I have a Lab/Chow/(?) Newfoundland female which has been...

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Answer by Julie
Submitted on 11/27/2004
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I have a Lab/Chow female who is 9 years old. I recently picked up a stray lab mix male puppy, looks like her twin, about 4 months old. I knew there would be at least some trouble because my girl was definitely a one person dog! She really bit the puppy on the first day to warn him not to go into her 'room', then never again. He learned. The rest of the yard and house are ok, there she will let him bite and chew her and roll her over and take away her toys, balls, and sticks even from her mouth; but food is a no-no, must keep them seperated. Females are very territorial and my female will not allow the male in her 'room', where she eats and sleeps. Right now they have seperate 'rooms.'

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Question by Bonnie
Submitted on 2/11/2004
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I have a Lab/Chow/(?) Newfoundland female which has been raised with a collie/husky mis female, lately she (chow mix) has been attacking the other dog for no aparent reason. Can you shed light on this? My deceased husband was in charge of this dog and couldn't/wouldn't control her. She is now about 7 yrs old. Many people have advised turning her in to an animal shelter, I fear she would not get adopted and then be "put down".

Answer by marcy
Submitted on 3/16/2004
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I would consider finding a home for the chow mix. When a dog is not made to be obedient when at a young age then when they get older they are set in their ways and are harder to control. I would not send her to a shelter i would first try a new home for her where there are not other pets.

Answer by Kelly
Submitted on 8/11/2004
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I am the owner of a 7 year old lab/chow mix who I adopted from a shelter. She came with some bad habits but we have been very successful in addressing those problems through training. Both breeds are very smart and should train easily regardless of age. Consult with a trainer who specializes in agressive behavior.

Answer by BONNIE
Submitted on 9/14/2005
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I feel that all dogs are basically good and the owners are the major problem. I have a lab chow mix. Knowing of the chow breed, I did thorough research and completed classes to appropriately train my dog. I encourage positive reinforcement. He realizes, though, I am the alfa. He respects and listens to me. I get many complements on his disposition. I believe this is based on his continual training and positive reinforcement.

Answer by sweetrose
Submitted on 11/15/2005
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i just recently took in a chow/lab mixed puppy i don't know much about dogs but i am up to the challenge! i have always wanted a dog and someone was going to have him put down because they could not have him in there new apartment that they moved to. i received him last night and all day today we have been just chilling around the house and now i have to go to work and i am afraid to see the house after i come home. do you have any suggestions??

Answer by Ali
Submitted on 5/30/2006
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my favorite dog is a chow so thats hard to hear for me.

Answer by jackie
Submitted on 3/1/2007
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I Have A problem, I got A Chow/Lab mix yesterday from the pet store. He is so cute. But now after reading so many horror stories about these dogs, i am afraid. i have 3 small children, Is this dog safe??? He is 8 weeks HELP!!!!

Answer by Veronica
Submitted on 6/19/2007
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I two have a lab/chow mix.. There is a good program at petsmart that could help you train her..

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