Labrador Retriever: food puzzles turn appetite into measured enrichment and impulse-control practice.
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Labrador Retriever: food puzzles turn appetite into measured enrichment and impulse-control practice.
Breed profile
Training group
Gundogs and retrievers
Origin
The Labrador Retriever originated from Newfoundland fishing dogs and was developed for retrieving work.
Shoulder height
55–62 cm
Weight
25–36 kg
Coat
Short double coat
Coat care
Build calm, reward-based acceptance of brushing and of dryer or blower sound and airflow; do not force handling.
Drive keywords
Food · Retrieving · Social contact
Handling practice
Condition the short double coat to calm brushing and to dryer or blower sound and airflow, marking relaxed stillness and allowing breaks. · Build cooperative paw, nail and harness handling while the puppy is relaxed; stop before restraint creates a struggle.
General Australian reference range only; individual dogs vary.
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Early help protects the dog and the family
When to call a professional
Professional help is not a last resort. It is the correct next step whenever safety, health or a dog’s ability to recover is in doubt.
Sudden change, pain, illness or recovery concerns go to a veterinarian before being treated as training alone.
Who to call, in this order
Veterinarian · first stopRule out pain, illness, sensory changes and other medical contributors before treating a behaviour as “training only.”
Qualified positive-reinforcement trainerLook for positive-reinforcement credentials and professional commitments such as Delta Institute (Delta Society Australia) certification or Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA) membership.
Veterinary behaviour specialistFor anxiety, fear, compulsive behaviour or aggression, ask your veterinarian for referral to a veterinary behaviourist who can combine behaviour care with medical assessment when appropriate.
Perth general resources
Use the aftercare contact page—no stale phone numbers here
The FluffyWA aftercare page points to Perth 24-hour emergency hospitals, RSPCA WA, Dogs’ Refuge Home and local council dog-management resources. Check the current details before travelling.
