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If we do not walk Charlie at least once a day he chews anything in his reach. His behavior is stellar when we exercise him often.
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As long as you let him know who is the alpha dog you are alright. Best dog I have ever had.
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First, I must say you will be very happy with your dog once it is trained. I have a lab oit mix and he is the BEST dog! I had some problems training mine because they are stubborn! my friends thought he was nuts and me as well for keeping him, but the are shocked at how well trained and what a wonderful dog he is.
To potty train every time he would go in the house I would take his paw and scratch it on the door over and over to show him how to tell me that he needed to go. Then i realized I did not want him scratching the door so I would tell him "door, door, door" when he would have an accident. Now he stands by the door when he needs to go.
For the tearing stuff up...I totally understand. I came home with my entire carpet (entire apartment) ripped up and the padding in shreds along with my favorite heels. Get a bone problem solved! I got him rawhide bones on a regular basis and never had a problem again. ever.
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I just recently got a lab pit mix puppy. her name is delilah. She is the most well trained dog I have had. she is about 16 weeks old and iI'e only had her 1 week. She already knows how to 'sit' and 'shake'. She is such an intelligent dog. i recommend anybody to get one. She is so precious and sweet.
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I knew a guy with black lab pit mix puppies, and i had to get one. He was 4 weeks when we received him. A little young! His name is Bear and he is now 110+ lbs and isn't done growing at 11 months (his dad was a larger breed lab of 120+ lbs) and his mom was the pitty. I think this breed is the best since I've had him. I was planning on breeding him, seeing he is such a good dog!! He loves all animals and children and does anything and everything i tell him. But is also trained to attack on command ive seen his vicious side! I would recommend this breed for anybody, kids, police dogs, everything :)
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My boyfriend and I found Ringo, our black lab, pit mix puppy in the middle of the road when he was about six to eight weeks old. We potty trained him in about a month. We took him out constantly and whenever he used the bathroom we went "go pee pee" and cheered and clapped. He already knows sit and speak. He also knows "drop it" when he has something. He is the sweetest craziest dog ever. We have lots and lots of toys for him to play with... he does have a habit of chewing things he shouldn't but immediately drops them when I say "drop it". I guess it's really all about patience.
I never get stressed out with him. I am calm and he listens to me. Walking him is a challenge (during certain parts of the walk) he just loves to meet new people and new doggies. He's so friendly and we socialized him like crazy from the get go. Like walked him around downtown Asheville NC for hours and had a hundred or so people play and pet him... we take him with us everywhere. Get your dog out of the house. Take him to the park. Such an awesome dog to have. Just wonder if he will be protective when he gets older. Just have to find out. He also LOVES the car. It took two weeks for him to not whine while in the car but I was just patient, and though freakishly annoying. He eventually got used to it and loves it. Takes time.
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Hello! This has nothing to do with the training, but we fostered a lab/pit mix and we are trying to locate her. We just want to know if she's ok. We named her Cherry and she went to a rescue named Throwaway pups. She was very hard to train also. My little girl misses her badly, so if you think this is her, could you please email me at niklnisbet AT yahoo.com Thank you
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I have a 2 1/2 year old yellow lab, she is great. We cennel trained her from the get go and she loves her space. She goes to it on demand and spends most of her time when not with the family or outside lounging in it. Just this past Monday she gave birth to 7 Lab Pit mix puppies. They are so cute. We have 5 girls and 2 boys. A few are black with white chest and one or two have white on their feet and chins. There are a few who are somewhat of a chocolate brown color. They are only a week old and I'm looking forward to seeing what they start to look like. I am trying to find them homes though, unfortunately I can only keep one.:(
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My puppy Jack is also a Lab/Pitt mix. He was 9 weeks when I adopted him, now he is 16 weeks. I love him so much, and I use a crate for when I'm gone (he really freaks out-it's heartbreaking but he isn't safe by himself) but I'm home most the day and he drives me nuts! He already runs the house - I'll do anything to appease him so he won't chew, bite, eat, jump (with a side of scratching) or pee on my friends when they come to the door.
He bugs everyone that comes over to death, and he's regressed in his training - now when I take him outside he lays down and chews grass, then goes inside. I'm losing friends because of my dog. My house smells horrible. I'm afraid I have a Marley on my hands. Have I mentioned he chokes himself on his walks? It's awful. I need some help!
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I have a pit/lab mix.his name is keybo. He is the nicest puppy ever. He is 9 months old, and weighs 80 pounds. He is great with kids, but he is very protective. Specially of the children. I recommend anyone having one. I think they should breed more. I'm actually interested in breeding him if anyone in Maine had a female that they would like to. breed.chivibri1 AT yahoo.com
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Our mixed up lab. Loves the out doors and is a great family dog. Fits in like one of the kids.
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Our dog forest is probably the laziest dog ever. Don't get me wrong. The house trained himself, but would rather sleep all day then play catch, but when awake bounces up and down more then run around.
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We adopted a lab/pit mix from a shelter in Las Vegas right before my husband deployed 2 years ago, while she is very unsure of new people due to her being previously mistreated she is the most gental dog I have ever met. She loves to socialize with other dogs especially the smallest ones she can find! She was my plus one to everything while my husband was away. She is so well behaved and required little training. She also loves children and has acted as a walker while little ones were learning to walk on more than one occasion. We adopted a brother (wirehair wolfhound) for her a year ago and they were instant best friends.
Lilly is so smart she takes everything in! We recently moved across the country and it was fascinating seeing her discover everything for the first time! I was a little nervous when I found out she was a pit mix but she has a heart of gold and when I look at her now I don't know how I missed it. I just thank god we found her!
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This is the best dog in the world! Yes. they chew, chew and crate training is a must. One question though, she destroys every toy out there! Any suggestions? She won't play with her kong as a toy.
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I would say crate training is good but i have a pit/lab mix 1 1/2 old. I house trained him by talking him out every half hour, I used the phase "Go Pee", and gave him treats when he used the bathroom outside. Now i just open the door and say "go pee" and thats what he does. Biggest 90lb lab dog around.
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I would say crate training is good but I have a pit/lab mix 1 1/2 old. I house trained him by talking him out every half hour, I used the phase "Go Pee", and gave him treats when he used the bathroom outside. Now I just open the door and say "go pee" and that's what he does. He is one of the biggest 90lbs lab dog around.
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I have to say these are amazing dogs. despite what you hear about pitbulls being agressive and dangerous dogs to own. It is all about how you raise them. They are so incredibly loyal to their owner. Mine is still a pup so there is lots of training needed. But they are such smart dogs they learn fast!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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?
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Her name is Sugar.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Maybe he's nervous about his new home
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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.
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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.
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crate crate crate train her. it saved my sanity many times. search online about crate trainging.
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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!
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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 :)
Posted on 02/11/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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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.
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