How to Train a Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retrievers are perfect family dogs. Although originally bred for hunting, they are good natured and don't mind being bossed around. Therefore, they are well-suited for Obedience Training.
Labrador Retrievers are very loyal and arguably, the smartest breed among canines. Labs are medium-sized dogs that are certainly strong enough to create chaos if untrained. They are extremely playful and oftentimes, too playful for your own comfort.
It is imperative to train your Labrador Retriever to have a pleasant relationship with the canine companion. Here are key tips to consider in training your Lab.
1.Start young.
A Labrador Retriever pup if not trained early will develop bad habits. The older the dog gets the more difficult it will be to alter the behavior.
You should start training the dog on its 8th week after birth. Immediately eradicate behaviors you won't like your dogs to have later in life. A highly excitable pup that jumps at you is cute but an 18 lb pup can grow up to 80 lbs rather quickly. A full grown 80 lb Labrador Retriever habitually jumping at you is not.
2.Socialize early
Labradors should learn to cope and connect with other people and dogs. This breed is very social; they like to feel that they are not alone. Socializing them early is essential to its well-being.
3.Be the Top Dog!!!
One should understand that dogs by nature, follows a hierarchal system. The Alpha male gets the first, and the best. Everyone else is just subordinates. The Labrador Retriever is no different.
It is extremely important for you to take the lead and be the alpha personality. If you're able to establish this stance with your Lab, he will acknowledge it just fine. The dog will know its place and it will be its pleasure to be your subordinate. In effect, it will be easier for you to train the canine.
4.Labs love to stay active
As a Labrador Retriever owner, you must recognize the fact that your pet is a hyperactive, over-enthusiastic dog. It is best for Labradors to play and stay active. Do yourself a favor, get off the couch; jog with your dog or play with your animal friend at the park. It is good for the Lab’s psychological health and maybe for you too.
Labrador retrievers love to swim. In fact, they are natural swimmers. Take them swimming as much as possible.
5.Concentrate on calm behaviors
Since Labrador Retrievers are very excitable dogs, owners must concentrate in teaching it “calm” behaviors. The best method to train Labs would be utilizing positive reinforcement techniques. This can be a tricky method because owners might give a wrong impression to their dogs by giving too many treats so stick with mostly verbal enforcement.
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Does anyone else have a labrador dog destructive?
My black lab is 3 years old and is very, very sweet, but man-o-man is destructive. She digs and chews everything. I thought it was just a puppy thing. I thought about dog training, but I have no time. Any suggestions?
The 'acting' behavior is often a sign that not enough attention. I have a lab and know that sometimes dramatic character is drawn in the feeling of compassion for them so there's a fine line and you have to be strong with their limits. If I have not disciplined from the beginning, it will be a tough battle, but you can win. She's not going to understand now why you are holding her accountable for their actions when we have run these events without punishment (for usually out of guilt) in the past. It's kind of starting over again you have to be even more firm and very consistent with the punishment and their relationship every time. Try to start reduce its scope and covers a large Dog Crate or switch off parts of the house to make room for destruction. Supply your Nylar with bones, which are good dental supplements to keep you busy and if presented as "trafficking", she worship is likely to want more and them. Reward it when you get home and no evidence destruction. If something has happened, immediately his banish the "people" around the house and put it back into the enclosed space with words warning that she can understand. Other than that, just longer, enhancing performance and consistency are the most important tools for an owner. 'S
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