FAQ and help Archives - The Labrador Site https://www.thelabradorsite.com/category/faq/ All about Labrador Retrievers Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:40:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 Why Do Dogs Dig In Their Beds? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-do-dogs-dig-in-their-beds/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-do-dogs-dig-in-their-beds/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:43:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=28241 Lots of dogs dig a little, or a lot, at some point in their lives. Some breeds are more hardwired to do it than others. But a lot of the instincts which cause dogs to dig up their bedding are universal to all breeds. So the difference between a dog who can’t resist digging in...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-do-dogs-dig-in-their-beds/feed/ 2 Why Dogs Run Away And How To Stop Them https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dogs-running-away/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dogs-running-away/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:19:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=13006 Do you remember a time when your Labrador would rush towards you each time you called their name? Is all that changing now? Does your dog take their time, stop to sniff a leaf, or examine a place where another dog has peed? Do they sometimes look directly at you, then turn away and carry...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dogs-running-away/feed/ 9 Why Is My Dog Scratching And How Can I Help Him? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-scratching/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-scratching/#comments Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:39:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=23494 As a veterinarian, I help a lot of dogs with scratching issues. I’m going to help you to understand the potential underlying reasons, what you can do treat habitual itching at home, and when it’s time to visit your local practice for a bit more assistance and prescription drugs. Symptoms Scratching is self explanatory, but...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-scratching/feed/ 3 Why Do Labs Eat Everything? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-do-labs-eat-everything/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-do-labs-eat-everything/#comments Thu, 09 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=28819 The Labrador as a breed is famous for their appetite. And there is a genetic reason why many Labs are greedy. Unfortunately the Lab’s affection for eating can sometimes extend to inedible and very inappropriate items.   Almost all puppies and many young dogs, will chew up soft toys, blankets and other bedding, and anything you...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-do-labs-eat-everything/feed/ 3 Why Do Dogs Eat Poop – And How To Stop Them! https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-dogs-eat-poop-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-dogs-eat-poop-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:46:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=199 The scientific term for poop eating is coprophagia. And most of those writing to me about a dog with coprophagia are very upset. The chances are, if your dog has this problem, you are upset too. But I hope by the end of this article, you will feel a lot better Since I first wrote...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-dogs-eat-poop-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/feed/ 70 Labrador Puppy Growth: Chart And FAQ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/labrador-puppy-growth-faq/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/labrador-puppy-growth-faq/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:26:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=223 A Labrador puppy growth chart can help you to check your puppy’s development is on track. But it’s important to remember that there’s a wide variation in growth rates, weights and heights, between healthy puppies that are the same age. I will share the average Labrador weight, height and general Labrador size at different points...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/labrador-puppy-growth-faq/feed/ 94 Dogs And Handwashing – The Bottom Line! https://www.thelabradorsite.com/should-you-wash-your-hands-after-petting-a-dog/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/should-you-wash-your-hands-after-petting-a-dog/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:33:34 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=39648 From a health and safety perspective it makes perfect sense to wash your hands after handling a pet. But our dogs usually live amongst us as family members and we have to be realistic about what that means.  It’s an interesting fact that normal life and perfect hygiene are rarely entirely compatible. I have three...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/should-you-wash-your-hands-after-petting-a-dog/feed/ 0 What To Do When You Can’t Afford To Keep Your Dog https://www.thelabradorsite.com/cant-afford-to-keep-my-dog-anymore/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/cant-afford-to-keep-my-dog-anymore/#comments Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:31:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=28145 There is no shame in realising you can’t afford to keep your dog, and looking for a safe and ethical way to give them the life you aren’t able to right now. Price rises, income drops, medical bills and job losses feel like they’re rife at the moment. No one brings a pet into their...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/cant-afford-to-keep-my-dog-anymore/feed/ 1 How To Get Dog Hair Out Of Carpet https://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-get-dog-hair-out-of-carpet/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-get-dog-hair-out-of-carpet/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:40:21 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=38392 Whether you own a heavy shedding Labrador, or a tiny short-coated Italian Greyhound, if you live with a pup, you’ll need to learn how to get dog hair out of carpet. Dog hair sheds so that new hairs can take their place. This maintains the quality of their coat, and also makes seasonal changes possible...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-get-dog-hair-out-of-carpet/feed/ 0 Why Do Dogs Hate Cats? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-do-dogs-hate-cats/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/why-do-dogs-hate-cats/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:44:56 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=38384 Why do dogs hate cats? Dogs’ hatred of cats is legendary. Indeed, my own dog loudly chases cats out of our yard the moment he sets eyes on them. But surveys of people with pet cats and dogs living under the roof suggest that most of them live together very harmoniously. What’s more, when dogs...

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