I was looking up a few things using google, when I came across this headline... "Non Hyper Family Labs"...I just about LMAO. I was then looking through their website, and I just wanted to highlight a few of the things I found amusing.
They are chewers by nature, but with some gentle guidance will learn what is OK to chew. The worst thing you could do is to punish them for this act. Simply take your television out of their mouth, and replace it with a piece of wood. They will need attention, such as walking, or swimming. They traditionally show a love of water and retrieving. You and a tennis ball will be their best friends. As they have a need for space and exercise, they are not ideal apartment dogs
Um...a piece of wood? And if their labs are chewing on televisions, I would be a little worried.
Please remember that puppies have a very delicate digestion system. Trading dog foods, the stress of going to a new environment, or chewing on the wrong items can give your pup a temporary case of vomiting or diarrhea. By going to the vet unnecessarily at a young age, you may actually be exposing him to a virus lingering in the clinic. Though it is unlikely your pup will experience any of these conditions, please call us should they develop. We can help in deciding if this is a condition needing treatment by a vet.
They can have an upset stomach (when a puppy digests a foreign object,they could develop diarrhea, and in some cases you may see a little blood in the stool (At least this is an all natural material). This is normally caused by the foreign material (the bowl of a puppy will bleed very easily ( the saying is "trash mouths (meaning they will eat anything) and baby stomachs (meaning very sensitive) ", unlike humans the severity of this is low. Should this occur, don't be alarmed.
If a puppy is having bloody diarrhea, or vomiting, it could be really a number of viruses or indicate a serious problem, or could become dehydrated-a new puppy owner should always be slightly alarmed and get it checked out!
In the event a pup is not desirable, (that has never happened) we will be glad to float your deposit to any other litter.
Yeah, sure okay!
3. Is crate training a good idea?
NO. I know many books and breeders swear by this method, but after years of trials I am opposed to it with little exception. Crate training takes advantage of the Lab’s natural tendency to use the bathroom in a place other than what they consider their immediate living environment. Supposedly, you come home and let him out, and he immediately dashes for the bushes. He therefore gets used to going in the correct place, and it becomes habit. Good in theory. There are a couple of drawbacks that make other methods more attractive
5. Is it acceptable to leave my Lab crated while I go to work?
No. I know you may have friends that do this, and they may even talk about how much their Lab loves his crate. There are even books that promote this. That is simple justification for those desiring a Lab, but unable to properly care for one.
Labs were bred to be active dogs. Crating leads to a sedentary lifestyle that is extremely unhealthy, both physically and mentally. You should be able to trust your Lab with the run of your house while you are gone. Train him early, put up with a few chewed items, and you will have an actual family member – not a parrot in a cage.
If you are crating your Labrador, have yourself caned and seek forgiveness. (I’m just joking about seeking forgiveness, but please get him out of the crate!).
ESPECIALLY for new pet owners, they should look into crate training! Wow...
And the puppies they sell, are number.. Yellow #522.They also recommend not giving your dogs chew toys from the petstore, as they harbor germs. Geesh!
Anyone looking into a breeder, make sure you ask lots of questions or if they have a website, read everything! Read between the lines, and if you are a little fuzzy on anything or if anything looks wierd, make sure to ask them about and take everything with a grain of salt.
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