Help your Labrador Retriever Puppy while Teething

If you have already have kids and thought that you are done with the teething problem for life. You are wrong in case you plan to adopt a Labrador retriever pup. Unlike a child who can express their frustration with teething by crying. The puppies have very few options to express themselves when they feel the irritation and pain when they are teething. There have been cases where Labrador Retriever pups have become violent though invariably teething puppies start chewing anything they can lay their mouth on as that is the only way they can relieve themselves of the problems faced while teething.

A few days (couple of weeks) after you adopted a newly born puppy you would notice puppy teeth marks on everything in the house. Another trait that is seen in teething puppies is the do excessive chewing, increase in aggression and sometimes bleeding gums (in which case you should consult a veterinarian). This is the indication that you have to get ready to help your sweet puppy.

Puppies have 14 teeth on top of their muzzle and 14 on the bottom. And as they come close to adulthood they have to deal with more teeth as an adult dog have 21 on top and bottom. This is the time when puppies need you support hitting them for chewing you new shoes is no the solution. But there are few things that can help your puppy in his poor time.

Tips to help your Labrador retriever puppy while teething:

• Give your puppy some chew toys that are tough to chew.
• Keep your puppy busy in play with ball or puppy obedience training.
• Do not forget to correct your puppy if you found him chewing anything inappropriate.
• It is better time to teach your puppy 'leave it'.
• Rope toys can help your puppy in teething stage and they are best because they are inexpensive and east to clean.
• Kong Company is having a large number of chewing toys that can help your puppy in a big way.
• Do not leave your puppy at his own because he will put every object in his mouth and that can be dangerous if he found garbage in the backyard.

Why Labs are Good Companion Dogs

Choosing a companion dog is not easy. Do not forget to assess owner's apartment, health and physical status with the dog's requirements like how much routine exercise is necessary, nature of the dog and other preferences that Labrador has. Labarador Retrievres are one of the best companion dogs for humans and history proves that. Some of the dog breeds that prove to be good companion pets are Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Chihuahua, York shire Terriers, toy Poodles and Maltese. Therefore if you are planning to adopt a pet as a companion Labrador Retriever is one of the breed that you should consider before you decide.

Why choose Labrador Retrievers:

• Labradors are known to be one of the most intelligent and calm dog breed. Labrador retriever has never been unseated as the number one well-loved dog in the United States and Europe.
• It is relatively easy to train Labradors and get them to follow commands. Labrador Retrievers, by nature, are looking for a leader to whom they can look up to (and you should try to take the position of the leader).
• They are suitable as companion dogs, dogs for handicap people and therapy dogs.
• They are very playful and obedient.
• Labrador Retrievers are social dogs and like to mix with humans.
• Labradors adore children and often develop a strong bond with the children of the family. Labs are not aggressive dogs. Having said that Labrador Retrievers behave aggressively when confronted by a stranger.
• It is true that Labrador Retrievers are not one of the best guard dogs but they are better than many other dog breeds.

The characteristics above are proof that Labrador Retrievers are one of the most sought after dog breed and one should consider adopting a Labrador Retriever if they are going to go in for a new pet.

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Exercise tips for Labrador Retrievers

Routine exercise is necessary for dogs as it helps your dog to keep fit, healthy and they enjoy the change in environment. Other positive impacts of regular exercise are better muscle development and better digestion. A dog that does not exercise regularly will grow into a unhealthy dog and would require constant attention.

It is a known fact that dogs that are deprived from exercise become aggressive, irritating, bark constantly without a provocation or a Labrador might chew anything that he can get hold of. On the other hand well exercised dogs are stable, easy to handle and show their affection and love towards the all members of the family. From my experience as a dog trainer I can say for sure that lack of exercise is responsible for common behavioral problems in dogs.

Few Rules to keep in mind while exercising a Labrador Retriever Puppy

Labrador Retriever dogs have few health issues. Joint problem is one of them and if some precautions are not taken during exercise they can become a serious problem. Some of the precautions that need to be taken are:

• Do not give your puppy a long walk before 18 months of age.
• Do not include him in games where he/she have to jump, leap or stop suddenly.
• A game like Frisbee is not recommended for puppies because this game needs more stamina and quick movement which can result in a broken joint for a puppy.
• Do not involve a puppy in high energy games of fetch.
• If you want to play fetch a ball then throw the ball close to the ground so that puppy will not have to jump to catch it.

Rules for the exercising of Adult Labrador Retriever dogs:

The type of exercise required is different in each dog and also depends on its age. Keep the following in mind when creating a exercise regimen for your grown up Labrador Retriever

• If your dog is easy going, laid back then he needs a small amount of exercise daily.
• If your dog is active and has high energy then you need to work on him vigorously and daily exercise will help him in exhaust his energy which will lead to the dog being more docile.
• You need to be consistent about the exercise of your dog. Please do not think that only taking your dog to hiking in the weekends and small walks during the week is good for him.
• Involve them in playing fetch a ball and Frisbee. These games are a good source of exercise for adult dogs and are highly recommended.
• Everybody knows that Labradors are good swimmers therefore ensure that swimming is part of exercise routine.
• Training, teaching new tricks and playing with toys is also necessary for their mental growth.
• While exercise is important you should take care that you go not give your high energy dog hours of exercise so as to keep him calm. This is not good for dog’s health.

The best thing about ensuring that a dog follows an exercise routine is that the pet owner also gets to exercise and there are times when the pet owner needs more exercise than the pet. Anyway I hope what I have shared will help you in keeping your dog healthy.

A Train full grown Labrador Retriever Dog

Labradors As Pets (Series) - A Labrador Retriever

This post is the first post on a series of posts about Labrador as pets. In the series I will be talking about the advantages of having a Labrador as a pet, how to choose a Labrador pup, how to train a Labrador retriever, their diet and grooming amongst other things.

Advantages of having a Labrador Retriever as a pet:

Labrador Retriever is the most popular pet dog for people around the world. This is not without reason as there are many advantages of keeping a Labrador Retriever as a pet. Some of them are :

• Labradors do not require a lot of grooming. An occasional bath with hair combing every two weeks is enough for a Labrador retriever. This is not the case with most of the other dog breeds.
• Labrador Retrievers are the best pets if you have children at home as Labrador Retrievers are affiniable and love being around the family. It has been seen that usually dogs develop affinity to children of the house over a period of time.
• Labrador Retrievers change their behavior as per surroundings very quickly. youou might find a Labrador very aggressive and after 5 minutes later you will find him tugging gently with the toddler at home.
• Since Labradors are well built and look like strong dogs it is good to have them around for safety as they can intimidate anyone but they are usually gentle with the family that adopts them.
• Labrador Retriever is an energetic breed of dogs and do not tire easily therefore they are always ready to play around with the family and make any activity a fun activity.
• Labrador Retrievers are gentle creatures and very sociable. A well groomed Labrador can adopt to any situation and household.
• Labradors are easy to train since they are very amicable and follow instructions by nature Labradors can be trained in a short span of time.
• Labradors are perfect dogs for hunting, fishing and hiking.
• Labradors are highly trainable and they are often used as guides for blind, search and rescue operations dog.

If you are looking for a dog who will be like a family member then adopting a Labrador retriever is the best thing you can do.

Google-Nose for Dog owners

Google Nose Beta is beneficial and a boon for Dog Owners

Today Google has launched another product called Google Nose it allows users to search for a smell. A dog smells a large number of things in a day and now you can also do this. I am sure it will also help many of us in creating a strong bond with our dogs.

I have a 3 year old yellow Labrador Retriever and training him was not easy task for me. Now you can Train a Labrador in few weeks with the help of Google Nose Beta. This will make the smelling power of your dog more focused and powerful. You can also play an important role by searching for different and hard to find smells in Google Nose and give it to your dog.

Conclusion:

The story above sounds very interesting and amazing but the fact is that this technology does not exist in real world and you have to wait for few more years for this to happen. At this time it only exists in fictional universe.

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