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What does a Labrador puppy need?

Beverly Ulbrich
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Beverly Ulbrich is a Dog Behaviorist and Trainer and the Founder of The Pooch Coach, a private dog training business based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a Certified CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator by the American Kennel Club and has served on the Board of Directors for the American Humane Association and Rocket Dog Rescue. She has been voted the best private dog trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area 4 times by SF Chronicle and by Bay Woof, and she has won 4 "Top Dog Blog" awards. She has also been featured on TV as a dog behavior expert. Beverly has over 18 years of dog behavior training experience and specializes in dog aggression and anxiety training. She has a Master of Business Administration from Santa Clara University and a BS from Rutgers University.

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Your puppy needs lots of socialization! If you don’t socialize your puppy, it will become insecure and will not like being around new people and animals. This can result in your dog biting guests or being aggressive.

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What are some tips for training a labrador puppy?

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Being consistent with your training is key. If you're always changing the rules and your training techniques, you'll end up confusing your puppy. Consistency will help your puppy learn what is expected of them.

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How do I choose a Labrador when I'm buying one?

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In a manner of speaking, it's actually the puppy that picks you. When you meet the puppies, you will most likely get to interact with several of them. Whichever puppy gets along best with you and/or your family will be the perfect one for you.

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What if my puppy does not sleep?

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She is probably just scared and lonely at night. Whether you keep her in a cage at night or not, it is good to keep her close to you. As soon as she settles in you can move her out if you want.

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Does lab puppies need to bathe every day?

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No, no pet should be bathed every day. You only really need to bathe it if it gets very dirty. If you want to bathe it regularly, once a month or so should generally be enough.

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Which color is the best for a lab puppy?

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Everyone has their own tastes. Instead of looking solely at the color, you should look at the parents' personalities. This will tell you more about the puppy's temperament as it grows up than color.

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Can I take care of a labrador puppy in the same way as any dog or does it need anything special?

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Other than having to look out for hip dysphasia and their habit for setting anything they can get in their mouths, they’re like any dog.

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Can unvaccinated puppies go outside?

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Yes, but only to go to well protected outdoor areas. Never take unvaccinated puppies to public places. It's also advised to make sure your yard doesn't have any fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes. Tall grass tends to harbor more insects than trimmed grass.

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What should I do if my puppy cries at night?

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Your puppy cries to express its feelings of either loneliness or sadness. Try putting a fun chew toys in with the puppy to keep it busy or a blanket that smells like you, in case it is experiencing separation anxiety.

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How do I prove to my mom and dad that I can handle a Labrador retriever puppy?

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Show them that you’re responsible in other ways such as always completing your homework (and turning it in on time) and doing any chores that you have without needing to be reminded to do them. Also, if you already have other pets, help care for them as much as possible. However, be sure not to complain if they say no, and instead politely ask them why so you understand their reasoning.

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Can a my puppy sleep outside in its kennel or does it need to sleep inside?

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If your puppy is going to sleep outdoors, a plastic kennel, with additional soft bedding to keep them cosy, is a good option, as they are easy to clean and well insulated.

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