Monday, January 5, 2009

Labrador Problems - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia

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The Labrador retriever is essentially a creature that does not suffer from any specific behavioral problems, though as with all breeds there are always certain animals that will show some abnormalities including those related to their health and also behavior.


Sometimes, these rather large animals will have problems related to their size including being too aggressive and often diagnosing the exact nature of such Labrador problems can be both confusing as well as difficult. Another common Labrador problem is that of chasing cats and smaller dogs, and this is an instinctive problem that should be addressed through providing adequate Labrador training to your pet at an early stage in his life.


To overcome such problems you may want to check out an expert behaviorist who can suggest possible methods to solve the problem, though if you choose to train your pet on your own be prepared to spend a lot of time in the training him and also exercise patience as well as be determined to teach your pet how he must behave in an appropriate and acceptable manner.


The Labrador is an intelligent animal that is also gentle and by giving him proper Labrador training you can easily resolve most of the common Labrador problems associated with this breed. In fact, a common behavioral problem is that of destructiveness which in turn is often related to separation anxiety and though it is certainly something that will cause dog owners a lot of worry, it can easily be overcome through proper Labrador training and also by giving him special treatment meant to overcome a dog's anxiety. Even use of anti-anxiety medicines is recommended, at least in the beginning when your pet is being taught how to remain calm and not get anxious.


Another common Labrador problem has to do with loud noises which can upset your pet very easily and to overcome such Labrador problems you may need to play recordings of the disturbing sounds at low volumes at first and then as he gets used to the sounds, play them a bit louder until he has overcome his fear of noise at its highest level.


If you notice Labrador problems in your pet that are related to his behavior, you would do well to consult a behaviorist to get some useful leads on how to deal with the problem. In fact, you must be able to provide early and timely Labrador training if you don't want to contend with another common Labrador problem which is that of chewing up things and also destroying property. Such problems generally are noticed in Labradors that are highly energetic and playful and it also occurs when your Labrador gets frustrated when his territory is invaded. Also, chewing becomes a habit in Labradors when they are left alone as it causes them to become anxious and they need some way to vent their fears.


However, Labradors and most other dog breeds as well are not spiteful animals and they do not chew up things to get back at you and thus you need to find out the root cause of the problem before finding appropriate Labrador training methods to help teach your pet how not to chew up your possessions and property. You should also spend as much time as is possible with your dog in sorting out different Labrador problems, and with dedication, determination as well as patience and of course, firmness it should not be difficult to resolve his problematic behaviors.

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