
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A puppy’s early experiences set patterns for life. Train your young Labrador from its first days with you to accept being left alone, to wait patiently in its own crate while you are busy, and to learn about permitted behavior. Most importantly, train it to enjoy coming to you when called. Accepting Being Left Alone:No
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LABRADOR – INTRODUCING OUTDOORSAll puppies should experience the outdoors as soon as possible. Provide essential vaccinations and identifications, and accustom your young Labrador to a collar and lead. Ask friends to help you create situations in which the puppy can meet new people and other dogs in controlled circumstances. Introduction to Collar and Lead:1. Collar
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Whether in your own garden or further afield, your Labrador retriever must be kept under secure control both for its own protection and the safety of others. It is important to provide a healthy, hazard – free environment for your pet, and to observe social obligations conscientiously. Shelter and Exercise:Comfortable outdoor kennel if you plan
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With proper care, your Labrador should happily accept both routine travel and regular holidays. Introduce care journeys as early as possible, and make trips safe and enjoyable. Closely monitor your dog when in new surroundings, and ensure that it will be secure and comfortable if left with others while you are away. Holidays With or
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