I am struggling right now with my Pyrenees Lab mix barking at night. So there’s a high chance your Lab will bark a hell of a lot at night so yes, behaviour problems may occur. You should contact a certified professional dog trainer for an in home evaluation to determine a training plan for you and your family. I am afraid to let her go and make contact and i am pretty sure id be causing the dog owner an untold amount of general panic if i released my crazed dog onto their pet. It is so sudden and confrontational that it scares the dog owner and their dog too. Any advice how to stop this behavior? Something like this really does need an in-person visit from a professional, to assess yours and your dog’s individual situation and offer tailored advise. We have been growing dogs for the past 8 years but this is the first time we witness such an activity over our dog. If he is going to make a fuss then take it away. We can bring her inside For about 10 minutes for a pat and cuddle then all of a sudden her mood changes and she is barking again. One of the biggest causes of Labrador behavior problems is that as humans lives have changed, the role that dogs play within them have changed too. he is very agressive. And it’s a sad fact that many dogs finding themselves in animal shelters are placed there owners claiming behavior problems as one of the main reasons for giving up their dog. She listens to commands well and does what she is told. If it gets very cold, please bring him in. Regarding the mouthing, again this is quite normal, especially for Labs who were bred to be retrievers and hence a very ‘mouthy’ breed. hello, Part of being a responsible and caring owner is having knowledge of your dogs breed and tendencies, providing activities and outlets to satisfy their natural urges and drives. Your dog is resource guarding and so you need to start correcting the pup and let him know it’s unacceptable. stubborn and attack my family members. My 4 year old black lab, has suddenly become afraid of his doghouse. She loves chasing squirrels, geese, ducks ,anything related to exercise. The first step is prevention. Lately, he has been having a lot of trouble sleeping throughout the night. he also craves my attension all the time is that because he never had much in his last home ?or is this his way of saying he has accepted me i look forward to hearing from you, Everything sounds completely normal to me. He starts baring his teeth and growling when you tell him no and starts jumping on us aggressively. I own a 1 1/2-year-old black lab named Abby and she seems to gain no weight! Once you have the all clear from the vet, there are several things you can do to increase your pup’s confidence and security in her sleeping space. I have a 3 year old female choc lab that we keep inside and we’ve had her since she was 8 wks. Training your Labrador puppy to sleep through the night is essential. We are committed to her for the long haul and I believe there are no problems that can’t be overcome with love and time. However, dog play can get quite rough, with gentle biting, nipping, body checking, chase and so on, so it sounds like she hasn’t yet learnt the correct rules of how to engage yet, particularly with humans. Then practice obedience commands and recalls with her. Our veterinarian reveals why the payoff for your pet is well worth any extra work. Many thanks She loves other dogs. She has a bad habit of running up behind you and either bitting/nipping at your butt or back of knees. He is much loved and we treat him as a person, we take really good care of him and you could say we baby him. Have you been spending time teaching bite inhibition, then a ‘no teeth on skin rule’ and a ‘no jumping rule’? Well, lots of dogs actually. There are many triggers for barking including when a stranger enters the home, when something is out of the ordinary such as a strange sound or noise. She responds to his commands better. 2001-2021  After the episode she let’s him go and goes about her business? Sounds like you’ve got a right handful there! One doesn’t affect the other. My husband told me that her dad was extremely agressive. Particularly those with large numbers where keeping them inside just wouldn’t be practical. I thought it was just puppy behavior and he was scared or protecting me. I really hate seeing him standing in the rain. You should look into getting a certified professional dog trainer for an in home evaluation so he can see exactly what your dog is doing. It has become extremely difficult for my family and I to make him eat or take him for walks. Personally I would prefer any dog to be allowed to sleep inside. We can walk and play for hours but it is never enough. She is the one who keeps food to it etc.. It’s very hard to offer advice without knowing what you’re already doing: How much structured exercise does she receive? They are a highly sociable breed, and an energetic breed. Puppy keeping you up all night? This could potentially take a lot of time I’m afraid. I’ve been raising puppies now for the over ten years and I’ve now raised 11 total puppies i cannot figure out if she is just excited and wants to check the dog out and be friendly or if she is trying to attack. Howling is one way dogs express loneliness, but they can also bark incessantly in an attempt to get human attention. what about in the winter time? Check out our collection of more than 250 videos about pet training, animal behavior, dog and cat breeds and more. About the bulldog…does (s)he have an owner? All we know from the shelter is that they got her 2 weeks ago and that she is nice and quiet. He has bit one member pf the family too. Then, and this will take 3 people, have somebody deliver the paper, another person just inside the door to receive the paper and then present it to your Lab to take to you. lab puppy barking at night? Some dogs may also become very quiet and withdrawn, suppress their natural behaviors, become inactive and sleep all day or hide away from people all the time. I have a 4 month old black lab, Shadow. This way you get a bit of training in. Again, do this many, many times until he / she really gets it. I should also say that Labradors are one of the most social breed of dogs and crave being near their family, they really do want to be inside dogs unless out working during the day. Personally I wouldn’t like a cage around the inside of my letterbox, but some don’t mind this. She has become a beautiful loving pet with these 2 exceptions. What should I do before this gets worse. If you’re going to try and kennel him outside during winter, then the kennel needs to be big enough for him to stand, turn around and lay down in with paws stretched so it isn’t too small, but any bigger than this and it will not hold his body heat. This happened to our black Lab, Stetson and we wrote an article about things we did when he got attacked by another dog. But because of the many different causes of behavior problems, the fact every dog and their histories are unique and each dog will be living in a unique environment there’s no single answer or piece of advice can be given to fix all behaviors for all dogs. to add to this..if we are laughing at comedy on the TV or running around in our yard he gets very agitated and tries to bite us.. I experience the same situation as well. He gets aggressive and attacks the smaller dog when I am getting their food or when the dogs are in a tight area. Anything I can do to help the two get along better? Rinse and repeat – again, and again, and again, until eventually he learns that when he is quiet, he gets a treat. He is very energetic and wound super tight!! There are of course also more severe and worrying behavior problems, stemming from either pathological or deep-seated psychological issues. It’s a worthwhile investment if you can stretch to it? The first step in addressing your puppy’s nighttime barking is to talk with your veterinarian. We’ve got the skinny on which foods are OK to feed him. :-) ). Dogs usually wake up in the morning as they know its morning time. To me it looks like she is proving her dominance over him because she will hold hold him down long enough until he gives in by his throat but it has gotten pretty ugly at times. specifically at the time of lue she hides under dining table and i have to bribe her with treats to come out. More than likely he will bark, whine and howl, trying to get your attention and crying to come back in. Any advice will be greatly appreciated because I am trying everything. The barking is much better if your dog sleeps outside of the crate. When your paper delivery is due, make sure they’re locked in another room. With understanding, patience, dedication, a caring attitude and a carefully planned scientific approach, almost all problems can be overcome or at least successfully managed. Then moving slowly and so on until hopefully he gets it. We took time off for her since she was coming home right before New Year’s. Please take a read of these two articles that are full of advice: http://www.clickertraining.com/node/725 Barking when people approach, eating poop, digging in soil, growling when feeling threatened, chasing small animals, peeing to mark their territory, these are all perfectly normal behaviors but most of us simply do not want to see them from our dogs. she is just totally exhausting! I only wait one minute at most to see if a puppy settles on their own. Loneliness. For many pups, soft classical music or dog-formulated music, like Through a Dog's Ear, can also be comforting. This will likely take many, many repetitions over weeks, distracting your Lab every time a paper comes and asking for an alternative behavior, but you can get there. He loves our kids and the people that come to our house but for some reason he gets very nervous and unsure of people in public, especially children, he gets very nervous and starts growling and backing up when ever anyone approaches him and as I said it seems even worse with little ones and I find it odd because I run a Dayhome and he is around kids all day! In positive reinforcement, something perceived as pleasant to the subject is add… Labs can stand the cold, they were bred for hunting in icy waters. I have a 3 year old black lab. Something every owner should keep in mind is that many unwanted behaviors from their point of view are perfectly natural and normal behaviors for a Lab. And they will spend lots of time sleeping, often between 12 and 18 hours each day. She did great sleeping in her crate and slept through the night from the very beginning. How To Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Could be difficult, but you should try anyhow. but looking at him i always doubt that he is not a lab.. but i luv him alot. Thanks again! I love more than one person (girlfriend, mother, friends, and so on) and dogs can do that too :-). She is very well behaved in the house, with the exception of trying to chew things, but that is because she is so bored. I’d like to let him still play but it’s now almost getting dangerous as I’m quite sure if he saw another dog across the street and could, he would be off like a shot. Anyway Liz, the first thing I would do is speak to a vet to have a physical check up because it sounds to me from your description that at 1 year old he has very suddenly started this behavior, it has come on from nowhere. So i decided to change the route every day. The problem isn’t with the dogs behavior but with the owners unrealistic expectations instead. Underlying issues like urinary tract infections and pain have exacerbated problems for some of the puppies I’ve worked with, and treating these medical issues helped to resolve the dog’s behavior issues. © When we stop and get done to his level we reassure him that everything is ok etc. We have a 12 week old Shitzu he loves her but she can not come out on the lead yet. Hi – we have a 4 year old chocolate lab female, has not been spayed, that we rescued at 18 months old. But it can be done, and many people do. Firstly there are genuinely abnormal behaviors that are true behavior problems. @2020 - LabradorTrainingHQ.com. Please reply with any feedback or help! I feel sorry for her, also she is very cute. Great article addressing a very sensitive issue among dog owners (especially of this breed). Also, I wanted to point out that my wife is pregnant and im not sure if that has anything to do with our pups behavior. (usually the first thing to try is to provide more…up it by half hour a day and see if her behavior improves.) When I first brought him home in May, the little dog would go after him and he would just lay down or let the little one take over toys he was playing with. Also, training for loose leash walking should not only be practiced when on a walk. Hello All- we need help!! We have a chocolate lab and he is very fond of kids and family. Labs have needs and desires that have to be satisfied. Doing it in this order is easier for dogs to understand rather trying to go straight to a quiet command. Has anyone had similar issues and behaviors resolved after spaying? my wife and I own a 2 1/2 year old lab pittie mix.Great dog, super obedient very respectful of things and his mom and dad. Please give me some advice as to how I should train him. Hopefully that helps but if you need anything else, please ask :-). Please has any else been through this ? You have to completely deny your lab the ability to get at and attack the newspaper. Puppy’s can sound quite vicious at times while playing, especially during tug, but what you describe is a classic play bow so it sounds like she is simply inviting you to play. Why Do Behavior Problems Develop In The First Place? If you’re hoping to train the behavior out of him / her, you need to manage the behavior and train an alternative one. Hi! Hi liz”.my name is Roy and i also have a lab. If it looks she is getting too aroused, calm everything down. The only issue we have with him is that he will often pace in the back seat and whine – but only when we are travelling at a low speed. I’m a senior who doesn’t have the energy to play with him but am committed to taking him to the dog park more often. Have a vet appt in the morning to rule out ear infection or anything, as he is running them in the snow and carpet. Additionally, you will have to do a fair bit of role play. Later tonight or tomorrow morning I shall post an article on ‘loose leash walking’ that Jim (one of the writers for the site) has put together. Our new tool will narrow down more than 300 breeds for you. Vetstreet. She has also become very aggressive, especially toward our 12 yr old son, growling, snapping and raised hackles, scaring him (and us) quite a bit. Secondly, have you tried having treat dispensing chew toys to keep him distracted, busy and happy? i have a black lab her name is dora, though she is my spoiled child but from past few days she is acting a bit stubborn and moody. They are sisters and they hang out together and seem to be jealous of Allie because she is an inside dog. Yesterday i became the proud owner of Ollie he is 6 months old i wasn’t sure if this was the right thing to do but i went ahead all the same, he came here in beautiful condition the training is very basic tho and wot i found incredible he showered me with love and attention and never gave his owner a second thought Is that normal ? The easiest solution is to either get an outside postbox, or to put a cage that catches the newspaper and mail on the inside of your front door. Methods to stop the morning barking session. A 6 month old, and especially a Lab puppy will be very demanding of your time, yes. Get the book “The loved Dog by Tamar Geller” on Amazon. We have had her for 18 months. Maybe an evening stroll before bed may work if not possible then try throwing things for her to fetch. hi i have always had a dog in my life and they have been Jack Russells, Westie, German Shepard and Border collie i had to say goodbye to my last lad on the 31st of December 2013 since then i thought long and hard on weather to get another and the breed i have been thinking of is a Chocolate Lab. If the behavior problem is just one of normal canine behavior such as digging, barking, chasing small animals or pulling on the leash, natural behaviors but that are unacceptable or unwanted by an owner, then training alternative and acceptable behaviors in their place is the answer. We are having a labrador breed which is 1 and half years old. Hold this until your dog stops barking. She is housebroken and does not bark indoors and knows “sit, lay down, wait” commands. Hi Annie…..by now since its been over a yr Iam sure your lab has at some point calmed down a bit….but I know what your going thru we adopted a 6 mon yellow lab 3 yrs ago and she’s still a major handful…..exercise is the only thing that my husband and I have found that works for most of the problems we have been delt with with her….but exercise is not always a solution because of weather or if we are sick or have to work etc so Ive tried other things like ignoring her when she takes something she knows she cant have like my towels, pillows, any girly thing and I have to laugh sometime cause she knows what shes doing….if my husband and I are talking she tries to get our attention and if she doesn’t she finds something to take and shows it to us….I have to crate her when we have company and family at our home because she will jump on them and its just so annoying so we have to crate her….we have had 4 dogs in our life time…all of them were male wow what a difference with a female dog….any comments or help with how to keep her from taking my bathroom towels when were not looking other then keeping the door shut….geez Ive tried everything I can think of nothing is working….Trish. It is a perfectly normal way for a dog to communicate. if I have a lab and I keep him in the house, for 1-2 years, and after that I want him to sleep outside the house, will behaviour problems occur? I have a 6 month old lab who loves to tear up the newspaper when it is delivered and before I have a chance to get it. If not, start, if you have then hopefully things will get better in time. Take our breed quiz to find your next pet. He seems to be communicating with the farm dogs a few miles a way. Reason for barking at night. Even after a long walk >2 hrs. If the video doesn't start playing momentarily, And this will take time, patience and dedication…but your lab is young and will learn quickly and be eager to please. We had a Lab/Aussie mix that did the same thing. My problem which has become uncontrollable over the past few weeks is he has started chasing other dogs, mainly in communal areas and absolutely ignores my commands. This still takes knowledge of the particular cause and motivation of the behavior, knowledge and skill to choose and train an alternative behavior and patience and dedication to see the solution through. or was he not happy there ?I do have a bit of work to do with him and i intend to clicker train him and as you said in your write up he pulls like crazy on the lead i am greatfull in some aspects he pulls me back up the hill and he is very tactile with his mouth witch i found strange but i now know that is normal for a lab im off to buy him lots of toys because all he came with was on. My husband says it’s because she is new to the family but I am a little worried that she was possibly mistreated prior to the shelter. We have totally met our match with her & are at a total loss as to what to do with her! Do lots of training where one person has a folded up newspaper, presents it to your lab and you call your lab over with the paper and when they get there, ask them to drop it and reward with a tasty treat. It can be done successfully but I think you’re Lab will find it hard now. Common Indicators: Your dog spends the night in the crate and mostly barks right away at night. And it is always a big deal. Could it be making a different sound hitting the roof for some reason? Have a point of view to share? He mostly comes up on her fast and chases her thinking it’s a game. I am concerned about the mouthing and was hoping for some feedback on whether this is common in Labs and how to go about correcting it? They are worth their weight in gold because they can ask you all sorts of questions about your lady, yourself, the living environment, prior training history, the schedule you and your lady live to, see how she behaves, offer the best training advice to suit your particular dog and situation and spend some time training her while you are there to follow along and learn the training techniques used and more besides. We want to make it work but take 2 steps back from trusting him each time an occurrence happens. I think part of the problem is my outside dogs, (her mean step sisters LOL) Offer treats or indestructible toys in the crate; while your puppy is inside, close the door for short periods. We play ball at least 3x a day. I noticed she didn’t want to go out and it surprised me even before reading this article since my dad had a black Lab and he was totally opposite. johnny v. I can’t make my Lab step into any car. So we call them behavior problems. We encountered this during football season as well.. when there is alot of commotion in the house or outside he wont listen to commands at all. Work on making him feel more safe and comfortable in, Please enter an address, city and/or zip code. We have tried everthing like treats, toys, scented blanket, keep him in our room and also trying a differnt room. She is in good shape, has had puppies and was fixed at shelter. Be firm in your command to tell him stop so he understands. old. Any advice would be welcomed. Watch the funny compilation of labrador barking. For individual and potentially aggressive behavioral issues it would be wrong for me to offer advice as it’s beyond my knowledge and skill set. The only way to try and explain it is it’s like she is having a brain snap. The two of them have started chasing neighbors cows and goats. Barking is a common behavior for dogs. Our problem is if he doesn’t get what he wants (attention…treats….food) he chews up anything. 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