Labrador Retriever Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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If you would like to have a dog that is sweet, outgoing and friendly, then the Labrador Retriever is the best one for you. These dogs are devoted and thrive on human companionship. They can become good watchdogs as they are usually reserved and suspicious with strangers. The Labrador Retriever is fond of children and also like other dogs and pets in the family. As they love attention and their family they can become bored and destructive if left alone for a longer period of time.

Labrador Retrievers have a dense, short and hard double coat that requires at least weekly care as this breed is an average shedder. These dogs are usually healthy, but sadly they are prone to health issues like hip dysplasia, eye disorders or elbow dysplasia.

Training of this breed is very easy as they are clever and willing to learn new things. However, they never respond well to harsh training methods, so consistency, fairness and many rewards are needed. Labrador Retrievers excel in police work, tracking, agility and rescue or can be good service dogs as well.

All in all this breed is one of the best for families with children and other pets who want to have a loyal, friendly and devoted friend that is also clever and is willing to learn and amuse the family. They require daily walks and at least half an hour play to keep them happy.

I hope this few sentences will help everyone decide whether the Labrador Retriever is the best breed for you and your family.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Labrador. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Labrador for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Lab hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Labrador used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Lab will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Labrador feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Labrador as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Having a Labrador Retriever is just like having a reliable buddy always at your side. They are a patient breed, easy to train, and not aggressive. They are good-natured and very friendly. Physically, they are clean and have short and dense coats in black, chocolate or brown. Noses are thick and have a good sense of smell.   They have webbed feet that assist them in swimming. Weighing between 55 to 75 pounds and standing around 21-24 inches in height, they are great for active and outdoorsy people. Now when seeking out a breeder, do some readings on what a lab should have or not. This can help separate the bad ones and good ones. Read the rest of this entry »