Why does my puppy listen to me but not my wife?

Generally, this dynamic among owners and the dog has a lot to do with pack leadership. So, the dog simply learns, “I have to listen to and respect this person; however, not so much this other person.” The analogy I use on a daily basis is that it’s just like children.

Why does my dog listen to me but not my husband?

While wolves are loyal to their leader (one alpha in a pack), dogs are loyal to their human (they are closest to only one human even if brought up in a big family). This is probably why your dog listens to you and not your partner. Because he is only loyal to you and sees no reason to be loyal to any other human.

Why does my dog run away from me when I approach?

Your dog might figure out a way to take off if they are bored. Maybe you left them alone for a long time and they are lonely. Or they may have lots of energy to use up because they don’t have toys or other dogs to play with. Or maybe they are having more fun somewhere else.

How do I know if my puppy is scared of me?

In terms of knowing when your dog’s fear response has been triggered, most dogs will show undeniable signs of this, such as cowering, growling, barking, showing their teeth, tucking their tail, putting their ears back, and even trembling.

Are Labs protective?

Labrador Retrievers are not typically considered protective in the same way that traditional guarding breeds are. They may try to protect their household from things they view as a threat. But to the open-hearted Lab, not many encounters fall into the category of “threatening”.

Is it normal for a Labrador to sleep all the time?

Some people may be happy with a quiet dog that sleeps all the time and mostly keeps out of the way. But for Labradors that are a very active and social breed, this is not normal behavior.

Is it OK to leave a puppy alone for 8 hours?

When your puppy’s alone time training has progressed enough that you can leave them alone for part of the day, but eight hours is still too much, a dog walker can be a perfect solution. Schedule the walk in the middle of the day, when your puppy is ready for company and the time is ripe for a potty break.

What kind of attention does a young Labrador need?

Young Labradors need exercise, mental stimulation and attention, but it needs to be the right sort of exercise and the right sort of attention. Ignoring bad behavior, jumping, nipping and so on is important. But it is not the end of the story. Your young dog needs an appropriate way of engaging with his family.

Why is my labrador acting out all the time?

Usually the problem is a symptom of something being wrong or missing in the dog’s life and the behavior is the way they try to cope. Some possible causes of Labrador behavior problems are as follows: Poor health, pain or illness. Fear or being scared of something or someone in their environment.