Puppy Training & Care : How to Pick Out the Best Lab Puppy
Posted on Jun 21, 2010 under puppy training | 25 Comments
When picking out a Labrador puppy, make sure that the puppy is energetic and interactive with people. Avoid Labrador puppies that are subdued, withdrawn and fearful with pet care advice from a veterinarian in this free video on dog training and raising puppies.
Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
Duration : 0:1:24
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
@kabzy16
I …
@kabzy16
I eventually got my puppy at 8 weeks and 1 day. She is still constantly biting, not hard but it doesnt look good to strangers or to my nieces & nephews, all they see is her snapping. Do not know how to stop her. I certainly am glad i did not take her home any earlier. She is 12 weeks old today and I notice a massive difference in her just this week. She has changed my life in the best way possible!
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
@benroblochview Yes …
@benroblochview Yes you are right. One month is way too young to bring a puppy home as the first 6 weeks are crucial for it to spend time with its mother. The best time to get a puppy is actually at 8 weeks. Because at that time they will have ad biting experience with their littermates and they will have gotten the message that their littermates respond negatively to biting. These little things that a puppy can learn from its mother and littermates are very helpful for a puppy’s life.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
1 month is a bit …
1 month is a bit too young to get a puppy. I am no expert but should thay not be with mum until 7 or 8 weeks?
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
Check out the …
Check out the Volhard Puppy Attitude Test. It gives you a great idea of how to choose a puppy. And helps you choose the kind of temperament you want.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
You’re not picking …
You’re not picking a material item here. Pick the dog that chooses you. Use your instinct (and think of your lifestyle/commitment).
I doubt that most are selecting show dogs. And if you are? Remember that most show dogs don’t ever prove anything outside the ring as far as performance is concerned. Just take a look at German Shepherds. They’ve got the weirdest back legs thanks to people finding that peculiarity attractive.
Just love your dog, quirks and all.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
I read somewhere …
I read somewhere that Cesar Millan suggested not picking the puppy that climbs all over you and begs to be chosen; and I’m wondering if that should be the case, in labs in particular because they’re already going to be hyper abs the hyper puppy might be one of those nasty ones that go all over you abd knock you to the floor to say hello?
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
my puppy is 1 month …
my puppy is 1 month old, we just got him today, he seems to sleep a lot and hes not interacting much yet, is this a worrying sign? Or is this typical for a 1 month old puppy?
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
This is good for me …
This is good for me because I might be getting a Lab puppy so I need to know which one to pick. Now I know.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
I have one lab in …
I have one lab in my family, he was 8 years old and he made my family was happy alway! I love him… MARCO~
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
Lab’s are the best, …
Lab’s are the best, i’ve had an Akita, German Shepard, Rott, pitt, and a boxer, hands down the Lab’s are the best. These dog’s have character. Funny dog’s, with great temperament with family & kids.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
I never had a lab …
I never had a lab puppy in my life.
I got to pick out a pit bull puppy before and he was the biggest and had the most interesting coat pattern on a dog you’ll ever seen!
We never let him be around other people but when we did he was the most friendly dog you will ever meet! I dont know why pit bull are friendly when people say there evil.
But a lab does seem cute!
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
When we went to get …
When we went to get our lab, there were 6 trying to get to me and my sister, and one behind not really intrested, but there were two that were really getting themselves above the others, one looking at me, the other at my sister, we ended up getting two of them, because we have one each now.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
agreed! theres shy, …
agreed! theres shy, normal, and bold. i chose bold b4 i learned the right way to choose. i just randomly chose. he had worms and he was just a mess, not hes healthy and my best friend
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
You want to pick …
You want to pick the litter not the individual puppy if you are trying to attain certain qualities for hunting, hunt test, and field trial work.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
Not unless you go …
Not unless you go to the SPCA .
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
when we got our lab …
when we got our lab pup he was the fattest and laziest one but hes by far the smartest dog i’ve ever been around and the nicest
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
I would be more …
I would be more drawn to one of the withdrawn ones lol
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
a good labrador …
a good labrador breeder will select the puppy most suited to you, not have you randomly pick from an entire liter!
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
I’m very sorry, I …
I’m very sorry, I just had to do this, cause I was scared
in 1908 a lady named sally rusa was in the woods looking for a dog until a ghost came and killed her so if ur reading this u will find a bloody body in your closet hanging there haunting you and will kill you and ur family and if u want to stop this just sends this to 6 videos in 30 mins or this will happen good luck
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
oh no, those pups …
oh no, those pups will get adopted, never fails. lots of people still just choose by cuteness. but this guy is saying, when given the choice, if you want to pick the pup with the best shot at being a great dog, go with the friendly, outgoing one.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
Thanks I enjoyed …
Thanks I enjoyed this one
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
then what about the …
then what about the unplayful ones that will never get adopted and never learn to like people at an early age? seriously, dude, think about everyone.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
ANGEL WAKE YOUR …
ANGEL WAKE YOUR UP
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
go to the Labrador …
go to the Labrador club website to get information on picking a Labrador.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:09 am
uh yeah what about …
uh yeah what about genetic clearences? the percentage of puppies born to parents with OFA hip and elbow and CERF is small, very small! people should look for parents with documented clearences