Our family has a yellow lab puppy about 7 months old and up till this point she has been an indoor dog. I have the time for routine care for her (brushing, play and the like) but not to vacuum 3-4 times a day. We have wood floors so hair just flies everywhere. I have been brushing her daily but the shedding hasn't lightened up any. I feel like I can't enjoy my home anymore. The kids can't play on the floor without getting covered with dog hair, can't drag their blankets around without them being covered in dog hair and that's even right after I vacuum every square inch of the house. I hate to put her outside but I am about to lose my mind. What would you suggest? I love her to death, it's just the shedding I can't stand. We have taken her to the vet but they just said it's normal. At a complete loss as to what to do.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
Dog hair kills please be careful that your children stay away from it.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
I suggest finding her a new home. What's ther point in keeping her if you just have her outside?
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
We used to shave my dog, and that helped a lot.
If you can, vacuum the dog. Some dogs actually love this. But for the hair, I think the best would to be outside (on the porch, perhaps..)
As long as you don't forget about her, she'll have a blast smelling and chasing things. But still go out and LOVE her!
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
They can fair well outside. They were bred to retrieve ducks out of often icy water.
But will the dog still get the time and attention once its out there?
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
If your yard is fenced in, then let her out! Working dogs, like labs and Huskies need a lot of excersise and can't always get that inside. Also, in putting her out, her body will begin to recognize the temperature, and she will shed accordingly.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
My labrador retriever lived outside all his life and loved it. We only let him in to sleep in winters, but we live in cold climate. They are hunting dogs, called retrievers for a reason.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
If you don't like dog hairs why have a dog? I cant believe people like you, what did you expect when you bought the thing that it would only shed its hair when its outside?If you bought the dog as a pet then it should live inside with you, only working dogs should be kept outside as they are not used as pets.If you are that fed up maybe the poor thing would have a better life with some one who loves it hair and all.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
no Labradors do not do well outdoors in winter or when it gets to cold, in the summer months it's OK but only if it is not storming out side dogs are very afraid of thunder and very afraid of ligthing.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
The dog sheds, so now you think you can simply make it live outdoors so you don't have to vacuum three or four times a day? You 'poor, poor thing!' I'm sorry, but why didn't you consider all of this BEFORE you got the puppy? You can't just make her live 'outdoors' now to save you from vacuuming, because she'll DIE ... not from 'overexposure' but from not having all of the 'personal stimulation' she gets now as an 'indoor dog' ... so I suggest that you get some small, machine washable 'area rugs' to 'attract' the hair she's shedding ... and that you 'just learn to live with' the hair and the dog ... but if that's not possible, then you MUST find that puppy a GOOD HOME where she'll be loved and wanted for all the love she has to give ... and I'm really sorry for your kids, because I'll bet that YOU are the one with the 'problem' and that they just love their puppy and will be hurt really bady when you give her away ...
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
ya all dogs do fine outside
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
Buy a better dog brush. You need to get the kind that gets the hair way down under the topcoat, at the roots. That's where the loos hair usually hangs out at. Then, get a swiffer sweeper. They work great, and they don't push stuff around. My dog sheds like crazy, and I have up on vacuuming LOL. I vacuum like, twice a week and that's it. Changing his diet a little can help with the shedding.
Shedding is a common problem among pet owners. There's quite a bit you can do about it. Talking to your vet would give you the best ideas. I feel the same way. I can't stand to sit down on the floor with my son, because we get covered in hair. I mean, so much hair, I could become the next bearded lady, if positioned right!! LOL
If you've tried everything you can think of, and she still sheds like crazy, and drives you nuts, then you might want to consider finding her a new home, and getting a pet that doesnt' shed as much. All dogs shed, but some not as much as others. I'm not saying it to be mean, or because I don't think you should put her outside, or whatever. I put my dog outside when it's warm.
Where exactly do you live? If you live sort of south, then I'm usre the dog would be fine, because the closer to the equator, the warmer it is. If you're up north, like canada, or michegan, then I wouldn't advise it. You have to remember, dogs are pack animals, and by you putting her outside, you are isolating her from her pack, and she may start to think she isn't doing something right, so she's been kicked out of the pack.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
Many people think that since labs have short hair they don't shed a lot, but they do shed more than almost any other breed. I would suggest bathing her frequently, once a week if you can manage, and brushing her well after wards, I use a shedding blade not a regular brush. If you brush her when her coat is oily you will not remove near as much hair as you would after a bath because the oil traps the hair. This will help but they are very heavy shedders no matter what.
I hate to say put her outside, because she will not be happy they are the kind of dog that wants to be by your side at all times. But I do empathize with your problem I have two labs and I have just learned to live with the hair, and vacuum a lot.
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Do larador retrievers do well outside?
For starters, don't listen to those people that swear putting a pet outside is equivalent to abuse. I have a lab mix and he is happy both indoors and outdoors ... very laid back.
There's nothing wrong with having your dog be mostly outdoors as long as you do the following:
1. The dog always has clean water and plenty of food, in a sheltered area where it doesn't get ruined by rain, leaves, etc.
2. The dog has shelter. Either a good doghouse or a covered pation. Or both.
3. The dog gets attention every day. Make it a priority. People are healthier when they spend a little more time outside anyway.
4. The dog is routinely bathed and/or given flea control treatment.
5. The yard is fenced. I will admit that keeping a dog chained up all day is cruel.
6. The dog gets to come inside, at least overnight, if it's especially cold or stormy outside.
I guess I could think of more things, but there's the basics. Loving your pets means taking their needs into consideration, and large, energetic dogs are better off having free run of a yard for the majority of their time than being cooped up in a house.
EDIT: If you live farther up north in a cold climate this might not work, because the majority of the year the weather might be uncomfortable or ever dangerous for the dog.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
I have a black lab and white carpet (I know all about it!), and they are not good outside dogs. Their personality will indicate otherwise (because they are always happy, loyal, and loving) but, their coat cannot handle it and eventually they will end up with all sorts of really disgusting skin problems(lose fur around eyes, scabby, scaly skin, tumors etc.). If you take the dog to the groomer they can wash them with a substance that will lessen the amount of shedding drastically couple it up withone of the rubber brushes with the big nubs for brushing (brush from tail to neck) and it should cut vacuum time down to twice a week. Good luck and I hope I have helped a little!
P.S. - If you are to leave dog out, they require more care when it is hot outside as opposed to cold (common misconception). They have coats to handle cold weather. And you cannot give them baths frequently because of the oils in their skin, it will make them produce more oil and cause sebacous cysts.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
Most dogs will shed, but it sounds like you may have a different issue on your hands. I suggest that you review what you are feeding your puppy. Make sure that you have her on a good food. Feeding a natural food diet can greatly increase the condition of your dog's hair and sking. If you don't want to feed a diet of raw or natural food then check out higher end premium dog foods. Nutro brand has been proven to help the skin and decrease shedding. Also, you could check into supplements. It may take a few weeks but her shedding should decrease. Also, the shedding will increase and decrease according to your weather.
However - your dog will always shed hair, especially this breed. If you change some things to help her develop a healthy coat but still can't live with the shedding indoors then I would suggest you seriously think about your ability to keep the dog. While the dog would stay alive outside - she will suffer from being "ousted" from her pack. And she will never be able to have the same amount of time, attention, and love outside that she had inside. I would suggest that you see about giving her to a loving family and then try to find a breed with less shedding to welcome into your home.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
Kids get sticky and dogs shed. These are facts of life. Didn't you find out what life with a dog would be like, BEFORE you got the dog? Do you put your kids out when they get sticky? Most dogs love to spend some time outdoors, but they are bred to be our companions. They are not happy unless they are with their people. Life with pets is not pristine. Some shoes and furniture will get chewed, there will be dog hair and accidents. In return, you will have undying, unconditional love, and lifelong friends for your children. What could be better? If you are vacuuming 3-4 times a day, I think you should relax. Dog hair never killed anyone. Dog dander, on the other hand, is tough to live with--but only if you're allergic. Otherwise, don't worry about it. In fact, I believe current medical understanding is that exposure to pets helps eliminate pet allergies in children. Certainly, pets provide a world of education and love for them. Given the choice, I bet your kids would choose the dog over a hairless house, any day. I know I would. Totally outside dogs are never as happy, and on a chain they are all miserable, and often turn mean. In the cold weather, their water freezes, and they are miserable. Taking on a puppy is a big responsibility like adopting a child. Adapt. You'll be happier in the end. Otherwise, find a new and loving home for the puppy now--with someone who wants it to really be part of the family. And do it while the dog is a puppy, not after he's grown. It will hurt him less. But remember, when a parent takes away a beloved animal from a child, the child never ever forgets it. I know plenty of people who will back me up on that.
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
Dog hair is part of the fun of having a dog. Different seasons bring about different levels of shedding, but labs have very very thick fur, so some level of shedding has to be expected at all times. My advice would be get used to it!
The dog should be fine outside physically, but she won't be happy all alone after having gotten used to your company. She may take on some new character traits that you won't like! She will find new ways of entertaining herself (chewing garden gnomes, digging your mulch, flower beds, dragging trash around, etc.)
Perhaps you could either get used to a furry house (it's not so bad!) or find her a new home. Either way, good luck!
Do larador retrievers do well outside?
I can relate! We have a yellow lab, I didn't want a dog that sheds, but she's the husbands hunting dog. She is a very good dog but the shedding is terrable. Have you ever put him in a kennel in the house? I honestly don't think after being in the house all the time, and then keeping him outside is going to go over very well with him. He will probably bark! Our lab whines when we put her outside no matter what the weather and most of the time she lays in her kennel in the house. She loves her kennel, when she is shedding really bad she gets her time in the house, I try to leave her outside longer so the hairs fall off, when it's nice I make the husband take her swimming so the hairs fall off, brush her , and she still sheds. But for the most part I make her stay on the kitchen lineoum, that way it's not all over the carpets.
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