When they feel ready to once again take in a lot of information and experience outside their comfort zone, Labradors love nothing more than padding up close for a snuggle.
Labrador Retrievers are fairly independent when it comes to being affectionate with humans or other dogs. They have a tendency towards independent exploration which means they may not really want your cuddles right now, but that doesn’t mean your Lab is too busy exploring the world around them to spend time with you! Keep introducing yourself and coming back again and again from different angles – see what gets results! Your Labrador will likely show interest in some aspect of your life that’s interesting or satisfying for him…