Pet Information > ASK Experts > Dogs > Dog Breeds > Labrador Retrievers > Dog etiquette

Dog etiquette

20 9:34:09

Question
thank you for your response on my yellow 3 month old lab playing rough- you mention puppy kindergarden or doggie day care tell me not till he is 4 months and some even say neutered.  Thoughts on how to accomplish and help him given these restrictions?

Answer
Find another instructor or training facility or day care.  Where I took my puppies, they allowed them as young as 8 weeks given they had their shots that were recommended up to that age. The dog day cares I have visited typically allow puppies but once they are 6 months of age, they do require them to be altered. But most certainly you will run into places that are hyper-vigilant about shots and altering dogs, to the point that it's disadvantageous to the socialization process of puppies.  These would not be places I would recommend, but if they are the only option, you should take advantage of them as soon as the dog meets the requirements.

I am not sure where you are located, but if you give me a city and state, I could google for something that might be more appropriate than a Petsmart or Petco training location.