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    Second lab - wise or crazy?!

    Today I put a deposit down on a second labrador! She is half sisters (same Dad) with my first labrador Betty who is nearly 5 and so it felt right. We were keen to have a friend for her. However I am now worrying - remembering back to the puppy stage and the first 9 months.... it was tough! We...
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    Recall with other dog distraction!

    Hello everyone Does anyone have any tips / advice for recalling a dog before it bolts off to see another dog or person walking? I feel like my recall with Betty (14 months) has always been pretty good if it is just the two of us however the sight of another dog or person is just too exciting...
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    To spay or not

    Hello everyone... I have been quiet for a while but all is well and Betty is a fully grown one year old! The question now is do we spay her and I am really battling with this decision. We do not intend to breed her and our vets recommend spaying. However I'm not sure! To me she is perfect as she...
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    Lead recommendations & update

    Hi labrador friends, it has been a while since I have posted and I hope everyone is well. Betty is doing great - coming up for 6 months. Time flies! At 4 months we really turned a corner and she stopped biting us and now we have the most affectionate playful lovely puppy! Even my daughter who...
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    Snapping puppy!

    Hi everyone, very excited here as Betty and I off to first puppy training class shortly! Please can I ask - this biting thing... is it normal for them to snap with their teeth at you if you do something they don't like? How do I train her out of this one? For example if she thinks I am going to...
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    Puppy food / mealtimes / treats

    Thought I'd start a new thread! Being a new lab puppy owner I would like to ask what others do or recommend for meal times v treats. I find it difficult to know if I am feeding too much by the time I add in to the day treats for training twice a day (bits of cheese or cooked chicken), a raw...
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    Crates

    Hi, just wondering if anyone has some car crate advice? I have a Savic residence for the house but it won't fit in the car. Our pup has eaten through the mesh one (whilst driving to vets!) that I thought would get us through a few months. Looking for a metal one but good quality. Read some mixed...
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