Labrador Training

Dealing with “marking” or “spraying of urine can be very frustrating when you own a male Labrador Retriever. It's messy, smelly, and is a seemingly unbreakable habit. How can you, as a dog owner, teach your pet that this is bad behavior? In reality, there are many reasons why male dogs may “mark” furniture or areas of the house, all of which can be remedied by patience, understanding, and a good training routine.

Labrador Retrievers are well known for their superb hunting abilities, especially in retrieving fallen game in waterfowl hunting. When the breed was first developed in Newfoundland, the Labrador's incredible ability to assist hunters was the main reason this trait continued to be pursued in the breed. With selective breeding, the Labrador Retrievers that we know today are excellent for hunting, though they do require some training first.

Owning a Labrador Retriever can be a wonderful experience, rewarding for both dog and owner. However, many pet owners experience the problem of their Labrador Retriever chewing on their personal possessions. This can include shoes, clothes, tupperware, kitchen utensils, doorknobs, or anything else within a dog's reach. Why do some dogs engage in this behavior? What can you, as a responsible pet owner, do to discourage this behavior?

Since Labrador Retrievers do not have a very confrontational temperament, overly aggressive Labradors are fairly rare. However, due to many Labrador Retrievers being brought up improperly, or being rescued from abusive households, there are instances when a Labrador Retriever will develop an aggressive temperament. If you own a Labrador Retriever that is portraying overly aggressive tenancies, do not get discouraged. It is possible to remedy this behavior, though it may take a significant amount of patience and time.

This is a common problem that many pet owners experience, and it can be very detrimental to your relationship with your dog. Biting is a natural behavior for Labrador Retriever puppies, though if not curbed, can be a negative behavioral trait that develops in older dogs. It's important to take action as soon as your dog exhibits this behavior, because it is much easier to discourage your dog from biting at an early age. Ideally, anti-biting training should begin when your dog is still a puppy.

An important part of any training program with your Labrador Retriever is leash training. Proper leash training will allow you and your dog to enjoy the outdoors, while still in a semi-controlled environment. This is important for you as well as your dog, as it will establish the boundaries of good outdoor behavior.

This is a very common problem experienced by many Labrador Retriever owners. Labradors are a naturally active, affectionate breed, and do tend to frequently become over-excited. This can result in jumping, when a dog is seeking to convey its excitement by showering someone in doggy love. Unfortunately, as Labrador Retrievers are a medium-large breed of dog, this can be an uncomfortable and painful experience

HOW DO YOU STOP A LABRADOR FROM DIGGING? Dogs love the outdoors, especially Labrador Retrievers. There are a lot of fun things to play with,...

Dogs have always been known to posses unparalleled loyalty towards their owners, because of their historic association as “man's best friend”, and Labrador Retrievers are no exception.