Puppy Training Care : How to Pick Out the Best Lab Puppy
Apr.23, 2010 in
Puppy Training
expertvillage asked:
When picking out a Labrador puppy, make sure that the puppy is energetic and interactive with people. Avoid Labrador puppies that are subdued, withdrawn and fearful with pet care advice from a veterinarian in this free video on dog training and raising puppies. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
April 24th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
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April 26th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I wouldn’t say that a dog that jumps up makes it a nasty dog at all…
April 29th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
@kabzy16
I eventually got my puppy at 8 weeks and 1 day. She is still constantly biting, not hard but it doesnt look good to strangers or to my nieces nephews, all they see is her snapping. Do not know how to stop her. I certainly am glad i did not take her home any earlier. She is 12 weeks old today and I notice a massive difference in her just this week. She has changed my life in the best way possible!
May 2nd, 2010 at 4:06 pm
@benroblochview Yes you are right. One month is way too young to bring a puppy home as the first 6 weeks are crucial for it to spend time with its mother. The best time to get a puppy is actually at 8 weeks. Because at that time they will have ad biting experience with their littermates and they will have gotten the message that their littermates respond negatively to biting. These little things that a puppy can learn from its mother and littermates are very helpful for a puppy’s life.
May 4th, 2010 at 5:02 am
1 month is a bit too young to get a puppy. I am no expert but should thay not be with mum until 7 or 8 weeks?
May 5th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Check out the Volhard Puppy Attitude Test. It gives you a great idea of how to choose a puppy. And helps you choose the kind of temperament you want.
May 7th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
You’re not picking a material item here. Pick the dog that chooses you. Use your instinct (and think of your lifestyle/commitment).
I doubt that most are selecting show dogs. And if you are? Remember that most show dogs don’t ever prove anything outside the ring as far as performance is concerned. Just take a look at German Shepherds. They’ve got the weirdest back legs thanks to people finding that peculiarity attractive.
Just love your dog, quirks and all.
May 9th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I read somewhere that Cesar Millan suggested not picking the puppy that climbs all over you and begs to be chosen; and I’m wondering if that should be the case, in labs in particular because they’re already going to be hyper abs the hyper puppy might be one of those nasty ones that go all over you abd knock you to the floor to say hello?
May 11th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
my puppy is 1 month old, we just got him today, he seems to sleep a lot and hes not interacting much yet, is this a worrying sign? Or is this typical for a 1 month old puppy?
May 14th, 2010 at 7:54 am
This is good for me because I might be getting a Lab puppy so I need to know which one to pick. Now I know.
May 15th, 2010 at 5:39 am
I have one lab in my family, he was 8 years old and he made my family was happy alway! I love him… MARCO~
May 17th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Lab’s are the best, i’ve had an Akita, German Shepard, Rott, pitt, and a boxer, hands down the Lab’s are the best. These dog’s have character. Funny dog’s, with great temperament with family kids.
May 18th, 2010 at 1:59 am
I never had a lab puppy in my life.
I got to pick out a pit bull puppy before and he was the biggest and had the most interesting coat pattern on a dog you’ll ever seen!
We never let him be around other people but when we did he was the most friendly dog you will ever meet! I dont know why pit bull are friendly when people say there evil.
But a lab does seem cute!
May 19th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
When we went to get our lab, there were 6 trying to get to me and my sister, and one behind not really intrested, but there were two that were really getting themselves above the others, one looking at me, the other at my sister, we ended up getting two of them, because we have one each now.
May 20th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
agreed! theres shy, normal, and bold. i chose bold b4 i learned the right way to choose. i just randomly chose. he had worms and he was just a mess, not hes healthy and my best friend
May 21st, 2010 at 3:18 pm
You want to pick the litter not the individual puppy if you are trying to attain certain qualities for hunting, hunt test, and field trial work.
May 23rd, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Not unless you go to the SPCA .
May 24th, 2010 at 9:48 am
when we got our lab pup he was the fattest and laziest one but hes by far the smartest dog i’ve ever been around and the nicest
May 25th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I would be more drawn to one of the withdrawn ones lol
May 28th, 2010 at 2:00 am
a good labrador breeder will select the puppy most suited to you, not have you randomly pick from an entire liter!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:46 am
I’m very sorry, I just had to do this, cause I was scared
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June 1st, 2010 at 8:28 am
oh no, those pups will get adopted, never fails. lots of people still just choose by cuteness. but this guy is saying, when given the choice, if you want to pick the pup with the best shot at being a great dog, go with the friendly, outgoing one.
June 3rd, 2010 at 3:02 am
Thanks I enjoyed this one
June 5th, 2010 at 1:49 am
then what about the unplayful ones that will never get adopted and never learn to like people at an early age? seriously, dude, think about everyone.
June 7th, 2010 at 4:02 am
ANGEL WAKE YOUR ASS UP