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Jen Starzecki U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.76 Clarity of Response 9.77 Politeness 9.85 Response Time(hr) 4.7 --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.4 Total Questions 582	*PLEASE NO QUESTIONS REGARDING PROBLEM BEHAVIORS. THIS MUST BE ADDRESSED BY AN ANIMAL BEHAVIORIST. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A LAB, BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY A PROFESSIONAL* I'm happy to answer questions about the Labrador Retriever breed and about temperament, basic information about field lines versus show lines, training your Lab, grooming your Lab, and what it's like to live with a dog breed that's smart and versatile, but isn't for everyone. I can answer questions about conformation, showing, and breeding for the betterment of the Labrador Retriever.
Labman U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.76 Clarity of Response 9.77 Politeness 9.92 Response Time(hr) 8.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.7 Total Questions 2845	Housebreaking, chewing, feeding Most medical questions are best handled through a local vet. I try to base my answers on carefully proven methods confirmed by my own experience. Much of what I know about dogs, I have learned raising a puppy every year since 1991 for a large dog guide school. I am familiar with several similar programs. Nobody is in a better position to know dogs, need ones with long, active life, and share what they know, than the service dog schools. In addition I have done extensive reading. My answers have much more to back them than the limited experience any one dog owner can have. PLEASE DON'T SEND ME MEDICAL OR BREEDING QUESTIONS. An internet forum is not the appropriate place for them. Even if I could tell what was wrong from a handful of symptoms, you would still need to get the medications from your local vet. Breeding should be left to those not needing to ask simple, basic questions. Books have been written about it. Rather than ask me a question, start reading. Those unwilling to do the work it takes to produce quality puppies should spay/neuter their pets at 6 months. I will not .....

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Jen Starzecki

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***PLEASE NO QUESTIONS REGARDING PROBLEM BEHAVIORS. THIS MUST BE ADDRESSED BY AN ANIMAL BEHAVIORIST. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A LAB, BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY A PROFESSIONAL*** I'm happy to answer questions about the Labrador Retriever breed and about temperament, basic information about field lines versus show lines, training your Lab, grooming your Lab, and what it's like to live with a dog breed that's smart and versatile, but isn't for everyone. I can answer questions about conformation, showing, and breeding for the betterment of the Labrador Retriever.

Labman

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Housebreaking, chewing, feeding Most medical questions are best handled through a local vet. I try to base my answers on carefully proven methods confirmed by my own experience. Much of what I know about dogs, I have learned raising a puppy every year since 1991 for a large dog guide school. I am familiar with several similar programs. Nobody is in a better position to know dogs, need ones with long, active life, and share what they know, than the service dog schools. In addition I have done extensive reading. My answers have much more to back them than the limited experience any one dog owner can have. PLEASE DON'T SEND ME MEDICAL OR BREEDING QUESTIONS. An internet forum is not the appropriate place for them. Even if I could tell what was wrong from a handful of symptoms, you would still need to get the medications from your local vet. Breeding should be left to those not needing to ask simple, basic questions. Books have been written about it. Rather than ask me a question, start reading. Those unwilling to do the work it takes to produce quality puppies should spay/neuter their pets at 6 months. I will not .....

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Recent Answers

2012-01-15 lab retreiver puppy:

Twice is OK at that age. Some only feed once a day at that age. You should be feeding an all life stages food now. Switching to an adult chow for the larger breeds at 4 months, slows growth and helps

2011-12-16 weightgain for labra dog:

I can't advise trying to prepare your dog's diet your self. If you are willing to compromise a little on the meat, You could feed Pedigree dog food. It is mostly grain with only a little poultry meal

2011-12-12 My 7-yr-old Black Lab is breaking my heart:

Still would need an ortho vet to diagnose the front leg, but most likely it is a form of elbow dysplasia. since the dog is a senior, its probably more a form of osteoarthritis vs. One of the forms that

2011-12-11 Chocolate lab 14years:

Only you can tell if your dog is ready...if she has lost her normal quality of life and doesn't have that spark anymore, it might be time. You may want to check with the vet to see if there is any medication

2011-12-06 My 7-yr-old Black Lab is breaking my heart:

Thanks for taking the time to write so much about your lab. It's hard to know what's wrong but I can tell you what I would do, even though you have seen the vet already. I would make sure the dog has