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| Proper weight for a lab | 7/22/2008 | Labman |
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. ...
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| staff x with lab | 7/21/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| growling | 7/21/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| help... | 7/19/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| labrador problems | 7/19/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Aggressive at dog park | 7/18/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| 9 mo old female lab | 7/17/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| My lab is in heat.......i think?? | 7/16/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Lab Pup not eating much | 7/16/2008 | Labman |
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. ...
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| 12 yr old lab can't stand today | 7/16/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Introducing my new adult lab to my other adult lab | 7/15/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| lepto virus shots | 7/15/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| dog chased tha mailman | 7/12/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Feedings | 7/12/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Normal Growth | 7/11/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Feedings | 7/11/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Nutrition for my puppy(Austin) | 7/11/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Scooting reason? | 7/11/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| two lab puppies together | 7/10/2008 | Labman |
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. ...
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| maximizing growth for lab | 7/9/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Change in behavior | 7/8/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| black lab aggressive with food | 7/8/2008 | Labman |
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. ...
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| Feeding a Large Lab Puppy | 7/8/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| 7 month lab not eating | 7/8/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| choc. labador | 7/7/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| 15 year old lab suddenly urinating in house | 7/6/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Allergies???? | 7/6/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| stairs | 7/5/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| training | 7/4/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| lab training / behaviour | 7/4/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| stairs | 7/4/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| My 9 week old lab never wants to walk and tries to bite my hands | 7/2/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Labrador plays too rough and is always laying down | 7/2/2008 | Sameer 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 ...
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| 7 month old lab | 7/2/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| How much to excercise my 7 month old lab | 7/2/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| My puppy | 7/1/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Enclosing labrador puppy | 6/30/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 6/30/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| growth rate of mix labrador | 6/29/2008 | Labman |
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 ...
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| pinch collar | 6/29/2008 | Labman |
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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