2007-03-27 01:34:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
a fence might help... or obenience training...goldens are great dogs and very smart but if they are left to run free without supevision thoseplants look like alot of fun for a youngster....your best bet is to either watch him while out or build a fence... the also make some over the counter stuff that I have heard works but have never tried them... I heard sprinkling ceyenne pepper works great also.....good luck...smile
2007-03-27 01:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by marnibrown1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labradors love to search for things, they are bred to retieve and therefore they need to be able to find.
I think some retrieval training in a large open area would channel this instinct. You can get training lures in pet shops.
As far as the garden goes he needs to associate the plants with something bad happening. I am a great fan of the rattle bottle - get a small plastic bottle and half fill with small pebbles. When he goes to the plants go up to him, shake the bottle hard in front of him and shout no, walk off a little and call him, when he comes give him a big pet. If you cant reach, throw the bottle to land just in front of him, shout no, make him come and give him a big pet.
You need to be very diligent for a few days and make sure he gets plenty of exercise and stimulation away from the plants. I can guarantee this will work but you must be diligent and not let him off with anything.
Labs really need to be obedient - it is in their nature to do as they are told as long as he knows that you ar in charge. Be firm but give him lots of loving when he's good.
2007-03-27 11:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by J S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my Golden's. I tried everything from sprays to trying to teach them to stay out but the lure of the plants was just too much for them.
I finally went and got some 2 1/2 foot decorative fencing at the Home Depot and put it around all my plants. They finally are not able to get to my plants. They totally stripped one of my green bean plants of all the beans. They like them too. At least they got their veggies!
2007-03-27 08:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a chocolate labrador, she was okay for destroying but she defiently doesnt do it now. Catch them doing it and tell them off, dont go soft straight after feeding it and petting it. give it a light tap on the nose and tell it no, it will get the idea eventually.
2007-03-27 08:59:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough one! Try staying with him in the yard and when he gets into something you don't want, redirect him and say NO in a stern low voice. He is going to continue to get into EVERYTHING if he has no boundaries.
2007-03-27 08:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by upallniteowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish i knew, my two boxers do the same, so i will read all your answers if you dont mind xx
2007-03-30 03:16:44 · answer #6 · answered by JOJO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell him they are to smart
2007-03-27 08:37:17 · answer #7 · answered by lovepets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Train it not to.
2007-03-27 08:59:32 · answer #8 · answered by justin b 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋