I have a 3 month old lab puppy and I need advice?

Question

I just got my lab puppy yesterday and it can't stay away from me. If we are sitting down and I get up to get a drink of water, then it is right next to my feet. If I have to go to the store for something and I don't want to bring it with me, I put it in the back yard. It goes crazy making noise, and squealing like it is hurt or something. Is that just fake crying like babies? Will he get over that and be able to stay outside by himself? He is even tearing up my wooden back door and sliding his way in. I've brought him inside already. He sleeps with me. I don't understand.

Answer 1

it is a baby and now only has you; it is bonding with you as the leader of its pack; its parental replacement; if with Mom, pup would be following her ; exercise puppy within reason; distract with challenging toys and treats, hide them ; hide and seek ; praise , train; independence comes with time; just like with a child that clings to Mom, the same with baby puppy; give puppy a stuffed toy to snuggle with if he isn't subject to chewing up; snuggle puppy has a beating heart and heat to simulate siblings; puppies snuggled with siblings more than with Mom for comfort; rotate his toys; everlasting treat toys; give him some time, some training and positive reinforcement ; a pup shouldn't be let out alone; if you crate for safety , make the crate the best place in the house so he feels secure; he is a baby, don't forget that

Answer 2

The key to having lots of toys is to not leave them laying around (same for rawhides and bones). Make the chew toys into a type of treat. So let them play with them for a while, but then take the toy away and put it away. When you leave toys out all the time, the animal can become disinterested. By only giving them to the animal occasionally, the dog feels as if it has a whole new toy each time. Also, you should know, that labs are chewers. Even with the technique above, we had instances of items being chewed up. I'd come back to find half a sock on the floor but would never find the other half. I can only assume she digested the other half! Make sure you pick everything up so the animal cannot get to it. Yes, you will have to be responsible for your items. No offense, but it's not all the dogs fault if you know they are chewers. I had to make sure I never left socks or shoes outside of a closet as she would eat them! You may also want to crate train them so they won't be left to wander around at night. You should get rawhide or bully sticks. Bully sticks are more humane as they are digestible. Play and walk them to diffuse some energy and don't get too bored. And last, you definitely want to take them to some sort of training and learn how to train them yourself. I'm not sure which of the 2 breeds will be dominant when they get out of their puppy mode (which will be in about 2-3 years), but for your sake I hope it is the Lab. Labs loved to be trained while Husky's like to be trained on their terms only. Good luck!

Answer 3

A normal puppy. They are like babies and want ot be with you because that is where he feels safe. If you are the frist owner than that means he is trying to adjust to not having mom and other pups around anymore. So that is why he fusses when left alone because he is not use it. Get so good dog toys that he likes so he has things to do when you are not there. Remember that this small pup when be around 40 - 60 pounds very soon so do you want that sleeping in your bed. What ever you let him do now he is going to want to do when he is grown. I am a dog lover and have cared for many. So take time to train him well. Labs make great dogs.

Answer 4

You have to understand that your puppy has just spent the past 3 months with litter mates and its mother. He is crying when you leave him outside because he doesn't want to be alone. You will eventually learn the attention crying from actually needing something crying(such as going outside or food). Be sure to spend lots of time with your puppy, don't just leave the little guy outside and ignore him.

Labs are wonderful dogs, and if you spend time with him and train him, he will amaze you with how smart he is and how great of a family member he can be.

Answer 5

I had the same problem with my black lab when she was young. I was so concerned I even called my vet and asked him. Pretty much what he told me is that since the puppy is so young they are going to need alot of attention. However, I was not about to take my dog everywhere I went. So, what I did was leave a couple old shirts around the house where she usually slept and the dog still had the scent of me when I left

Answer 6

The backyard is a scary place for a new puppy. He has just been separated from his littermates and the only environment he knew.

Provide a safe place for him with a long-term confinement area, consisting of a crate surrounded by a pen, such as an ex-pen.

For more information, I recommend the book 'After You Get Your Puppy' which is about $12 on Amazon. You can also get a free download of 'Before You Get Your Puppy' which still has valuable information for you:
http://www.siriuspup.com/pdfs/before_puppy_sirius.pdf

Answer 7

Your puppy probably just has seperation anxiety. My lab/boxer mix used to do that for quite awhile untill she figured out that i wasen't going to leave forever. She ate completly through my back door. It took her about 2 years to get over it. It will probably be ok after a little while. Plus you have to remember that dogs have to have some kind of compainonship. Whether it be with you or another animal. Try getting it another puppy as a playmate. That way it'll be more distracted.

Answer 8

He is probably really nervous, if you just got him yesterday. Dogs usually take 1-3 wks to adjust to their new homes. He needs to get used to you and your home. He just likes you, that is all. If you are not ready to handle a puppy you should bring him back to the breeders/shelter. A lot of dogs, espeicially puppies will do that. It is normal behavior. Let him get used to the yard, go out to the yard with him first and let him get used to it, then he won't be as destructive.

Answer 9

Labs are loyal dogs. You might want to start taking him Ware ever you go.Putting him in the back yard will not be a good idea for him. If your able take him to obedience school. Getting him a cage to be in when your at work. Because we all know you can't take a dog to work. Labs are such good dogs to have. Best of luck...

Answer 10

I have a 3 month old as well. I have read a lot about this and they go through stages. Mine when through a stage when I couldn't find her she was hiding a lot now it's like she is attached to me, literally. It will pass and the crying is like a fake one to me. He wants attention and when he does that you give it to him. Seriously think about crate training some people don't like it but it's great for the dog and you.


You can never go wrong with a lab.