How much time should you spend with your labrador puppy?

Answer 1

In order to develop the necessary social skills needed, puppies should leave their mothers NO EARLIER than 8 weeks of age. After they have left their mothers, they will still need extensive socialization during their first year to insure that they become temperamentally sound adults.

Answer 2

As much as you can - ideally you should play with your dog several times a day. Dogs need and love human interaction and fuss. Playing strengthens the bond between dog and owner, and even training sessions can be easily broken up with short play times in between. Playing also allows the dog to burn off any excess energy which some dogs can turn into activities which are destructive. A tired and happy dog has much less reason to misbehave than a bored one.

Answer 3

It depends on what breed of dog you have. Also it depends on if your dog has anxsity. Well I would sugest that you at least spend 4 hours with your dog each day and if your really nice 6-8 which is what I do when I'm at my grandparents house and they have a boxer, but if you do leave your dog home for a long period of time then don't leave it cooped up in a cage gate it in your house in the areas its aloud to be in and also you could leave it outside with water and food but that's only if its not to hot and no to cold ouside and it's not raining, ext., or just make sure that there's some shade outside if its hot out.

Answer 4

They are just like real babies so as much time as you have to spare. I play with mine all day long or night if they want to.

Answer 5

as much as you can