Comments on: When do Lab puppies calm down? http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html The world through the lives of two chocolate Labrador Retrievers. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:32:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: darlene http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2237 darlene Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:00:31 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2237 i have a 10 month yellow lab..he is good but only when he gets my full attention when my husband .1s home from being on the rd for 10 days he dont allow us to hug or anything ..he has been getting up on my table an grabbing everything u can think of ..he never did this before what can i do? help im the only one with him 24 /7 all the time only unless ,my husband is home or my grand kids come over.he wants to jump on them also help me thanks..,:( i have a 10 month yellow lab..he is good but only when he gets my full attention when my husband .1s home from being on the rd for 10 days he dont allow us to hug or anything ..he has been getting up on my table an grabbing everything u can think of ..he never did this before what can i do? help im the only one with him 24 /7 all the time only unless ,my husband is home or my grand kids come over.he wants to jump on them also help me thanks..,:(

]]> By: Brandie http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2223 Brandie Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:11:55 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2223 A pleisangly rational answer. Good to hear from you. A pleisangly rational answer. Good to hear from you.

]]> By: Sarah http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2196 Sarah Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:07:32 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2196 Hi, I have a 6 month old chocolate lab named Kain. He is the sweetest thing he doesn't chew up anything besides his toys he goes to the door when it's potty time but he has a problem with company. Everytine someone comes over he jumps and jumps and jumps and it's getting old, but after they are here for a little while he calms down its like it's just the thrill of someone new I'm not sure, I need help with this!! P.S. my boyfriend has a shock collar, was wondering are those helpful or no? Thanks, Sarah :) Hi, I have a 6 month old chocolate lab named Kain. He is the sweetest thing he doesn’t chew up anything besides his toys he goes to the door when it’s potty time but he has a problem with company. Everytine someone comes over he jumps and jumps and jumps and it’s getting old, but after they are here for a little while he calms down its like it’s just the thrill of someone new I’m not sure, I need help with this!!

P.S. my boyfriend has a shock collar, was wondering are those helpful or no?

Thanks, Sarah :)

]]> By: Shannon Steffen http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2174 Shannon Steffen Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:52:44 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2174 Wonderful example! Thanks for sharing! Wonderful example! Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Shannon Steffen http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2173 Shannon Steffen Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:32:54 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2173 Shannon - Don't let the puppy out when people are sitting as they are in a more subordinate position. When entering, they should turn their bodies away from the pup as long as he continues to jump and both of you should ignore his behavior. Only give attention when he is doing something right. Shannon – Don’t let the puppy out when people are sitting as they are in a more subordinate position. When entering, they should turn their bodies away from the pup as long as he continues to jump and both of you should ignore his behavior. Only give attention when he is doing something right.

]]> By: June http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2146 June Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:28:00 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2146 Hi there, We have a pup and we found the best way to deal with the pup jumping is to not only give it no attention but to cross your arms and turn around. The pup/dog 'falls' off you and you say nothing until he does...Good Dog. But no eye contact and no touch...your visitors should do the same. When they arrive ask them before hand to give the dog no eye contact, keep voices low and calm. When the dog is calm you can say hello. If it jumps, turn your back on it and walk away or just stay if it stops. Say nothing. The dog will look for any attention whether it be voice, tone of voice, touch or eye contact. It is should only get any of those things when doing the right thing. Hope this helps. Hi there, We have a pup and we found the best way to deal with the pup jumping is to not only give it no attention but to cross your arms and turn around. The pup/dog ‘falls’ off you and you say nothing until he does…Good Dog. But no eye contact and no touch…your visitors should do the same. When they arrive ask them before hand to give the dog no eye contact, keep voices low and calm. When the dog is calm you can say hello. If it jumps, turn your back on it and walk away or just stay if it stops. Say nothing. The dog will look for any attention whether it be voice, tone of voice, touch or eye contact. It is should only get any of those things when doing the right thing. Hope this helps.

]]> By: Shannon http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2145 Shannon Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:55:09 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2145 I would love to know the trick to this as well. My 20 month old lab is the same way. He is VERY well behaved, but as soon as someone comes through the door he goes insane for about 5 very frustrating minutes, then he calms down and is well behaved again. I tried putting him outside and then letting him in and also putting him in his crate and then letting him out when people are sitting, but it is the same uncontrolled excitement for about 5 minutes. Would love some advice. I would love to know the trick to this as well. My 20 month old lab is the same way. He is VERY well behaved, but as soon as someone comes through the door he goes insane for about 5 very frustrating minutes, then he calms down and is well behaved again. I tried putting him outside and then letting him in and also putting him in his crate and then letting him out when people are sitting, but it is the same uncontrolled excitement for about 5 minutes. Would love some advice.

]]> By: Marie http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2077 Marie Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:03:08 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2077 I have a 10 month old black lab/Bernese mountain dog, but let me say he has more lab in him then anything. The biggest issue we have with him is jumping on people when they come in the house and he tries to grab their arms and cloths. He also does this with my children when they come down the stairs or in the house. He ends up grabbing their arms and now that he is getting bigger I'm worried that he is going to hurt them. He had training when we first got him at 8 weeks and he has come a long way. There was a time he was really mean to me that we ended up having to get a muzzle for him when he got to out of control, however, I stopped using it because I realized how mean it was and how unhappy he was becoming. So we changed our training and things are better other than the jumping and grabbing. Looking for help I have a 10 month old black lab/Bernese mountain dog, but let me say he has more lab in him then anything. The biggest issue we have with him is jumping on people when they come in the house and he tries to grab their arms and cloths. He also does this with my children when they come down the stairs or in the house. He ends up grabbing their arms and now that he is getting bigger I’m worried that he is going to hurt them. He had training when we first got him at 8 weeks and he has come a long way. There was a time he was really mean to me that we ended up having to get a muzzle for him when he got to out of control, however, I stopped using it because I realized how mean it was and how unhappy he was becoming. So we changed our training and things are better other than the jumping and grabbing. Looking for help

]]> By: Sandi http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2075 Sandi Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:27:28 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2075 I Have a 1.5 year old Black lab she is so lovable and playful. We play fetch in our fenced yard for hours a day. My question is If i get her spayed will she stop her spontaneous grabbing at my 6 year old (size of 4 year old sons face? She listens great to my 8 year old daughter but not to my son. We are scared she will seriously hurt him if she doesn't stop. He isn't teasing her or anything when she does this, so now i wonder if she does it because he is a small male? Please Help Thank you. I Have a 1.5 year old Black lab she is so lovable and playful. We play fetch in our fenced yard for hours a day. My question is If i get her spayed will she stop her spontaneous grabbing at my 6 year old (size of 4 year old sons face? She listens great to my 8 year old daughter but not to my son. We are scared she will seriously hurt him if she doesn’t stop. He isn’t teasing her or anything when she does this, so now i wonder if she does it because he is a small male? Please Help Thank you.

]]> By: Lapier http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2069 Lapier Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:15:28 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2069 I have a 3 year old black lab. He is great with kids, loves to run play frisbee and be a engeric lab. but we are having HUGE problems with his behavior outside. You cannot get anything accomlished. You try to rake he tried to bite it. you try to shovle dirt, he is under your toss. he thinks everything is a game. the part I dont get, is the second he steps in our house he is a completely DIFFERENT dog! he just lays down on the floor or the couch with no issue and just wants to snuggle. he loves the cat when hes inside letting him curl up in his side when he is sleeping. when he goes out the cat is dead meat to him and they run and fight in the yard. If anyone has tips on how to make his behavior better outdoors i would love it! p.s. we thought of getting rid of his manhood, but we were told it really wont do anything do to his age. so if anyone really know anything about this option that would be great too!!! Thanks!!! I have a 3 year old black lab. He is great with kids, loves to run play frisbee and be a engeric lab. but we are having HUGE problems with his behavior outside. You cannot get anything accomlished. You try to rake he tried to bite it. you try to shovle dirt, he is under your toss. he thinks everything is a game. the part I dont get, is the second he steps in our house he is a completely DIFFERENT dog! he just lays down on the floor or the couch with no issue and just wants to snuggle. he loves the cat when hes inside letting him curl up in his side when he is sleeping. when he goes out the cat is dead meat to him and they run and fight in the yard.

If anyone has tips on how to make his behavior better outdoors i would love it!

p.s. we thought of getting rid of his manhood, but we were told it really wont do anything do to his age. so if anyone really know anything about this option that would be great too!!!

Thanks!!!

]]> By: Shannon Steffen http://dogblog.8pawsup.com/2006/03/when-do-lab-puppies-calm-down.html#comment-2040 Shannon Steffen Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:23:04 +0000 http://www.8pawsup.com/dogblog/?p=48#comment-2040 Each dog is different. Our Dakota was able to be out of her crate 24/7 after only a year because of our training. However, her little sister, Cheyenne took until she was 2 years old. It truly depends on the dog. Each dog is different. Our Dakota was able to be out of her crate 24/7 after only a year because of our training. However, her little sister, Cheyenne took until she was 2 years old. It truly depends on the dog.

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