Labrador Puppy Meeting Other Dogs

Here’s how you can properly socialize your puppy: #1: Meet Other Dogs. Soon after you bring your puppy home, it’s time to start his socialization training. It’s important to expose your pup to different dogs at an early age so that he learns to get along with them.

Labrador puppy meeting other dogs. There are various reasons your puppy may be afraid of other dogs, and inadequate socialisation is one of the easiest to manage. In addition, some breeds of dog may be more likely to be more timid. Even if they’ve had exposure to different people and they are more likely to be afraid because of their genetic makeup. For instance, if your Labrador has taken to either launching himself at passers by or other dogs or barking at people and other dogs, then you should try to distract him. You need to temporarily interrupt your Labrador's stream of thought by talking to or commanding him or by an action (such as stomping your foot). The puppy will be starting the puppy shot series to protect pup from DEADLY puppyhood diseases. The booster, in my opinion, is not necessary, unless you dog is around bunches of dogs. My dogs never leave the yard & are not around a bunch of dogs, so all my dogs get is the mandatory rabies vaccine. However, your puppy can catch diseases from other dogs. And other dogs don’t need to appear sick in order to be contagious and make your puppy ill. The other dog could be a carrier (a dog that can infect other dogs without becoming ill). Or the other dog could be incubating a disease and not yet showing symptoms. Even the Ground is a Risk

Waiting to begin obedience training after all vaccinations are complete may mean 16 weeks without professional assistance or meeting other puppies. It is the opinion of all of us here at Labrador Training HQ that the pluses of puppy training classes far outweigh the potential negatives. Exactly like humans, dogs also need a complete set of nutrients for its body to work properly. If dogs are not provided with a diet that fulfills their needs for nutrition, then a dog has the risk of facing various health issues and problems. A dog can be well cared for but still be a victim of malnutrition. My puppy, Pippi, is always overly excited when meeting new people and other dogs. She's been socialized. As she often joins us out and about, has been hiking and camping with us and plus her daily walks, yet every person we pass, she loses her mind. Dogs have wide vocabularies; they use a number of sounds to communicate their mood and intent to other animals. Growling is one of these, and it's commonly associated with aggression -- but there’s more to a growl than meets the ear. If your dog is growling when he meets other dogs, it’s essential not to assume.

Socialisation is the process by which puppies learn to relate appropriately to people and other animals. It involves meeting and having pleasant encounters with as many adults, children, dogs and other animals as possible. It also involves becoming used to a wide range of events, environments and situations. The importance of being sociable During labrador puppy training, one of the most important skills to master early-on is a recall. This is a very useful skill as it can retrieve your Labrador from the depths of mischief. As Labradors tend to be enthusiastic meeting other dogs and people, a solid and consistent recall is a must to ensure you can call your dog away from those who. We got our English Lab at 8 weeks. She is now 16 weeks. From day one very mouthy. We have tried everything we can read and think about to halt the biting and now snarling and growling – tail wagging. She has been socialized, other dogs, lots of people, stores etc. and puppy kindergarten where she excels. While dogs of any size can get along with each other and coexist harmoniously, there are some inherent risks in bringing home a small breed dog to be with your Lab. A Labrador can be a big, powerful, and very playful dog, and a miniature or toy breed will be no match for it if play gets too rambunctious.

If your dog has a history of growling at other dogs, consult with a dog behavior professional to get to the root of the problem. If your dog is uncomfortable around other dogs, keeping distance while rewarding your dog with high-value treats as soon as he acknowledges another dog may change his emotional response. Step #1: Teach and Reward Attentiveness to You. In my earlier episode on attention, I explained how to teach your dog to look at you when you say her name, and also to check in with you spontaneously and often.The more your excitable dog focuses on you, the less attention she has left over for other dogs. today let’s discuss your Labrador dog meeting other animals and pets in your house! Most people who love dogs also love other animals, and often have a variety of pets in the house. Even if you don’t have any other animals, you will encounter other dogs, cats and wildlife while you are out walking your dog. In either event, I would be promoting calm interactions with other dogs, including him not meeting more dogs than he does meet. Teaching him to be able to focus and remain calm around other dogs will help keep his excitement down and give him a job to do which will, in turn, give him confidence.