Puppies and young dogs must be supervised. It is our job to show them how we want them to behave. If we are not there, they will find their own things to do; typically dog things that we humans don't...
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Puppies and young dogs must be supervised. It is our job to show them how we want them to behave. If we are not there, they will find their own things to do; typically dog things that we humans don't...
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yes Rocky is a digger (still) but often it IS about making a cool spot. In the summer at my parent's place he will sneak into the cedar hedges and dig there :P
Just going on a whim here too. Your in California, where it is pretty warm. One of the other reasons they dig is to get to the cool earth to lay in. Sometimes digging a hole is just digging a hole....
Digging is a super natural, fun and self-rewarding thing for dogs to do. Especially when left outside unsupervised for long periods of time. Many dogs find toys pretty boring when they are alone,...
Labs like to dig. Mine will be running around the yard play with each other, one will just suddenly stop and start digging. 10 hours is a long time to leave a dog on their own. I'm sure he gets...
This article on growling just popped up in my email so here you go, might have some other ideas for you.
5 Steps to Deal With Dog Growling | Whole Dog Journal
Exactly what I was thinking.
No RUNNING up to the dog. I had my first girl be totally turned off to kids by 6 months due to obnoxious neighbor kids who didn't understand that you don't run up to a puppy and crowd them with...
Agree with the above. I do note the ones she growled at are the ones on eye level with her. That was my sister's dog's (not a Lab) problem, small kids. It's our guess, the eye level part, but he...
I echo Labradorks...potential fear period. Little kids can be scary with their high energy and noise level. That said, it's inappropriate when the noise/energy involves humans. She may be starting...
Possibly going through her second fear period. Best thing to do is to keep her away from kids and let her get past this stage. You cannot and should not try to work her through it, just avoid...
It takes a lot of repetition for a dog to develop a habit. She is seven months, a baby really. Just go out with her and over time you'll be able to see whether or not she feels comfortable doing her...
IMO the behavior is pretty self explanatory. Labradors are people oriented. She wants to be with the family and is hanging out near the house, perhaps where she can see you, and is going potty...
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