Extremely Lazy

TenHut · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:29 pm Post subject: Extremely Lazy

Hi there..first time dog owner ...HELP me in helping my dog Very Happy

ok so i got a lab for the first time in my life and i am a first time dog owner.I must say that now that i have got a dog i wonder how i could live all these days without one.OMG they are indeed worth every single praise.

But the issue is this...got this yellow 3 months old male lab.This brat is either chewing the entire house to pieces (which seriously is no problem at all) or he is doing nothing.That he is chewing on everything including my fingers is entirely normal i hear so i am fine with it.but when it comes to any other activity than chewing he is extremely lazy.He wouldnt even come out for a walk.I have to continually slightly push him from behind for him to stand on his legs and walk.He would walk for say a few seconds and then sit again.grrr...not to mention how he wants to chew on the leash.

No amounts of treats make him walk long distances (should he even be walking long distances ?? ) Guide me here please as i want him to have a good upbringing.

Oh and btw his name is Oscar

P.S pardon englisch language errors.A german trying to learn english Very Happy

moose31 · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:05 am Post subject:

Congradualtions on your new companion!. I to am a first time lab owner, my pup is 11 months now. What you are experiencing is normal. My dog was the same way, if he was not chewing on something, he was sleeping, or just laying around. He grew out of it, he is still by no means hyper, but he will go outside and walk and play. But when that little they tire very quickly. They will sleep most of the day. I would suggest not letting your pup get used to chewing on your fingers, that is a bad habit to learn. You should not allow that for your own sake.

Carroll · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:15 am Post subject:

Hi There

Typical puppy behaviour I'm afraid, into everything then sleep Very Happy

Regarding the chewing have you a crate for him, once crate trained they love it they see it as there little place of refuge, it also gives you peace of mind when you go out etc......

Walks should be no more than 5 mins per month of age and no running up and down stairs as this could lead to hip problems.

Not based on labs, same idea for bite inhibition

http://www.jersey.net/~mountaindog/berner1/bitestop.htm

Hope that helps a little

Feebarn · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:48 am Post subject:

Welcome to the forum!! Smile

Your pup sounds pretty normal... it will get the hang of going for a walk soon!!! Its all new so just be patient!

We need some puppy pictures.... we all crave puppy pictures!!! Smile

Leila · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:19 pm Post subject:

Hi, I have a yellow boy pup about the same age who is exactly the same. We got him used to his lead by walking him in the garden. Whenever he sat and refused to move I pulled gently until he had to move, then out came the squeaky, excited voice and lots of praise. He eventually got the hang of it and is ok now. He also has lots of toys to chew and whenever he tries to get his teeth into anything else I distract him then replace my hand, skirting board, leg, childs toy etc with one of his toys.

And p.s. your English is fine Very Happy

Labraloony · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject:

My two sleep a lot too - it's a dog's life!!! They were either going mad chewing & racing around or asleep when they were puppies. It's completely normal!

And welcome! I hope you enjoy your new puppy!

jackiestone · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject:

hello and welcome!

Oscar sounds very normal.

Archie is 2 and he is very lazy,if it rains,he wont go out,sometimes i worry that he is too lazy,but when we go somewhere new for a walk he loves it and is full of energy.

Jackie and Archie

Steve_P · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:41 pm Post subject:

Welcome to LF and the madcap unpredictable world of the fantastic Lab!

Sounds just like Shadow to me. Chew the floor, sleep, chew us, sleep . . . . . . . .

Would love to see pictures though.

TenHut · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject:

hey guys thanks for the tips....

As some of u have insisted on pics....i am out to grab some good pics of him...till then u might have to do with these ...

and once agian thanks for the replies...it puts me at great ease to know that the dogs fine and not overly lazy

TenHut · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject:

a few more..

thats it for now...would go make some better pics and this time they wont be in the workhouse Wink