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Housebreaking, chewing, feeding Most medical questions are best handled through a local vet. I try to base my answers on carefully proven methods confirmed by my own experience. Much of what I know about dogs, I have learned raising a puppy every year since 1991 for a large dog guide school. I am familiar with several similar programs. Nobody is in a better position to know dogs, need ones with long, active life, and share what they know, than the service dog schools. In addition I have done extensive reading. My answers have much more to back them than the limited experience any one dog owner can have. PLEASE DON'T SEND ME MEDICAL OR BREEDING QUESTIONS. An internet forum is not the appropriate place for them. Even if I could tell what was wrong from a handful of symptoms, you would still need to get the medications from your local vet. Breeding should be left to those not needing to ask simple, basic questions. Books have been written about it. Rather than ask me a question, start reading. Those unwilling to do the work it takes to produce quality puppies should spay/neuter their pets at 6 months. I will not answer questions that sound like a poorly prepared breeder.

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Proper weight for a lab7/22/2008Labman
  Q: I came across your site through a google search, and thought I would give it a try. My next door ...
  A: Sounds good to me unless you can actually see them. Normal, unfortunly perhaps not. Healthy, yes. ...
staff x with lab7/21/2008Labman
  Q: and i know it is very beutafull dog and i know about pitbulls reps, (i used to own one) But i dont ...
  A: The temperament will likely favor either the mother or the father. If the Pit Bull comes from a ...
growling7/21/2008Labman
  Q: ok, we have the most unusual dog I have ever seen. I will give you a short history in order to ask ...
  A: Labs and children usually do well together. Due to her background, you may have to do soume extra ...
help...7/19/2008Labman
  Q: how much do i feed my 2 month old yellow lab? and how often am i suposed to feed it?
  A: Give it a half cup or more 3 times a day. You should be feeding a puppy chow now. Switching to an ...
labrador problems7/19/2008Labman
  Q: How old do Labradors usually get and do they commonly have hing leg problems at the end of their ...
  A: I would say 12-14 years, I have never seen any good figures on it. It varies with the care they ...
Aggressive at dog park7/18/2008Labman
  Q: I have a5.5 mo. old black lab male, he is very, very docile at our home and listens, we walk even ...
  A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
9 mo old female lab7/17/2008Labman
  Q: I have a 9 month old female lab, what is the weight and height she should be at? I got her from a ...
  A: Her height could vary over a wide range. Likely she has 80-90% of her adult height now. She will ...
My lab is in heat.......i think??7/16/2008Labman
  Q: I think that my my chocolate lab is in heat. She going to turn 1 year old on July 21st. She has been ...
  A: The second and third weeks are when the most risk of accidental breeding is. Don't take this ...
Lab Pup not eating much7/16/2008Labman
  Q: 2 weeks ago we got a golden lab pup, shes 2.5 mothns. Recently she is not eating much im giving the ...
  A: Milk and raw eggs aren't good for dogs. Eukanuba is a good chow, and you don't need anything else. ...
12 yr old lab can't stand today7/16/2008Labman
  Q: My 12 year-old, 85 pound, male, neutered lab is having trouble standing today. No other symptoms but ...
  A: Yes see the vet. We were ready to put our 14 year old to sleep last week, but the vet suggested a ...
Introducing my new adult lab to my other adult lab7/15/2008Labman
  Q: I adopted a Lab/Collie mix from the SPCA about 2 years ago. She has always gotten along well and ...
  A: As dogs get older, they play less. At 2 most Labs still want to play with other dogs, but if she ...
lepto virus shots7/15/2008Labman
  Q: My son has a 3 and a half month old chocolate lab and this morning she had a rather serious allergic ...
  A: Severe reactions to any shots is rare either among Labs or other breeds. I can't think of any sites ...
dog chased tha mailman7/12/2008Labman
  Q: My chocolate lab broke her leash when the mailman was mailman was delivering mail so the mail man ...
  A: If the dog hasn't been obedience trained, I would enroll in a class immediately. Even if the dog is ...
Feedings7/12/2008Labman
  Q: My lab is 14 weeks old, how much should he be eating a day? Is it also okay to feed him twice a ...
  A: That is the conventional wisdom, and is fine for smaller dogs. Puppy chow is a rich diet making for ...
Normal Growth7/11/2008Labman
  Q: I have a six month old male black lab. He is the most laid back lab I have ever met. He seems very ...
  A: That is perhaps on the low end depending on his body condition. He should still grow some more ...
Feedings7/11/2008Labman
  Q: My lab is 14 weeks old, how much should he be eating a day? Is it also okay to feed him twice a ...
  A: 3 cups a day divided into 2 meals should be about right. Many puppies come from the breeder ...
Nutrition for my puppy(Austin)7/11/2008Labman
  Q: Q1)Wat veg diet should i give to my 36 days old Lab puppy?kindly prescribe veg diet rather than ...
  A: Preparing a vegetarian complete and balanced diet for a dog is difficult, but can be done. At least ...
Scooting reason?7/11/2008Labman
  Q: I am looking after a labrador for a friend who is overseas. The labrador is always scooting and ...
  A: Usually I mention anal glands which is the most common cause. I am not sure what arrangements you ...
two lab puppies together7/10/2008Labman
  Q: is it better to raise two lab puppies together or wait until one dog is older to get the second one? ...
  A: When he comes back with the ball, ignore it and praise him for coming. Keep your focus on him. ...
maximizing growth for lab7/9/2008Labman
  Q: i have a 15 week old yellow lab. i feed him dog food (science diet for puppy large breed) and milk ...
  A: What you are doing is totally different from what I would be. I have learned most of what I know ...
Change in behavior7/8/2008Labman
  Q: I have a male, neutered 10 month old lab. He has always been very well behaved and over the past ...
  A: The neutering should help. Obedience training will help. The key to most behavior problems is ...
black lab aggressive with food7/8/2008Labman
  Q: My black lab mix pup is about 10 months old and she is usually very loving and affectionate. ...
  A: At one time I would have said get tough. The dog guide school is teaching me more positive methods. ...
Feeding a Large Lab Puppy7/8/2008Labman
  Q: I have a young lab (9 months old) that, to me, is over weight. He is 85 pounds and seems to eat ...
  A: It is quite typical of Labs to be eager eaters. This often leads to overweight as the owners try to ...
7 month lab not eating7/8/2008Labman
  Q: I have a 7 month lab an living in delhi. I Bought him 2 months ago. For 2-3 days after he arrived he ...
  A: I am not sure why some of Sameer's questions have been passed on to me. Good thing you posted your ...
choc. labador7/7/2008Labman
  Q: we have a 2yr old lab who had got sick when he was six months old from parvo as we where told from ...
  A: How much have you worked with the vet? If it is a thyroid problem or something, no matter what you ...
15 year old lab suddenly urinating in house7/6/2008Labman
  Q: Our 15 yr old yellow lab who has extreme arthritus has recently starting urinating in our dining ...
  A: I have been spending a fortune on pain medicine for our 14 year old Lab. At 15, if you can't afford ...
Allergies????7/6/2008Labman
  Q: We have a chocolate lab almost 18 months. About three weeks ago we took her to the vet because of ...
  A: I doubt she is dying. She may need some expensive care to enjoy life again. Get back with your ...
stairs7/5/2008Labman
  Q: we will be bringing in a year old black spayed lab. we have the option to have her sleep downstairs ...
  A: I am a great believer in the crate. It is also one more way of showing your leadership. I would ...
training7/4/2008Labman
  Q: How should I make my lab the best there is like when I clap my hands he comes and when I say come he ...
  A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
lab training / behaviour7/4/2008Labman
  Q: We have just got a rescue boy aged 2 and 1/2. He is a fine choc lab,neutered and chipped and rather ...
  A: "Come" needs to be taught as part of proper pack status and obedience. The dogs see all the people ...
stairs7/4/2008Labman
  Q: we will be bringing in a year old black spayed lab. we have the option to have her sleep downstairs ...
  A: If your daughter wants to let her sleep with her, perhaps let her. How old is your daughter? Your ...
My 9 week old lab never wants to walk and tries to bite my hands7/2/2008Labman
  Q: I have a 9 week old puppy, it is way too lazy! it never wants to go on walks it just lays there, and ...
  A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
Labrador plays too rough and is always laying down7/2/2008Sameer Agarwal
  Q: I have a 9 week old puppy, it is way too lazy! it never wants to go on walks it just lays there, and ...
  A: Your 9 week pupppy is too young to show the signs of active playing. Even his bones wouldnt be ...
7 month old lab7/2/2008Labman
  Q: We have a seven month old chocolate lab. We got him when he was 8 weeks old and we also have a 2 ...
  A: The crate may be easier to fix than the fear. Without more details, I can't say how. I have seen ...
How much to excercise my 7 month old lab7/2/2008Labman
  Q: I have a seven month old lab and I am eager to run and hike with him. My friend who has a lab has ...
  A: Your friend isn't quite right, but no, don't do extensive running for now. It is less likely to ...
My puppy7/1/2008Labman
  Q: My 4 months puppy is 10kgs. Is it the right weight ? Since my vet suggested I have put her on high ...
  A: Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You should be able to ...
Enclosing labrador puppy6/30/2008Labman
  Q: We are getting an 8 week old labrador puppy this weekend. We currently have a 2 year old labrador x ...
  A: The only problem I see is leaving the puppy outside. Very likely it will howl at night, disturbing ...
hair loss6/30/2008Labman
  Q: I have an 10month old black lab. She is in clean health. My question is for the last few days I have ...
  A: Feed a decent chow and as little else as possible, seldom if ever bathe the dog, and brush it daily ...
growth rate of mix labrador6/29/2008Labman
  Q: I have a 7 week old black lab with white and brown paws and face. Her mother was a golden retriever ...
  A: Her growth rate and adult size are hard to say. She should be a good sized dog, and at 5-6 months ...
pinch collar6/29/2008Labman
  Q: I have a St. Bernard that is 1.5 years old. I switch from a no pull harness to the largest prong ...
  A: Every type of collar seems to have its friends and foes with plenty of strong opinions and very few ...

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