question about labs.?

Question

Lab owners. DO you like your dog. Does it listen to you and is it loyal. I have a lab/beagle mutt and it is real smart but does not obey well. I think this is because the beagle in her but i was wondering if anybody else had this problem. My dog is shy and backs away when you approcah her. She always wants to go outside. If anybody had similar expieriences what did you do about it?

Answer 1

I absolutely, love, adore and worship my year old yellow Lab. He is the smartest, most loving, loyal and dedicated dog. I would not trade him for all the money in the world. He has his moments where he disobeys and it is usually when he is upset or feels neglected. He is spoiled and all the attention is on him but if it is not the demon comes out. If he gets enough exercise he is a 100 times better and less distracted during training. I know my Lab and my boyfriends are the most loyal and loving dogs and they only want to be with us no matter where or what we are doing.

Answer 2

Its not her breed its her training. A lot of people use the type of breed as an excuse when there are problems in training, but thats not the case. While every breed does require DIFFERENT training, they are not 'untrainable". She needs to know you are the boss and you control what is going on. Have you taken her to an obedience class? If not I recommend that, or if you are an experienced dog owner, buy a training book. Its a lot cheaper and you will still see results. I have been training dogs for five years and I still read training books just to brush up and possibly learn something new. Consistency is the key. And dont let her get away with anything.

Answer 3

I have a golden retriever/lab mix and she used to be a nightmare. Would not listen and seemed to have selective hearing. She minded well if I was right there, but if I was in the house or other wise occupied, she would run away or start destroying. When we moved we werent able to bring her with us right away. We left her with relatives and went back for her three months later. She was the best dog ever. She satys home and behaves very well. Maybe that is why pound puppies are so well behaved. They are scared of being abandoned again. I am NOT recommending abandoning you dog, but I am thinking it may be the lab part of the dog. Good luck.

Answer 4

Just take her to obedience.

I have a Lab mix and Beagle mix. They're wonderful dogs. Sure, we went through bouts of separation anxiety with the Lab and the JRT/Beagle is quite the challenge to train as well as a neverending ball of energy with a big mouth, but they're our dogs and we love them. We trained them and they listen pretty darn well.

Keep in mind that Labs are mentally puppies until the age of 2-3 years.

It's not the breed, it's the training.

Answer 5

Hi there!? I have had my lab/golden retriever for over 12 years now. She is the best dog I could ever ask for. I'm trying to remember when I first got my lab/golden retriever she was the same way. She needs to warm up to you. The first year I got "Honey" she was really shy but once she got used me it's been worth it. She is such a loyal dog. I love her to death! They are outside dogs.....no matter how much I try to keep her warm by getting her blankets, carpets, sweaters for her stay warm she won't do it. We have a pool in our back yard, and she is constantly going for her daily swim.....even if it rains she will still go in the pool =P Like I said it will take some time. They are awsome dogs!

Answer 6

ALL of the "tough to train" breeds CAN be trained. It just takes a little more work. She's not ignoring you because she's part beagle. She's ignoring your commands because she hasn't been taught that she HAS to listen to you.

Has your dog been abused? You don't often see dogs back away like that otherwise. I suggest formal obedience classes when you train her, so that you are more likely to use training methods that won't make her fear worse.

And of course she always wants to go outside! She's a dog!

Answer 7

i have a yellow lab and a golden retriever/poodle mix. both dogs are very loyal and listen very well. they do like being outside a lot though, but thats usually to hunt, ie chipmunks and other small creatures. They also enjoy just playing outside. if you have a big yard i would suggest investing in an electric fence or some electric training collars. this way you can let your dog just run and play outside as she pleases.

Answer 8

My dog is a Ridgeback/Lab mix and he is also very shy around strangers. He's friendly, but he'll generally just get into a very submissive stance when anyone new comes into the picture.

However, around his family members he's very outgoing and playful. I'm not sure where he got the shyness from and if its just a personality trait or something he picked up from either breed.

He was pretty easy to train.. A bit stubborn, but very mild mannered. Just a good dog all around.

Answer 9

I am actually going through the same thing right now. My 16 week lab is rebelling now that we are back in work. She loves to be outside but doesn't walk well on a leash she is so smart she just sits and looks at you. It takes her about 3 tries to learn a new trick its amazing but it is also leading to her independence. She has to be in the same room as you but she really has a set of horns on her. She is learning to listen but the shyness isn't a factor at all.

Answer 10

In our family there is a lab/german shepherd.
This dog was very dominant and very protective. I have never seen a dog as protective as this, really too much to be honest.
He was a terror when young - He chewed carpets and curtains ect. Howled like crazy when he was left alone. BUT FOR ALL THAT -
What a Character, His name is Chuckles and boy does he make you laugh. He is old now but in his day was a really great dog (when he behaved) He is the Mother In Laws dog. My Akita tries to play with him but he's just too old now. All the best with your dog