Comments on: Labrador Retriever Puppy - Aggressive or Just Being a Puppy? http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html Training a Labrador puppy is a whole lot of fun! They're highly intelligent, gentle and eager to please Sun, 20 May 2012 06:52:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Tucker M http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html/comment-page-1#comment-2520 Tucker M Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html#comment-2520 Well he is still just a pup, and he doesnt really know whats going on when your in the pool, all the splashing, and noise, it might actually scare him, and he is just being like that out of instinct. Take my dog for example....my dog HATES the vacuum cleaner, and she lunges at it, shows her teeth and growls barks, and has even bitten a hole through it. all our other dogs dont mind it at all. She just doesnt know what to make of it. and dont let the lil guy snap at ya, dont be affraid to show him that your the master and you wont tolerate it. maybe with a little coaching he will not mind you in the pool, maybe someday you can get him to swim with you....Personally....i just through my dog in the water because she wouldnt go in....and now she LOVES swimming constantly....best of luck to you Well he is still just a pup, and he doesnt really know whats going on when your in the pool, all the splashing, and noise, it might actually scare him, and he is just being like that out of instinct. Take my dog for example….my dog HATES the vacuum cleaner, and she lunges at it, shows her teeth and growls barks, and has even bitten a hole through it. all our other dogs dont mind it at all. She just doesnt know what to make of it. and dont let the lil guy snap at ya, dont be affraid to show him that your the master and you wont tolerate it. maybe with a little coaching he will not mind you in the pool, maybe someday you can get him to swim with you….Personally….i just through my dog in the water because she wouldnt go in….and now she LOVES swimming constantly….best of luck to you

]]> By: kathrynreinhardt http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html/comment-page-1#comment-2521 kathrynreinhardt Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html#comment-2521 It sounds like he may be puzzled or confused, not recognizing you as you. I don't think it is aggression. He is not seeing your entire person when you are in the pool and he might be confused. If you sit outside of the pool, does he still do this? It sounds like he may be puzzled or confused, not recognizing you as you. I don’t think it is aggression. He is not seeing your entire person when you are in the pool and he might be confused. If you sit outside of the pool, does he still do this?

]]> By: glamourjunkie http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html/comment-page-1#comment-2522 glamourjunkie Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html#comment-2522 Sounds like puppyish behavior. He sees his reflection, gets scared and starts barking at it. He might perceive your hand as an attack from this mysterious water dog before he realizes its you. Or he might not recognize you in the water. Either way I don't think its aggression. I think it's a still developing mind :) Sounds like puppyish behavior. He sees his reflection, gets scared and starts barking at it. He might perceive your hand as an attack from this mysterious water dog before he realizes its you. Or he might not recognize you in the water. Either way I don’t think its aggression. I think it’s a still developing mind :)

]]> By: I luv romance stories! http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html/comment-page-1#comment-2523 I luv romance stories! Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html#comment-2523 Black Labs (expicaliy boys) are bad untill they are 5. But yellows are good expet for puppies and choclate is bad for 3 yrs Black Labs (expicaliy boys) are bad untill they are 5.

But yellows are good expet for puppies
and choclate is bad for 3 yrs

]]> By: Caroline S http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html/comment-page-1#comment-2524 Caroline S Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html#comment-2524 Probalbly Puppy Behavior. Did the person you adopt him from have a pool? He might have had some bad expiriences with pools. Probalbly Puppy Behavior. Did the person you adopt him from have a pool? He might have had some bad expiriences with pools.

]]> By: Jodie G http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html/comment-page-1#comment-2525 Jodie G Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html#comment-2525 He is probaly jealous cos he can't reach you Or doesn't recognise you He is probaly jealous cos he can’t reach you
Or doesn’t recognise you

]]> By: Sarah http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html/comment-page-1#comment-2526 Sarah Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html#comment-2526 One thing you are misinformed about-- a wagging tail does not mean a dog is "just playing." An aggressive dog that is about to bite may also wag his tail. Some dogs have problems with water. He could be over-protective and be afraid that something is happening in the water. I had a black lab that was absolutely terrified of water for some reason. But this behavior isn't something to take lightly. A dog baring his teeth and trying to bite is not a good sign. Stress causes any animal to act aggressively or strangely. If this continues, you may want to speak to your vet about the behavior. You never know. About over-training him. You are in no way over-training your dog. A dog will end up being a much better companion when trained, and it will help him to avoid getting in trouble later on (running away, biting a neighbor, etc) One thing you are misinformed about– a wagging tail does not mean a dog is "just playing." An aggressive dog that is about to bite may also wag his tail.

Some dogs have problems with water. He could be over-protective and be afraid that something is happening in the water. I had a black lab that was absolutely terrified of water for some reason. But this behavior isn’t something to take lightly. A dog baring his teeth and trying to bite is not a good sign. Stress causes any animal to act aggressively or strangely.

If this continues, you may want to speak to your vet about the behavior. You never know.

About over-training him. You are in no way over-training your dog. A dog will end up being a much better companion when trained, and it will help him to avoid getting in trouble later on (running away, biting a neighbor, etc)

]]> By: Randee SMDB http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html/comment-page-1#comment-2527 Randee SMDB Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html#comment-2527 Aggression is one of the most common reasons for puppies being sent to rescues or shelters when they become unmanageable. The reality is that puppy aggression is usually a fault directly of the owners and the breeders and may, in fact, be completely correctable. Some puppies are naturally more aggressive than others with male puppies normally slightly more aggressive than females. Some breeds may also be more aggressive as puppies and may also be more prone to aggression as they mature if not properly trained. Aggression is one of the most common reasons for puppies being sent to rescues or shelters when they become unmanageable. The reality is that puppy aggression is usually a fault directly of the owners and the breeders and may, in fact, be completely correctable. Some puppies are naturally more aggressive than others with male puppies normally slightly more aggressive than females. Some breeds may also be more aggressive as puppies and may also be more prone to aggression as they mature if not properly trained.

]]> By: Swamp Poodles *RIP Mac* http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html/comment-page-1#comment-2528 Swamp Poodles *RIP Mac* Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html#comment-2528 Aggression is one of the most common reasons for puppies being sent to rescues or shelters when they become unmanageable. The reality is that puppy aggression is usually a fault directly of the owners and the breeders and may, in fact, be completely correctable. Some puppies are naturally more aggressive than others with male puppies normally slightly more aggressive than females. Some breeds may also be more aggressive as puppies and may also be more prone to aggression as they mature if not properly trained. Aggression is one of the most common reasons for puppies being sent to rescues or shelters when they become unmanageable. The reality is that puppy aggression is usually a fault directly of the owners and the breeders and may, in fact, be completely correctable. Some puppies are naturally more aggressive than others with male puppies normally slightly more aggressive than females. Some breeds may also be more aggressive as puppies and may also be more prone to aggression as they mature if not properly trained.

]]> By: Kip’s Mom ***CFS*** http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html/comment-page-1#comment-2529 Kip’s Mom ***CFS*** Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.labpuppyobediencetraining.com/labrador-retriever-puppy-aggressive-or-just-being-a-puppy.html#comment-2529 Aggression is one of the most common reasons for puppies being sent to rescues or shelters when they become unmanageable. The reality is that puppy aggression is usually a fault directly of the owners and the breeders and may, in fact, be completely correctable. Some puppies are naturally more aggressive than others with male puppies normally slightly more aggressive than females. Some breeds may also be more aggressive as puppies and may also be more prone to aggression as they mature if not properly trained. Aggression is one of the most common reasons for puppies being sent to rescues or shelters when they become unmanageable. The reality is that puppy aggression is usually a fault directly of the owners and the breeders and may, in fact, be completely correctable. Some puppies are naturally more aggressive than others with male puppies normally slightly more aggressive than females. Some breeds may also be more aggressive as puppies and may also be more prone to aggression as they mature if not properly trained.

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