2006-09-16 00:21:17 · 9 answers · asked by Sundar e 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You do not say how old so I will assume you have a puppy. She will need to be crate trained. Retrievers only need choke collars during a training session, Never leave that on in the crate. just a soft leather or nylon collar.
And she will need dog training soon (3 - 6 months of age).
You will want to start daily grooming right away with a comb. As part of your daily play make sure you touch her ears and toes so she gets used to it and when you have to groom these areas it will not be a hassle.
Get gumabone toys for those sharp little teeth. And later Nylabone when her big teeth come in because she will want to chew every thing, mine especially liked wood.
I hope you have a fenced yard. check it to make sure there are no gaps where she can escape.
Always go with her outside, this is the chance to praise her lavishly when she does her duty outside, and she will learn so quick. Also review what plants are in your yard, and make sure none are poisonous to dogs, if so fence them off or rip them out.
to help with house breaking, no water after 8 pm, take her out immediately before you go to bed, and first thing in the morning.
the book I used, which is still highly recommended is "how to raise a puppy you can live with". Since this was my first dog as an adult I needed all the help I could get and this really did help.
http://www.amazon.com/how-raise-puppy-ca...
My husband loves the dog whisperer on cable tv. and it's fun to watch, but really with a retriever if you raise it up right you will not have those issues because they really want to please you and just be part of your family.
One more suggestion, we had a puppy HMO for our lucky girl. And with the many common ailments in retrievers, skin allergies, ear infections, I felt it was a good deal.
Enjoy your new Best friend.
2006-09-16 00:29:49 · answer #1 · answered by bttrswt1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
labradors are quite low maintenence in comparison to most dogs, they are very sociable and love to be around people. They are very easy in to groom as they are short coated (some can be rough coated), Some can be prone tyo problems such as Hip displaceia, elbow displacia. they tend to like the food so keep a regular check on hi/her weight, the obvious regualr worming and fleing.
hope it helps.
J
2006-09-16 00:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by magical_angel2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plz do not bound them. Take care them like a memeber of family not as a DOG. In older age if u bound them then they cld be iritate. This is a common nature for all.
BYe and kiss them from my side.
2006-09-16 00:35:04 · answer #3 · answered by aniruddha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi protein food,at least 30 minutes of exercise a day (running,swimming and fetching are fun)and for health use sentinel get from vet..(protects pet from parasites)
2006-09-16 00:30:04 · answer #4 · answered by daddyo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my opinion I can help you out by saying that don't feed it much . " Labrador generally becomes fat when they eat too much".They have no idea about what quantity they should eat to remain fit.
2006-09-16 00:41:58 · answer #5 · answered by sagnik c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had Labs since the 60s, so I sure hope so.
2006-09-16 00:26:48 · answer #6 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give them lots of exersise and a nice big yard
2006-09-16 02:22:37 · answer #7 · answered by somaya m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exercise every day. labs can easily get fat, especially the cream ones.
2006-09-16 00:40:35 · answer #8 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just love it n train it perfectly....
2006-09-16 02:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by jia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋