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raising a labrador Anonymous
So I just got this white 1-month-and-15-days labrador from a friend. I really like him, but it's the first dog I ever get!
I'm used to cats, they don't want many things from me. Their food and that's about it, actually since I live "out in the nature", they don't even need food after some time, since they go hunting.

I know dogs are a different business. Links on how to raise labradors and general tips REALLY appreciated.


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>> Anonymous
you took the dog too early for one thing

your dog needs to be played with and trained

cats are solitary animals

dogs are social animals

their entire mind revolves around being in a pack
>> Anonymous
>>287453
The vast majority of dogs can only understand English, and correct English at that. First of all, take some time to learn the language. I mean really learn it, everything about it. Its history, how it developed...everything. Then when you write things around the house, make sure the spelling and grammar is all correct, because if the dog sees it then chances are it's going to get very angry, very fast. Obviously, the type and size of said dog will mean some are more dangerous than others, but even the smallest of dogs should be treated with the utmost care.
If I were you, I'd send the creature away for a while until you're confident enough to correctly speak English around it, then maybe you should consider getting a smaller more docile species while you get used to the fact you have an uncontrollable killing machine wandering around your domicile.
>> Anonymous
>>287457
>>287460
>>287467

wow guys, thanks a lot for the valuable info.
>> Anonymous
1. you got the puppy to early, if you don't take care of it he wont be good in social situations.

2. Labs are energetic as fuck, 1 hour of exercise a day is minimum for them. (fetch or swimming is good, best would be doing both at once.)

3. wear them out, THEN train them. They have longer attention spans when tired.

All in all they're great dogs. Good luck with your puppy anon.

Also he is neither to be named Bailey or Cody. Failure to follow that rule will result in me hurting you.

Your dog's name is now Biscuit.
>> Anonymous
Labs are are great dogs. They are very loyal and obedient with the right training. Take them to puppy training classes if they're available or look up training tips online. They are very, very smart and catch on fast. You can teach them a billion and one useless tricks for shits and giggles. My lab knows a ton of ridiculous things.

Labs are very sweet. They're the kind of dogs that'll take a bullet for you. Great first dog. If you enforce obedience early on, they make great companions down the road. Don't be lax and let it get away with shit though, because like any dog they can become holy terrors fast, especially with intelligent dogs.
>> Anonymous
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