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Beloved Companion and Therapy Dogs
from:By far the most common use of today's Labrador is as a home companion, a role at which he excels. Surprisingly, the Labrador Retriever was rarely kept strictly as a house pet until several decades after the breed's introduction to the united States. The initial fanciers of the breed became acquainted with him through knowledge of the shooting game. When the breed
was well established as a sporting companion, his docile, brainy nature won his way out of the kennel and into the home.
The Labrador Retriever's ability to quickly adapt and respond to instruction made the transition quite easy. Today, puppies raised in the home actually become so entwined in the lives of their owners that they often suffer when relegated to the kennel life. (If you are planning to keep a kennel of Labradors, select puppies that are properly socialized but still familiar with kennel life.)
As a companion, the Labrador Retriever is good natured and gentle enough to accept the roughhousing of youngsters without returning it. If properly socialized while young, a Labrador will share his "home with another dog, providing there is enough affection for all. It is more common for a Labrador to misbehave out of jealousy than out of dislike for another animal.
Labrador Retrievers are long on self control and loyalty, but they do not make the most avid watchdogs. As a rule, they are not overly suspicious of strangers or highly protective of loved ones, and when natural instincts are not stimulated they can be inattentive to such a task. Always keen for a scent or sound, a Labrador Retriever would certainly give voice at the approach of an intruder, but he might be won over by a friendly gesture or a luscious piece of sirloin. If left on duty, a Labrador Retriever may wander off in search of a scent that has caught his attention. In short, he is a people dog. If you really need a watchdog, get your Labrador a German Shepherd friend!
The value of companionship with this breed should not be underestimated. In recent years, obedience trained Labradors as well as other breeds are being used as Therapy Dogs to enrich the lives of nursing home residents and even emotionally disturbed children. The process is simple: a group of experienced dog handlers, such as those trained by Therapy Dogs International, bring their dogs to visit, perhaps put on an obedience performance for the audience, and then let animals and humans mingle, if conditions permit. The dogs are all obedience trained and have proven themselves to be extremely gentle and outgoing. Their job is to make people feel wanted, and it works wonders for alleviating the loneliness and depression that often burden such lives. Labradors love people and the few hours Therapy Dogs share with others enrich both dog and man.
Understanding Labrador Retrievers: My Lab Is Eating The Furniture!
Many new Lab owners are not familiar with the fact that these puppies have a natural tendency to nip and bite at human hands and arms In fact, these little guys will put anything in their mouths that can fit Unfortunately, some dog owners mistake this behavior as pure biting and unfairly scold and punish the animal You must understand that Labradors are genetically designed to have an oral fixa.....More on Chocolate Labrador Retriever For Sale
Finding A Labrador Retriever
Once you have decided that a Labrador Retriever is the right dog for you and your family, you are now ready to begin the search for a puppy that will hopefully be an ideal pet for the entire household, one that will be fun training to retrieve and can be used as such during the hunting season Whether it would be a male or a female is something that you need to decide before buying a Labrado.....More on Chocolate Labrador Retriever For Sale
Making Life Easier For The Handicapped
Having proved their love for humans and their desire to serve, Labradors are now being trained throughout the world to assist many types of handicapped owners in the chores of everyday life You have probably seen a handicapped man or woman being guided by a loving and well trained Labrador Retriever at some time With some assistance, many people who would formerly have been confined in their ac.....More on Chocolate Labrador Retriever For Sale
Taking Care Of Your Labradors Feet and Paws
A Labrador retrieverand#39;s feet are susceptible to various injuries if it spends much time outdoors The pads of the feet should be inspected after every vigorous run in thick brush for cuts, splinters, burrs, or embedded stones For minor problems, a cleaning, using sterilized tweezers to remove any objects, and a mild antiseptic should be all that is needed The dog should not be permitted any hard .....More on Chocolate Labrador Retriever For Sale
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