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By establishing myself as dominant, I mean that I decide when things happen: meals, walks, outings, etc. I do not allow her to dictate my schedule. I have completed a positive reinforcement training course with her and she responds to all my commands. I approach her confidently and with power. I...

My one-year-old lab has recently begun to act protective of me. When a visitor enters either my apartment or my boyfriend of two years' home, she will growl, bark, or take a protective stance. She is not vicious by any means and has never threatened to bite, nip, or harm anyone. The behavior, I...

You may want to see if you can't find a doggy daycare that specializes in the care of the more mature. I know I have run across a few in my area. Also, a lot of doggy daycares have areas for the different wants/needs/speeds of their clients. He could hang out in the "nap" area. Or, ask some...

Hey there. My parents had a similar problem with their Lab/Shepherd mix. Shepherd's tend to be a bit more terretorial then some breeds, our trainer explained to us. One of the biggest, most helpful tips she gave us was to stay calm. Your new addition will look to you for guidance and support. If...

Hey all! I am looking at getting a second dog within the next year or two and I wanted to get a jump on it. I'm a research nerd! I came here seeking advice and reccomendations on the breed/size/age. I currently own a 7-month-old female yellow lab. Idgie is pure muscle, long and lean, and...

I have been looking into getting a dog potty or litter box for my five-month-old lab to use one day a week while I have a long day at work/school. Even if I set up a dog walker, the walker would have to come multiple times during the day and an accident is still a risk. Has anyone ever used a...

I have a 4 month old lab puppy and recently I have become concerned about her water drinking habbits. She will down an entire large bowl of water in one sitting! The second the filled bowl hits the floor she is all over it. Water is available to her 24/7, but I have recently begun pulling the...

By "jump", I mean the JRT will literally pounce on the lab when she is merely walking by the couch. Most of the attacks are unprovocked and often involve non-food toys/objects like stuffed animals, ropes, and wood stakes. The odd thing is, the JRT could care less about her dinner bowl...

I own a 3-mth-old Lab pup and my housemate owns a 7-mth-old Jack Russell. As of late, I have begun investing in interactive toys, toys that make my pup work for a reward (i.e. food). These toys -- Kongs, bones, etc. -- are causing big problems. Tha Jack Russell becomes protective and guards the...

My housemate has a 7-month-old Jack Russel female and I have a 3-month-old Lab female. The two are fantastic friends, almost attached at the hip. Both do well on walks and when greeting other dogs on walks. Occassionaly, however, the Jack Russel just snaps. While playing and sometimes when...