How do i train my 2 year old lab?
Potty training a dog usually requires a lot of patience and consistency. And please don't scold him when he messes up (accident). I assume you leave him because you have to go to school. So you need someone to help you out in doing this. After his meal, accompany him (w/ leash) outside & wait for him to pee or poo. When he's done, give him treat & generously pat him while saying "Very good" or "Good Boy". Repeat this procedure for like a week. Please be consistent and make sure to do this EVERY after his meal. The next week, do this procedure with him, this time UNleashed but he needs to be accompanied. It will now give him the impression that he can do this on his own. Still, don't forget the treats and praises! As I've said, be consistent, these 2 weeks are crucial because dogs are Conditional learners. Let him do his things on the same spot outside. Whenever he commit an accident inside the house, don't scold him. Just say "Bad dog" or "Bad boy" (in a more stressed tone), and of course, no treats! Goodluck!
Why my 2 year old black lab's legs give out?
Well it could be seizures, it could also be back, or hip issues. I had a dog that did that, and vets kept telling me it was seizures and it turned out to be a slipped disc in his back that made it look like his hind legs were paralyzed. He would slip the disc going up and down stairs, so when we found a vet that knew what the problem was, I just carried him up and down stairs. When he would slip this disc, I would take him to the vet, get him a steroid shot and some pain pills, and take him home and pile a bunch of comforters on the floor and sit with him between my legs. I would massage his back and pop his back back in and a few days later he would be fine. I am not sure how I knew how to pop the back back in. I guess I just found the bump in his back and when I rubbed his back I would gently, and I mean gently put pressure on that part of his back until it popped back in. Ironically a chiropractor can show you how to do that, if this is your dogs problem, you might have to take the dog to the back door, as chiropractors don't like people knowing they work on dogs too. We would take an old bath towel, put it under his belly, hold an end in each hand and lift him so he could walk and go potty until he was back to normal. I wonder if your vet can do an x-ray and see what issues or how many issues your dog is dealing with. I think Charlie Pumpkin first got the beginning stages of arthritis around 3-years-old, but he was a sheltie. Good luck.
What are my options for my 8 1/2 year-old 100 pound yellow lab who is becoming immobile due to hip dysplasia and arthritis? (He is too heavy for me to carry)
It may be time to start looking into euthanasia. I do not say this to be cruel or heartless. The average lifespan of the Labrador Retriever is 10–14 years. Sometimes less, if certain medical conditions are at play. If medication is no longer relieving his pain and discomfort, and he is not a good candidate for surgery, then euthanasia would be the kindest option. As his conditions worsen, he will start having improper elimination in the house, a slow decreasing interest in food/water, and less enthusiasm with toys/treats/playing/affection.Consult with your veterinarian and have a fresh set of radiographs taken so the doctor can compare the arthritis and dysplasia have changed since the last. He or she will be able to guild you best.
Should I adopt a two year old male Labrador?
Just a month back my father got a call from my uncle - he has received a 2.5 yrs old male Labrador whose current owner doesn't want to keep him anymore. We readily agreed since my uncle told that the dog has good behavior. The day he came I saw the depression in his eyes. His condition was not good. The eyes were small and red. Skin was rough, coat was dirty. And he was extremely weak. But he was really sweet in nature.Due to bad treatment/ negligence by previous owner the dog- name is Jimmy was fearful that he will be send to yet another home. When we called the ex-owner he gave various reasons for abandoning him. What we found later was his ex master used to keep him in various people's places. How pathetic could be that.After initial treatment by vet and good care Jimmy has changed a lot. He was playing balls and tug of war with us. And keep us happy with his excess hugs everytime we love him.Jimmy has a sense of ownership of this house now which is required of any pet. He just took 3 days to totally be himself with us surrounding him. Its said if the dog finds better condition than previous place he/she will get accustomed very fast.Then one fine day his ex-owner is calling my father demanding Jimmy back for 3 days as they have some superstition to maintain. When my father refused he used abusive language on him. Anyways my father was strict and henceforth we have not received any call till now.They might me animals but they are very sensitive. They can understand whether the owner is happy or not with them and this causes trauma on them.Jimmy has become a happy member in our family.Never ever should the ex-owner visit them.
My 2 year old lab has black, crusty, scabby skin on her hind end and tail?
Food allergies. That's why nothing works. She is ingesting her allergy. My dog is allergic to chicken, lamb, processed rice, corn and wheat. We went around and around with our vet but as soon as we found our newest food things are already improving. Including the shedding which is terrible. **The symptoms of food allergies are similar to those of most allergies seen in dogs and cats. The primary symptom is itchy skin affecting primarily the face, feet, ears, forelegs, armpits and the area around the anus. Symptoms may also include chronic or recurrent ear infections, hair loss, excessive scratching, hot spots, and skin infections that respond to antibiotics but reoccur after antibiotics are discontinued. There is evidence that dogs with food allergies may sometimes have an increased incidence of bowel movements. One study showed that non-allergic dogs have around 1.5 bowel movements per day where some dogs with food allergies may have 3 or more per day.
My chocolate lab, Lucy, is 2 years old, and very skittish around other dogs, to the point where she almost always runs away. However, this only makes the other dogs want to chase her and become more aggressive. How can I mitigate this?
My dog (an almost 9-year-old female Lab) is the same way to a lesser degree. She was knocked over by a larger dog playing when she was about a year old. This caused her ACL to tear and she endured a months long painful recovery. This might be part of her hesitation at the dog park (and with big dogs generally).Hubby and I have pretty much decided just to not do dog parks with her as she really won't interact with the other dogs and gets really nervous, drools all over the place, and gets both of us muddy from trying to sit in our laps. Another big part of this decision to stop going to the dog park was really irresponsible owners there. Even though she is a loving and very social dog, she just does better in small groups. What I would suggest is either see a dog behavior expert; find a less busy dog park or go at off hours; or give up on the dog park and find other ways for her to get exercise. You can do swimming (my Lab loves this); retrieving or obstacle events; or run, jog, or walk with her. It's also possible there is a way to set up doggie play dates online so she gets to be around other dogs consistently.
I have a three year old labrador who is a bit aggressive. He sometimes picks up sandals or shoes or a cloth piece if they're lying on the floor and growls at us and if we get close snaps and bites. How do I stop this? There are 2-3 particular places he takes these things to and growls.
Dogs, like humans, respond really well to positive reinforcement. It's no good telling your dog what not to do. They are task orientated so give him a job. Keep a supply of treats on hand so that when he picks up something you get him to bring it to you in exchange for a treat and praise. Then exchange the shoe or whatever for one of his toys and get him to fetch that - again in exchange for a treat and praise.Once the habit of fetch-treat/praise has been established stop rewarding him for bringing the shoe. Make him go get his ball or whatever and then reward him. Be consistent with your commands so he knows what you mean him to do: leave, fetch ball, give etc.The key is to reward the behaviour you want and, where possible, ignore that which you do not want. If you shout you will only push your dog further into anxiety which is probably what is in part fuelling the unwanted behaviour. A dog's love for its human is unparalleled. Ordinarily they love to please and feel great shame when they do wrong. (Ever watched a dogs behaviour when (s)he's had an accident in the house?) It might also help if you avoided leaving around items that seem to precipitate this behaviour. Boredom might be a factor so a bit of play is always of benefit. It also helps build a healthy relationionship. And kongs are brilliant for occupying dogs. We fill one with treats before we go out and it keeps our dog busy until we get back. He used to have really bad separation anxiety and would yowl at the door when we left. Now he's so chilled he sometimes doesn't get out of his bed when we arrive home. If the behaviour persists you should consider seeking help from an animal behaviorist/psychologist. We did and it's paid dividend. Good luck!
Our one-and-half-year-old Labrador has an itching problem all over his limbs, and it has not been healing. What should I do?
I have a female labrador, who underwent the same issue for numerous years.We were so confused with what might have gone wrong. We visited the vets so many time, who on every visit gave antibiotic doses and sent back. Even he could not understand the root cause.We then did the following, changed the drinking water we gave her [We wondered whether the hard water that we get was harming it.].Since the doctor said to get it neutered [Sometimes an infected uterus causes such problems] - so we got it neutered after which the itching came down drastically.Whenever we get a hint that the infection is back, we give a dose of antibiotic tables and keep caution that she does not keep licking the itchy ares[very important since they joblessly will be on licking business].Keep a tab on her feces - monitor if there are any worms - round/flat which also might cause it. Get her vaccinated time to time.Now, after years of careful observation, it is much under control.You just need to have a eye on it and monitor continuously to find out the root cause, you never know, little things impact those little lives largely.
What are these red and pink bumps on my yellow lab's snout?
My 1 1/2 year old yellow lab has recently developed these red and pink bumps on her snout. 3 are close together and 1 is above her mouth.They started off small and grew. They were pink and now are red. I don't see them anywhere else, although she is a little fiesty to look:-) She is acting normally and eating fine. She is not itching them or seem to even realize that they are there. They just look bad. They almost remind me of cold sores. They did not come out all at once, but popped up individually. I am wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and could give me insight. Thanks.
How can I help my two year old dog who has multiple seizures?
Introduction A dog having a seizure is one of the scariest situations a pet owner can face, and it happens more often than one might think. Epilepsy is the most common neurological disease in canines, according to the Canine Epilepsy Network. Follow these tips for keeping your dog safe during a seizure. Instructions Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Water for the dog Steps 1Step OneOnce the seizure begins, move the dog away from anything that could cause injury, such as stairs and table corners. 2Step TwoHold the dog's head to keep it from hitting the floor, but do not put your fingers in his mouth. The dog will not swallow his tongue. 3Step ThreePet the dog and call his name. Take a deep breath and try to keep the urgency and panic out of your voice. This will calm both of you. 4Step FourIf there is someone else in the room, have that person turn off any televisions and radios. Dim the lights if possible. 5Step FiveOnce the dog comes out of the seizure, take him outside for fresh air. Keep the dog near you in case he has another seizure. Most dogs are clumsy and blind after a seizure so watch out for any potential hazards. 6Step SixOffer the dog water. He'll likely be thirsty. 7Step SevenWrite down what time the seizure started and how long it lasted. 8Step EightCall your veterinarian. Ads by Google Pet Toxins & Poisons Find out what medications dogs or cats should not digest. www.petinsurance.com Ask A Vet A Question Now Veterinarians, Vet Techs & Other Dog Experts Answer You Online ASAP! Dog.JustAnswer.com