{"id":823,"date":"2021-06-22T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T14:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/?p=823"},"modified":"2021-09-26T01:34:36","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T05:34:36","slug":"when-do-labs-calm-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/when-do-labs-calm-down\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do Labs Calm Down? (Hang In There, They Will)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So you\u2019ve adopted your first dog – a Labrador Retriever!

You\u2019ve covered all your bases and braced yourself for a year of craziness, training, and puppyhood.

But that year passes, and another and another, and your lab is still bouncing off the wall.

So what gives?\u00a0When do Labs calm down<\/strong>?!?!<\/em>

Many people adopt Labs because of their excellent disposition, amazing personality, trainability, and companionship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to remember that a dog\u2019s first year of life is full of excess energy and excitement. It doesn’t end once the dog turns one!

But fear not. Like all breeds, your lab will calm down.

Read on to find out what to expect and how to manage and enjoy these high-energy years with your pup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Will My Lab Calm Down?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No two dogs are the same, but on average most Labradors calm down between the ages of 2-4 years old.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like all dogs, Labs go through a few different stages of maturity<\/a> before they grow out of their puppy energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike some other breeds, Labrador\u2019s have longer stages as a puppy and adolescent than you may expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are Labs High Energy Dogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a question with many answers. Labs are popular dogs for a reason…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are friendly, inquisitive, curious, and love to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, it\u2019s many of these same characteristics that may have your dog bouncing off the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Labradors often exhibit an intense level of intelligence and a deep desire to please. It’s important to provide them with tasks that challenge their intellect and will keep them engaged.

When they become bored they will often look for ways to entertain themselves. This includes chewing furniture, digging holes in your yard, and barking like a maniac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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