she is a rescue dog
black lab
three months old
she is incredibly good for a dog
and this is our first dog
what do you think?
2006-09-23 05:29:44 · 20 answers · asked by tokio hotel fan 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
um, she is at the vet right now thats why i am asking this now
2006-09-23 05:44:54 · update #1
um, she is at the vet right now thats why i am asking this now
2006-09-23 05:44:59 · update #2
Let your puppy stay in a cool place,keep fresh water and food near it,take your puppy for walks,keep the bed nice and comfy,refill the water when it is empty,do not use any plastic bowls,put the newspaper away from the food,give the puppy some chew toys,and doggy treats for good deeds.
2006-09-23 05:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by doggy_girl_404 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs are great dogs and they can be a lot of fun to train. Use a crate for housebreaking (which she will learn quickly), but DON'T paper train her or use wee wee pads - they send the message that it's ok to go in the house.
Confine her to a safe place (the crate is best!) for about a year when she goes through the inevitable chewing stages. You don't want her learning to chew your stuff when you're not there to tell her "no".
Make sure she has a few toys of her own - too many can make the dog think that anything loose in the house is hers to chew. Kong toys are great, pressed rawhide, HARD rubber, etc. Toys should be very sturdy - labs will eat the weirdest things and many need surgery to fix their intestinal blockages. Take away any bones that become too small or that she can rip pieces off and swallow.
These are the books that I recommend to my students; you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
2006-09-23 07:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I would be happy to answer your question. I just got my first puppy a month ago and he has been nothing but joy. I have so much help to give you but I don't know excatly what you need help with. First of all, make sure you train her to go to the bathroom well. Either use puppy pads or take her outside when she starts to sniff around and circle.If you decide to use the puppy pads or taking her outside be sure to praise her as much as you can with a good tone of voice and a treat. If you use the puppy pads your dog will eventually make it outside and do his buisness there. What you do is after she is used to the puppy pads move the pad a little bit closer to the door every day. Eventually the pad will reach outside. Put the pad outiside for about a week, then take the pad away. Put her in the same spot as the puppy pad used to be and hopefully she will go. If she doesnt then put the puppy pad outside for another week or so. I hope this helped you with your new dog. I wish you good luck. From, Gabby
2006-09-23 05:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by Isabel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I first have to say...good for you. Most people won't take a rescue. Out of our 3 dogs 2 are rescues and 1 is a black lab. Lab was a good choice for a first dog. I always recommend that puppies be crate trained. Don't use it for punishment. But anytime that you are not with puppy. Socialize her. Don't feed her adult dog food for at least another 9 months. And I would find an obedience class for her. If you want to know more about the lab breed feel free to email me.
2006-09-23 05:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by misstigeress 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crate Training! Start with short periods of time while you are nearby. Put a couple of chew toys inside along with a blanket that has your smell on it. At first, leave the door open and toss some toys into the crate and allow the dog to go get them and come back out. Then start closing the door and staying nearby for a few minutes and praise when the dog does well. Progressively lengthen the times the dog is crated and leave the room. Don't allow the dog out because he or she cries as that just reinforces the bad behavior. During this transition period, you must spend lots of time with your new dog. Lots of exercise. Train your dog to walk well on a leash..go to a professional if needed. Don't ever hit your dog. A stern voice is usually all it takes to get their attention and praise & treats when they do what you want them to do. I watch The Dog Whisperer on The National Geographic Channel weekly. Check your local listings for times. Good food.(Iams, Science Diet, etc) Lastly...love and attention. Lots of it! Good luck.
2006-09-23 06:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, that is great. Like the the 10 tips that i am going to give you,
you should do to help you and your dog. One thing that you
should do give her lot of love, make her part of the family, give her treats if she does something good, if she she does something bad say no, play with her a lot, walk her everyday, brush her hair and teeth at least ones a week for the teeth and brush her hair a day and you can train her when every you what I
hope that this help you and your dog. Get her, her shots. Get her bathroom train so that she does not go to the bathroom and a rug or some nice.Give her a bath if you smells and if she digs something up and get her alot of chew toys and other toys and bones and....TREATS!!!
Good luck to you and you dog.
2006-09-23 05:50:49 · answer #6 · answered by meggiepoo94 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs are the greatest dogs. I have had tons of other dogs but I fell in love with the Labs after being around my friends. I had to have one, and I would not be without one. Mine just turned a year and I can tell you your time and affection means more to them than anything. They can be a little destructive if you neglect them. For exercise I used things that played on their natural breed instincts, like swimming and retrieving. My Lab loves to swim and its good exercise, especially because there is not a lot of pounding on the joints.
Make sure you feed her a good dog food. The food counts for a lot. Labs have special coats so make sure you feed her something that addresses her needs. I tried every food out there and was not happy until I found Royal Canin Labrador Retriever 30. I highly recommend it. Royal Canin has put a lot of time and research into their food and made breed specific foods to address thats breeds specfic needs. Like Labs are known to put on weight quickly so their Lab food has a higher amount of protein and less fat. The food also addresses the needs of their special coats. My dog was excessively shedding until he went on their food. Check out their website, www.royalcanin.us, it is extremly informational.
Labs are also known to chew so make sure your puppy has enough things to chew on. The Kong toys are great. Also the more exercise and play time you give her the better behaved she will be. They are also highly intelligent and easy to train. My dog was completely housebroken by 10 weeks. You may want to consider obedience classes. Its a good start if your not not familiar with dog training. The better trained the happier the dog and you will be.
What ever you plan on doing with the dog get her used to it now. Like riding in the car, socialized around people and other dogs, and kids. Labs by nature are known to be highly affectionate and friendly but you want that properly done. Any dog can be come timid and scarred if not properly socialized.
If you have a problem with chewing there are sprays, like Bitter Apple that leave an awful taste in their mouths. They then associate those items as awful and will not chew them. Also consider crating her. It keeps you things safer and more importantly it keeps her safe when you are not home. Goods luck and congratulations on your new puppy. Labs are the best!
2006-09-23 05:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would look into a good dog trainer, most have puppy classes and can help socilize her so she becomes a wonderful adtion to your family! Congrats on the new arrival and for being a hero and saving a life!! Rescued dogs are the best, they know you saved them and return the favor in love!!
2006-09-23 05:36:08 · answer #8 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she gets a vet exam soon and is up to date on vaccinations, sign her up for obedience classes, make sure to feed her a good quality food taht doesn't have corn, wheat, soy or beet pulp in it. Read labels and find a food that lists meat as at least tghe first 2 ingredients. Have fun and enjoy her.
2006-09-23 05:34:47 · answer #9 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Play with him a lot!! Make sure he has all of his shots. Try to potty train him. Maybe get a doggy door so he can go outside when he needs to go and doesn't end up peeing on your bed. (I know from past experiences tehe!) and that's it write now I'll probably come back later and give you more tips though.
2006-09-23 05:39:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋