Originally Posted By OregonMouse
There are two varieties of Labs, the English and the American. The English Lab has a much mellower disposition and is more easily trainable. The American Lab is exemplified by "Marley and Me." Both are good hunters, but the American strain can be more difficult to train. That may have a lot to do with the English custom of keeping sporting dogs in the house while most American hunting dogs are kept in kennels.


I wonder if any keeping a dog in the house aids in an dog being more trainable? Both of my Lab mixes (Ok they were a mix) were very trainable. Both were/are house dogs.

I would also say keep the dog in sight off lead if for the only reason not having a dog with eaud'da skunk perfume! Quills would bea close second!!