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Labrador Retriever Behavior Problems: Biting and Mouthing

March 25, 2015 by Shannon 3 Comments

Black Lab Puppy Chewing

Being a first-time Labrador Retriever owner brings with it not only responsibility but often battle scars. This particular dog breed was bred for using its mouth for hunting and retrieving game. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see a Lab have the natural instinct to put everything and anything in its mouth; including its owner’s […]

Filed Under: Dog Psychology, Dog Training Tagged With: about labradors, dog advice, dog pack, dogs, family, hierarchy, labrador retriever, training

Dog Crate Training: Protecting Your Labrador Retriever

March 18, 2015 by Shannon 8 Comments

Yellow Labrador Sleeping in Dog Crate

Once seen as cruel and inhumane, crate training is starting to gain popularity. The crate can be a useful tool when training a new puppy or adult dog. If used correctly, the crate cane be a place of sanctuary and security when needed. Not all Labs will respond to the crate in the same way. […]

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: about labradors, crate training, dog advice, Dog Products, health, kennels, labrador retriever, training

Interview: Certified Dog Trainer, Holly Lewis

July 26, 2011 by Shannon 1 Comment

Cold Nose Dog Trainer Holly Lewis

Recently 8PawsUp.com had an opportunity to meet with Holly Lewis, Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), owner and operator of Cold Nose Dog Training in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Holly is one of my “go to” trainers and has worked with many families on understanding what works and what doesn’t work when training large breed pups. Holly has […]

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: dog advice, dog trainer, dogs, holly lewis, interview, labrador retriever, Training

Losing the Human-Dog Alpha Position

July 5, 2011 by Shannon 6 Comments

Woman with Dog Black Labrador Smiling Grass Sunshine

    Dog chaos erupts when you don’t maintain control over your dog pack. You may spend years training your dog to be the perfect canine companion but once you start to become lax, your dog will start to think something is off. It’s that switch that triggers them to want to rule the pack […]

Filed Under: Dog Psychology, Dog Training Tagged With: aggression, dogs, hierarchy, labrador retriever, Training

Developing a Work – Dog Life Balance

May 19, 2011 by Shannon 8 Comments

If you work from a home office or you are one of the fortunate few who are allowed to bring your dog to work, then you are all too familiar with the “work – dog life” balance concept. On the one hand, you have work that must get done for not only your professional career […]

Filed Under: Dog Home, Dog Training Tagged With: dog pack, dogs, family, labrador retriever, life, training, work

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