by Jenysie Jane
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November 11, 2008

Owning a Lab-HELP ME!!!

March 12, 2009 08:35 PM EDT
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Firstly I would like to say that I love my dog Roxy, but I did not consider how much work having a puppy would be!

Yesterday she jumped on my fact. She left a huge scratch down the side of my face, luckily it's not deep so it won't scar.

She also chews up all of my 5 year old's tennis shoes. In fact Akaiysha (my daughter) has gone through 4 pairs of shoes since Roxy came to live with us! (Which has only been a couple of weeks) No matter how high I put the shoes, Roxy manages to get them. Usually she grabs KK's shoes as soon as they are off Akaiysha's feet.

She chews up all of my daughter's stuffed animals and all of my one year old son's toy cars.

Don't even get me started on potty training. If you would like to talk about something next to impossible!! It seems I clean up dog poo and pee at least 10 times a day! My hands have lost all moisture from washing so much.

On the brighter side of things my floors are nice and clean from all the mopping/shampooing I get done to get rid of nasty dog toilet!!!

What can I do? I haven't had a dog since my pitbull Ellymay died about 3 years ago, and Elly was a dog....a very good potty trained calm dog!!

Roxy also waits until the kids are in bed fast asleep to exercise her voice box....she will then run from KK to Mason's room barking at the top of her lungs!!

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!

 


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Comments: 31

I would look into obedience school in the area. Roxy needs to be trained by someone who has done it before.
charity kimball ツ Mar 12, 2009, 8:43pm EDT
Or many find some book on how to train her:) I hope it all works out:)
charity kimball ツ Mar 12, 2009, 8:44pm EDT
or even look online for some online info about training?
charity kimball ツ Mar 12, 2009, 8:44pm EDT
shes a big puppy huh:)very cute
Sandra L. Mar 12, 2009, 8:45pm EDT
Your dog needs lots and lots of exersize. Lab puppies are so active it's not funny. If you can, put her in a large fenced yard and and throw balls for her until she drops. Puppy pre-school is a good idea too. It might be expensive, but think of the money you will save on shoes. As for potty training, you have to be consistent and vigilant. It is tiring, but in a year, you will be happy with your choice in dog.
Mariana T. Mar 12, 2009, 8:48pm EDT
Do you have lots of chew toys for your dog? I used to get them from the thrift store - they love stuffed animals - also, how often do you take this puppy for walks? She should be let out at least every hour for bathroom breaks. Also walk her five times a day. Puppies need lots of attention. I took in two baby stray labs almost 14 years ago. They had bad mange but I struggled through it. They never had accidents inside - they never chewed up anything - what they did do was be very possessive towards the hub and I. The trainer said they would always be protective towards us.
I hope you find some help - puppies take lots of work. Salud
Mariana T. Mar 12, 2009, 8:50pm EDT
I agree with Sandra - you have to play with puppies all the time and not just let them sit there alone - they are working dogs and like to stay active - they especially like to be outside running around. Salud
Jenysie Jane Mar 12, 2009, 8:52pm EDT
Thank you everyone, I am going to look into the training school, books, and try my hardest to get her potty trained....She wears me out I play with her so much, and when I'm not playing with her my daughter, son, or husband is....she's very very energetic...it's a little tiring!!
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 12, 2009, 8:55pm EDT
Lab puppies are very hyper puppies and they don't grow out of it as soon as others. I would highly recommend obedience classes at least puppy. Start now not allowing her to jump on you. Way I break mine is when they jump up on you knee them in the chest just hard enough to knock them down and say NO at the same time. Another thing that works get a old pepsi can put nuts and bolts in it and tape the top so they don't come out. When the dog is doing something wrong shake it and yell NO. Shaker cans work miracles. I would recommend a daily walk for a lab in less you have a lot of running area. I use to work as a receptionist in for a dog trainer. He recommended these all the time. As well a lot of praise when he does something right.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 12, 2009, 8:56pm EDT
On puppy training take her out every time after she eats or drinks, wakes up from a nap. Are you crate training her? That will save your house if she is a chewer lol.
Teresa A. Mar 12, 2009, 8:58pm EDT
Give her something she can chew on and make sure you "contain" her when you are not at home. Labs can be very high strung until they are about a year or so old. We have had three over the years. Reward only for good behavior.
Jennifer H. Mar 12, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
LMAO sorry don't mean to laugh But I Have two Pure bred Labs and One is 2 and the Other Is 9 months old and she is doing the same thing...

My mother lab Never was a bad as her Baby Oh My........

But what you got to do Is get a new paper or water bottle and when she goes near the shoes tell her NO and if after 3 times of telling her NO and she keeps trying to get the shoes sad to say But either spank her with the new paper or spray her with the water bottle thats what i'm doing with zoey the 9 month old one ..

Once your roxy is a yr old It will get better Trust Me....
Jennifer H. Mar 12, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
btw obedience classes Doesn't Work For Labs LOL Trust Me Been there It was Just a Waste Of My Money.. Another thing On house breaking her I'm to having that problem with zoey My vet told me to let her out side and IF she goes potty outside Make sure to praze Her and Do What I do I Have a container Of snacks by the back door and every time she goes potty out side I tell her good girl and she gets a snack Its working pretty good right Now...

BUT if she doesn't go potty outside she gets NO snack that way she learns she has to go potty outside that's what my vets told me to do....
You might also want to watch some episodes of The Dog Whisperer on I think the National Geographic channel. The guy gives a LOT of great tips in teaching dogs to NOT jump.
Marsha S. Mar 12, 2009, 9:33pm EDT

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Kimber L. Mar 12, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
Give her lots of bones and toys to chew to keep her busy. Dogs mostly chew when they are bored or upset with their owners. They usually stop chewing when they are around 2 years old. GOOD LUCK TO YOU
Tammy N. Mar 12, 2009, 9:53pm EDT
Labs are well worth the wait!! Our lab was a "handful" until shortly after his first birthday. He needed LOTS of love, attention, and exercise!!! Did I mention exercise? We had to run our lab ragged to get him to calm down as pup!

Our labs favorite "toy" is his swimming pool! It's just one of those cheap little, hard sided kiddie pools... less than a foot deep! He seems very mellow when he's resting in there!!
Dawn S. Mar 12, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
you've gotten really good advice. oh and about the dog whisperer...his name is ceasar milan and he does have books/dvds,so you can try your pet supply, library or bookstore for that resource. whoo-hoo...a very active puppy on your hands!
Dana W. Mar 12, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
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Kimmie X. Mar 13, 2009, 1:52am EDT
I have a Pug name Roxy... she is very spoiled and very demanding... lol as far as your Roxy, my sister has 2 yellow labs, she had to go through similiar puppy tribulations... her oldest Sammi is almost 2 and she is now well behaved and lovable... her younger one is still a pup. Lucy is less than a year old, but she is getting better as she gets older.... My sister swears by dog obedience classes.. I didnt take either of my pugs to charm school and they have no table manners... but we have no potty issues or chewing issues.. good luck and be patient...... she just needs tlc.
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Mar 14, 2009, 7:41pm EDT
labs chew up everything they can get their teeth on, I was told ours would grow out of it at the age of two. guess what she hasnt :(

poo training is usually easy do not feed them until you are ready to walk them as soon as they eat its time to do their business. peeing is a lot harder to break unless you have a yard they can spend a lot of time outside in.
Deborah McEnery Mar 15, 2009, 8:03am EDT
Training is important. You have another baby- which will require as much attention as a human toddler, and as much prep for safety. Keep nails clipped and filed. Teach NO- dogs have to know kids are above them on the food chain. Dogs live by rank- make sure yours knows where they rank. Get a leash and tie the dog to you- keep them everywhere you are for potty training - or crate train. You can also control chewing this way- you cannot just turn a dog loose in your house with no training and hope for the best.
LoL ~ Oops. I thought you were referring to a computer lap-top, not puppy. Sorry can't be of any other help outside of leaving you a TEN!
Michelle P. Mar 15, 2009, 7:37pm EDT
im sure your dog would love chew toys
Renita P. Mar 15, 2009, 9:23pm EDT
The dog I had growing up loved to chew on baseball gloves. Maybe you could find one someone is going to throw out, or maybe a thrift store and see if she'll take to that instead of shoes! otherwise...lock her up where she can't get to them!
Jean J. Mar 16, 2009, 1:41am EDT
We have a lab who is a home trained service dog and she will still try to be pack leader about once a month or so. LOL. But she is wonderful and worth all the training. She is a loving, gentle, dog and very eager to care for her owner. Labs do need a lot of exercise or they will become hyper and we go through rawhides like crazy because she likes to chew even though she is grown.
Jean J. Mar 16, 2009, 1:45am EDT
Oh and the little Chihuahua you see in the picture gives her a lot of exercise when they go outside too because he likes to nip her and run to make her play with him.
Jo N. Mar 30, 2009, 12:02pm EDT
I see that you have already gotten some really good advice, good luck.
August Lady Mar 30, 2009, 2:06pm EDT
It does take patience-I have a 7 m/o kitten that still breaks things! Good luck!!
Renita P. Mar 30, 2009, 2:18pm EDT
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