About Older Labs
Labradors past the puppy stage can
be wonderful additions to the family. However, there are
a few things an adoptive family should be aware of
during the decision making process.
When you
purchase a puppy, you start with raw clay, and form the
Lab’s ideas and habits. When you receive an older Lab,
someone has already molded the clay, so to speak. Even
if a previous owner did not train the dog at all, the
ideas of how to act and think are already formed. This
is not to say they can’t change, but it may take work on
your part.
If we place an
adult Labrador in a household that is so drastically
different from what he already knows, it becomes
necessary for the new owner to have patience and quite a
bit of experience in training, or the placement can
become quite discouraging. If, however, we place the
exact same dog in a similar situation from which he
came, or one where owners are skilled at dog handling,
then the situation is perfect. One family may be ready
to hang the dog, while the other family understands and
loves the same dog.
We will do our
best to make sure the placement will work. If you are
totally honest with us, we can make better suggestions.
Most of our older Labs
come from homes where they were well cared for, but lost
the support of their owner to death or job changes. Some
Labs may have missed training, or have had improper
training. We know every one of these dogs, and can tell
you a great deal about them.
Adult microchips
stayed registered to Labpups.com as a safety in the
event of loss. |
