How can I train my 6 mo. old lab to sit with his legs closed?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
4:53 pm
Whenever my dog sits its not a pretty sit so to say. His hips seem to slide open … should I be concerned or is this somthing I can fix with training. It used to just be a little, but now it seems his legs goes out even more. Is he just lazy?
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I am not sure how to corrent that but my dog does the same thing and his hip is bad but we cant seem to find a way to stop him from sitting that way
no. thats how dogs are. they cant close their legs all the way. if the could, they’d probably be able to walk, too
Let the poor dog sit whichever way he feels comfortable doing so. It won’t harm anything, if his legs aren’t closed. If you are real concerned, you can always get a vet to look him over for possible hip problems.
does he ever limp? do you know his hip clearence? if he doesn’t have any medical problems don’t worry about it.. he’s a dog get over it
Good grief..now your dog is embarrassing you? You need to get a grip, relax..surely there are more important things to worry about than that your dog does not sit in a gentlemanly manner! Be thankful that the dog can sit. Mine just died…I would love to see him sit anyway he wanted..just to see him.
my dog sits very strangely too but it ended up being someting to do with her hip so i would consult my vet if it is really bugging you
Why try to teach a dog to sit like a human? He just wants to be comfortable. I don’t think he expect you to go outside and go to the bathroom, though he proably would respect you for it. Just wait until you have a party and he sits right in the middle of everyone and starts to lick his balls. As far as he’s concerned, hell, I’m just being clean
that is just how she normally sits " its whats comfortable to her" i don’t believe you should be concerned…my lab sits like that all the time and ive seen other dogs sit this way ..but if you’re really concerned take your dog to the vet and ask them to exam your dog’s hips to see if their is anything wrong …( labs are known for their hip problems)
Every lab I have ever seen sits that way. I think they are just so relaxed that they don’t care. Its funny to see some dogs sit in a position ready for action, and then see the cute labs just plop right down. Have fun with him… they are great companions and will do anything for you!
thats just how he sits. i wouldnt worry about it. labs are never lazy, they are the exact opposite. just make sure you are exercising him everyday, too many people get labs and get bored with them, stick them in the backyard and the dogs goes crazy from boredom. labs need to walk, jog, play fetch, flyball EVERYDAY. anythign that releases energy, they are bred to go to work everyday for hours straight and if they just stare at the fence all day they have behavoiral issues.
I am laughing because I have a dog who used to sit so funny too- we used to laugh at him ( nothing is wrong with him- he just sat funny) Now he sits normal though.
Seriously, if it is bothering you or seems to be hurting the pup, get a hip check done to ease your mind.
become mature
My pit bull sits with his legs out straight – It’s so cute!! He’s most silly looking when they are a little to the side.