Lab Pit Mix Puppy

RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post by Saphiras_Mom (1) | (01/02/2009) Contact We rescued a 'lab mix' last year. At first I was horrified when the vet, immediately upon seeing her, said she was a pit. She also assured us that these are fantastic dogs, despite bad press. I did my research and found out that I would have no other dog! I just sent her DNA test out today - I'm just curious what results come up. She is sooooo smart, is fantastic with people, and though she prefers humans to dogs, she does play VERY nice in the dog park - especially with the little teacup dogs (really!). She's not been crated since she's 7 months old and we've never had a problem with her being destructive - she chews on what is 'hers' and doesn't bother household items. Amazing! I will always have a 'Bully Dog' after this experience. She is super trainable, super friendly, and although energitic, she knows 'inside behavior'... She's a lady! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Siera (Guest Post) (01/02/2009) We just had to get rid of our lab/pitbull mix. We miss her so much but our living arrangement wasn't allowing her to stay and we weren't around enough to get her enough exercise. We miss her. =[ Her name is Sadie and is 1 yr 7 months. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By King (Guest Post) (01/02/2009) I have a lab/pitt mix. His name is Jasper, he was trained in 2 months. At actually 5 months, he would respond to commands like, sit, stay, give 'five' and roll over! This is my first dog and I have never dreamt of a better one. He is so smart and loving, always in a good mood. Never aggressive and great with kids. He loves to play and always cuddle! The thing is, he looks so tough, people actually stay away from me when I am in parks or hiking which is great since I usually go by myself. Best dog ever! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By King (Guest Post) (01/02/2009) I have a lab/pitt mix. His name is Jasper, he was trained in 2 months. At actually 5 months, he would respond to commands like, sit, stay, give 'five' and roll over! This is my first dog and I have never dreamt of a better one. He is so smart and loving, always in a good mood. Never aggressive and great with kids. He loves to play and always cuddle! The thing is, he looks so tough, people actually stay away from me when I am in parks or hiking which is great since I usually go by myself. Best dog ever! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Chelsea (Guest Post) (12/30/2008) I have a male lab/pit mix that I got from my local shelter but I can't decide if he even has lab in him. He has the face of a pit but he is lean. He doesn't have the same coat that other lab/pit mixes have. Any opinions? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By katie (Guest Post) (12/25/2008) i just got a lab/pit mix. she's 8 weeks old. She was bred with a full bred black lab and a full bred blue pit. She's adorable. She's still young but she's already learning quickly. She listens very well. One thing I recommend is to try to get them on a regular potty time because she doesn't like to go outside. Hah. Anybody looking to get a lab/pit mix I highly recommend it. They are smart, loving and adorable dogs! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Laura (Guest Post) (12/17/2008) I have a pit lab mix that was found wandering a parking lot at 5 weeks, she was a pound and a half. She's now 6 months and 45 lbs. She was crate trained and housetrained by 8 weeks. They are so unbelievably smart. She learned sit, speak, touch (with her nose on my hand) in about three tries. The wait command (when I put her food down) took a little longer. She is playful to the extreme and one of the best toys ever is an empty gatorade or gallon deer park bottle with kibble, milk bones and some old socks or hair scrunchies. The socks keep everything from coming out too easy but she rolls it around with her paws and picks it up like a soccor ball. I also buy the big bones that have marrow and when she has gotten the middle out I put peanut butter around inside and she spends ages licking it out (thats what she gets when she's crated so now I can just say crate and she goes right in). These dogs are highly intelligent and easily bored so they become destructive if they aren't challenged. I also strongly suggest learning to be the alpha dog. These dogs need rules, boundaries and limitations as the dog whisperer says, and they will respect you if you give them to them. This picture was at nine weeks. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Melissa (Guest Post) (12/17/2008) This is Atlas... my pitadore (lab/pit mix). He is a rescue and the best dog I have ever owned. He is so sweet and loving... a 60 pound lap dog. I wouldn't trade him for the world. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Terry (Guest Post) (11/04/2008) I just lost my 14 year old lab pit mix, Max, to vestibular. He was very head strong. When I decided that I needed to be alpha, that worked. Crate them, train them (behav 1 and 2) exercise them , and love them. They are the greatest friend ever. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Jennifer (Guest Post) (11/01/2008) I have a 2 yr old lab pit mix and always crate trained her. When your gone put her in a crate that is big enough for her to lay down and turn around. Its not mean she will be fine. It works. If you bring her out and she doesn't go to the bathroom, put her in the crate for 20 min then take her out again. She has to learn that she only goes outside. Most of all never let her out of your sight in the house. Once you do she will get into anything and everything she can. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Melissa (Guest Post) (10/06/2008) I just got a puppy who we were told was a Lab Shepherd mix, but she is definitely a lab/pit mix. She Is one of the sweetest puppies ever. Three months old at this point and we've had her for a week. The has also mastered sit in this very short amount of time which I was so pleased about, but the potty training not yet. I'm impressed however because she knows what "go pee pee" means because every time I tell her to outside she does right away. She is a great pup though, I wouldn't trade her for another. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Amber (Guest Post) (09/06/2008) I also have a lab/pit puppy, I found her when she was about 3 weeks old and have been trying to train her from the get go.. I tried those puppy pads around the house. They didn't work. She just chewed them, I bought her several chew toys also, but any chance she gets she chews something other than her chew toys. But she is VERY smart. She learned Sit and lay down almost immediately, she is really good with other dogs and LOVES people, especially me. She is very protective and barks whenever anyone new comes into the house or into the room really. I will definitely have to try crate training. Thanks! This is Luna! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Janet (Guest Post) (07/06/2008) I have a lab/pit mix, he is very smart wanting to please and is house broken at 9 weeks old. I owe it to the dog whisperer. I have rehabed a deranged st. bernard with his methods as well. I would suggest his methods to all dog owners. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By ashley (Guest Post) (06/28/2008) I have a 3 yr old pit/lab mix and crate training is the best! Make sure that when you come in to let your dog out of the kennel that you don't talk to him/her or pet them until they have calmed down. If you get him/her excited when you come home then when you leave they know they will be really excited later and this aids separation anxiety. I did this w/ Zeus and it has helped A LOT. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Mariah (Guest Post) (05/29/2008) I have a 1 yr old black lab/pit bull mix. She is finally trained but it was hard for the first couple months. There are 3 main things I was told to do and it worked as long as I kept up with it. 1. kennel Train the dog at night. She will learn to hold her bladder. Eventually she will do it all the time. It also works for a less cruel punishment. 2. My vet once told me to buy lots and lots of chew toys. Keep up to at least 10 so that she can keep herself occupied. Ive used old stuffed animals for a cheap alternative. 3. Try keeping the TV on when you leave. That way she can hear human voices and feel more comfortable when your gone. Most of all though you HAVE to stick to it. Otherwise, it will prolong the training time. Good luck. :) Shes very adorable! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Sherry (Guest Post) (05/29/2008) I have a 12 year old pit/lab. Crate train her! That is the most lovable dog. Just be patient you can raise a child in 1 month either. I was having a problem when I first got her to. But now we are on the same page. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By s. s. (Guest Post) (05/27/2008) I have a lab pit pup and she is wonderful. She does go potty in the house on potty pads, when i am not home, but when i am home she goes outside. She is very playful and very loving. These are very smart dogs. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Erin (Guest Post) (05/22/2008) We also have a lab pit mix. We are having trouble with her going to the bathroom in the apartment also. I'm home all day and take her out all the time. usually about 10-15 mins after she eats or drinks. She goes outside when she is there, but keeps going in the apartment also. However, she is the sweetest puppy ever and loves everyone and everything! She is also VERY smart. she is only two months and has mastered sit in every element. (Her name is Koda) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By hunterwithabow AT q.com (Guest Post) (05/07/2008) I also have a lab/pit mix, my Berlin, I love her. She is trained on hand language and very loving but once I let her out in my house as so to rip my stuff up but a kennel stopped all that. She' my girl. She's 5 years and old enough to know. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Cyn (Guest Post) (03/07/2008) I have an 8 year old Lab/Pit mix. He is highly intelligent and was housebroken and stop chewing within 10 days of me bringing him home. He is non aggressive and very loving. VERY obedient and laid back. He loves my children and is the best dog I have ever had. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab mix/German Sheppard Puppy Post By anonymous (Guest Post) (02/28/2008) Her name is Sugar. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Kris (Guest Post) (01/21/2008) I just want to know i have a 20 month old son and I have a 2 month old lab/pit mix I got my son for Christmas. I want to know if they actually make good pets for kids. I love the dog. I want to keep it, but I need to get it to stop biting. I know it is just biting, cause it is a puppy, but I need it to be safe for my son. It has done very well with my son, as far as everything goes, but the biting is bad. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By April (Guest Post) (01/19/2008) I have a six month old Black Lab/ Pit Bull Mix and he housetrained himself. It was unbelievable. He learns his tricks really fast as well. He can sit, lay down, shake, catch, and even high five. We are still working on the stay- he is so hyper sometimes doesn't want to stay put. Right now we are trying to get him to stop barking when someone comes in and to get him to leave our older german shepard alone. We think he has a crush on her. Sometimes she just doesn't want to play. So if anyone has any advice please let me know. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Loving pet owner (Guest Post) (12/09/2007) I have a Lab/pit male 1.1/2 yrs , These dogs are highly intelligent . Our dog was found on the street he was about 5wks old. Crate training is a must. It creates feeling of a secure place for any pup, a den of sorts. Be firm in training. Our boy has become very on command and likes routine, And has become very important part of our home life. Though hes shy around strangers, he is non aggressive and very loving. Good luck :)( 80 lbs strong..) Sargent Pepper-Jack aka: pony-boy Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Jasmine (Guest Post) (11/09/2007) I'm having that same trouble. If you find some tips can you email me on jasmine.logan08 AT yahoo.com. please. we've tried everything Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post by Wildpup (1) | (05/04/2007) Blog! | Contact We have a 11 month old Lab/Pit mix and he seems very agressive towards me but he listens to my husband, we have also crate trained him since he was 5 weeks old, any ideas on how I can get him to listen to me, whne my husband leave the room, he will jump on the counters and pull whatever he can off, any suggestions would be helpful Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Sasha (Guest Post) (04/14/2007) Maybe he's nervous about his new home Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By stephanie (Guest Post) (02/14/2007) CRATE TRAINING IS VERY IMPORTANT! I have a pitbull, and he has been crate trained since I first got him at 5 weeks old. When I am about to leave the house, I say firmly, "Go to BED!" and he quickly walks fast to his crate. Right before I leave the house to go anywhere that I must put him in his crate, I take him out to the bathroom, and then he goes straight in his crate on his own. This is so very important. Never put the dog inside the crate when he misbehaves, because he will think everytime he is put in his crate is when he is not obedient to you. Everytime he does a good thing, he must receive lots of praise, and when he does something negative, you must also make him know he was a bad boy, like roll up a newspaper, and smack him lightly in his behind, and firmly say "BAD BOY". That is how I got my dog to listen to me, and my methods have worked for me. Good Luck. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Karen (Guest Post) (02/13/2007) We have a black lab, he is almost 1, the best thing you can do for your dog is crate train him/her, that worked like a charm for us. Labs instinctively like to chew or eat anything, so make sure your pup has a lot of different chew toys. Our dog had a few accidents in the house when we first got him, which is normal, just keep taking her outside, we got good at recognizing when he looked like he was going to go, and we would quickly get him outside. Don't get discouraged, labs are so much fun and they are quick learners. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post by sandy63 (477) | (02/12/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact crate crate crate train her. it saved my sanity many times. search online about crate trainging. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post By Marna (Guest Post) (02/12/2007) If you're not already, read up on crate training. I raise labs and have always raised my pups this way. You and the dog will be very happy! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post by ShonaProphett (1) | (02/11/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact Perhaps I can help; like babies, puppies' digestive systems aren't quite fully developed. The best way, I've found, to get them to understand housetraining is to keep it regulated along with mealtimes. (I'm assuming that you don't leave food out all the time) Outside first thing in the morning, lots of praise for doing what's to be done and then, after every meal, repeat the same routine. It helps if mealtimes are at regular times and if supper is well before bedtime, to allow time for nature to take it's course. Try to make sure your pup associates a certain word or phrase with each action, ie dinner, walkies, toilet etc, and after a few days of sticking rigidly to the routine, puppy should associate each one of his/her newly learned actions with the appropriate keyword followed by your response. At mealtimes, make sure the puppy knows that it's time to eat up, give him/her adequate time and then take the food away if it isn't all eaten. This way, you know how much he's consuming and it also helps save on the petfood bills. Hope this helps :) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Lab Pit Mix Puppy Post by holgad (1) | (02/11/2007) Profile | Contact A friend who recently bought a lab puppy has been reading up on the subject of training and here is something she's been doing, which she says takes patience but works well since these dogs are so smart - whenever she takes the dog outside to use the bathroom, she rings a bell that she has hanging on the door. The idea is to train the dog to ring the bell on its own when it needs to go out. It won't work of course until the dog has complete comtrol of it's bowels but it would be worth a try. Report Spam or Abuse