Labrador Training

Many people have a moral and emotional struggle when they have a Labrador and find that they are expecting to have a baby. This moral and emotional struggle generally arises from wondering if it is safe to have a Labrador around small children. There are many different views on this topic, though it is important to consider the facts, your lifestyle, and the temperament of your Labrador before deciding whether or not your dog and child will be good playmates.

As a working mother with 2 young Labs, I am constantly struggling to find "the right balance." How do I get my office work done, my housework done, dinner made (or bought), my teenager's needs met, and most important, the dogs tired. It is not an easy task, and I have the perfect set-up.

Clicker training is a relatively new training program that has recently encountered a lot of popularity, especially with Labrador Retrievers. Clicker training is a reward-based training program, which is ideal for Labradors. This is because the Labrador is always eager to please, and derives great pleasure out of earning rewards from its owner. Labradors are also a very social breed, and the constant interaction provided by clicker training has proven to be very effective.

When training looking to train your Labrador Retriever, it is extremely important to begin training at a basic level as soon as you bring them into your home. Once your Labrador is in your home, you only have a short amount of time to set down the rules and boundaries that need to be obeyed by your dog. Getting your dog to listen to you may seem like a difficult task, especially if you are adopting a rambunctious puppy.

As with children, potty training your Labrador Retriever is a task that can seem very difficult. Since Labradors are very energetic, they occasionally urinate indoors when excited, even after training. Though it may seem impossible to correct behavior such as this, it is entirely possible, though not without a significant amount of work. Be certain that you are able, in both ability and time, to adequately potty train your Labrador Retriever before making the choice to adopt.

There are many methods that can be used to teach your Labrador Retriever to obey the command “Roll Over”. Some of these methods use associations with previous basic tricks, and some of them use the “Roll Over” command as an independent command. Depending on what level of training you have accomplished with your dog, one or both of these methods may be necessary before you find which method works best.

Dominance is one of the primary traits of all dogs, since they are instinctive pack animals. If you have not successfully established your dominance in your household, your dog may see you as a submissive pack member, and begin exerting dominant behavior. Though this is not common in Labradors, it is still possible, especially in male Labradors that have not been neutered.

True to their nature, Labrador Retrievers are excellent at retrieving almost any type of object. This is one of the reasons that they are used so frequently for waterfowl hunting, as well as for many active dog sports.

Training your Labrador Retriever to obey the “Heel” command can make outdoor activities a much more pleasant experience for both you and your dog. This is an important command, as it will encourage discipline while walking your dog on a leash. It will also help you control your dog, while outdoors.

When looking to introduce your Labrador Retriever to other dogs, there are two separate situations that may apply. The first situation, is that you are looking to properly socialize your Labrador with other dogs. In the second situation, you are introducing your Labrador Retriever to other dogs in your household. Both of these situations require similar steps, and will ensure that your Labrador Retriever is easily able to interact with other dogs, both in the home and outside.