Need help with our Labrador

This is the type of email correspondence that we get on a fairly regular basis here at the Pedigree Dogs web site. If we can't help ourselves, we can at least direct the person concerned in the right direction, which we have done in this case. Makes the site, with all the work that goes into running the same worthwhile ! Question: I'm not sure you will be able to help but I was searching for advice online and came across this site. I have a 2, almost 3 year old Labrador. We have had her from 8 weeks old. Very intelligent, obedient and affectionate dog. Recently though her behaviour around our 5 year old child has changed. She has growled and snapped at her, most recently today. As you seem to know a lot about dogs I head hoping you could give me advice on where to go or what action to take. We love the dog very much but can't risk our child being bitten. Any help or advice would be great, Reply: Thank you very much for checking out our site, we appreciate it.…
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Dogs and To Train or not to Train? Dog Training

Dog Training To Train or not to Train? By Liz Mahony, Dog trainer, Pet Behaviourist & Holistic Therapist for all animals When I first started dog training classes and agility for dogs of all ages and experiences, I imagined that the agility classes would generate the most popular response to my poster advertisement. Now a few months down the road, I've come to realise that this isn't the case at all. In fact, I've found that most people want and need to know how to teach the basic commands. And that has been a huge surprise for me. Either that or they have some major issue that needs straightening out, such as socialisation. These last few months have been a revelation but also very heartening that so many people want to do the best for their dogs. I've a saying which I use all the time: "What you put in is what you get out" This could apply to most things in life but it is extremely relevant with regards to dogs and owners. If people practice just for a few mi…
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