I think she's cCrazy

[djatwill]

I recently adopted what I was told was an 8 Month Black Lab. I think its a mix between black lab and German Shorthaired Pointer. The dog needs constant attention. If its not doing something it will bark/chew until it finds something to keep it busy. She must go through about 15 bones a week. I have a trainer/behavior specialist working with her. I find that when alone and hungry she follows commands to a T but when outside or something is distracting her then she acts like I am not even there.

I was just wondering if she will grow out of this type of behavior if I continue to train or is this something that will be with her forever?

 

[KellyB]

My family had (and still has) a german short hair when I was in high school, they are very high energy, high activity level dogs. They are also hunters. Gator often will run in their yard for an hour, going full speed. My parents live in the country and have more than 3 acres for him. My dad also takes him hunting as often as possible. Unfortunately, it seems unlikely that the behavior will be completely outgrown, although he may settle down some, Gator is almost 10 now and still very very active.

I would suggest making sure that he is well exercised. That will be your best bet in keeping him "calm"

 

[djatwill]

Exercise

I try to exercise her but its hard because I am still trying to teach her how to play fetch. When the yard is quiet she does well but when there are distractions she does not bring the ball back.

One thing I did when I first got her was chase her and she would run in a circile at full speed. The only thing was that when I got tired and stopped she would jump on me and nip to try and continue the game. The behaviorist said not to play the chasing game anymore because it will make her more aggresive.

 

[yolandachin]

She's still a puppy, and just acts like a puppy.