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How To Train Your Labrador from an early age

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Labrador training is quite possibly the most easy type of dog training. The Labrador Retriever is listed as one of the smartest breeds of dogs, making them super easy to train. They are known for their high level of intelligence, willingness to learn, and dedication to their families.

The Labrador was created with work in mind. The breed was bred to help man hunt birds. They’re known for their love of water, and are excellent swimmers. Their bodies are compact, with webbed feet and rudder-like tails, which aid in their swimming efforts. Bred to chase down and retrieve fallen birds in open fields and water, Labradors are also top athletes. Spending long days in the field running, and swimming in the water, is what they are meant to do. This breed is high energy and requires a lot of exercise. Training can not be ignored, as this breed is known for becoming destructive if their intelligence is ignored.

It’s important that you begin labrador training from the time your pup comes home. Along with potty training, teach your new Lab how to sit, lie down, and come to you when called. Positive reinforcement works very well with this breed, so use encouraging words and treats. Finding a professional trainer that specializes in training Labs will not be difficult, either. Private and group lessons are offered by most, with many types of classes available. For those who are interested in a challenge, there are plenty of sports you can compete in with your Labrador. Dock Diving, Obedience Competition and Agility are just a few. Dock Diving channels the breed’s speed and excellent swimming abilities, while Obedience Competition allows you to show off your skills as a team. Labrador Retrievers are routinely known as the top winning title holders in Obedience Competition. Agility is a sport that has gained much popularity, and is perfect for the Lab. This sport times a dog and handler team through an obstacle course which is not only challenging, but a whole lot of fun!

What are you waiting for? Your Lab is begging for some fun!

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Stopping your dog barking

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

An incessantly barking dog can be a real nuisance, leading to owner frustration, squabbles among neighbors, and legal headaches if the police get involved. Armed with accurate knowledge about why dogs bark can help owners stop nuisance barking for good.

Some dog breeds bark more than others, and a few, like the Basenji, don’t bark at all. Dogs often bark for behavioral reasons as well, and understanding those reasons is often key to moderating and controlling the bothersome barking.

Dogs bark as a warning. When a dog senses a threat, they will bark an alert to their owners. Someone may be passing by or knocking on the door, or there may be a very real threat to the family home. This type of bark will usually be a distinctive alert bark.

Labrador training to bark only at legitimate threats and not just the mailman will take a certain amount of training on the part of the owner. The dog should be rewarded for barking at obvious threats, such as lurkers or threatening behavior from strangers, and corrected for inappropriate barking to help it learn appropriate boundaries for warning barks. It can also be helpful for the owner to teach the dog when to “speak” and when to “quiet” or “be still.”

Dogs bark out of excitement. Dogs and especially puppies bark when they are playing with people or with other dogs. They will usually sound happy and excited. This bark may also come before an exciting event, like a walk or when they see a favorite treat or toy.

A natural reaction on the part of the owner may be shouting at the dog to quiet down, but the dog may perceive this as encouragement. The owner, as far as the dog can tell, is also barking, and quite loudly, too. The owner should instead stay calm and redirect the dog’s attention, ordering the dog to sit or lie down.

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Unacceptable dog behavior

Friday, October 9th, 2009

How about every time your dog steps on your feet?
Don’t you think your dog knows where each of his feet are, and where they belong?
Or, how about his tail? Does he accidentally smack you as he goes by?
Maybe he clears your coffee table as he moves past?

Certainly, you can’t expect your dog to understand that this long, unwieldy appendage can rearrange your knick-knacks or whatever.
“Maybe it’s best to keep him out of those areas. Besides, he’s like a bull in a china shop.
” We don’t need to put up with these sorts of “unavoidable” impositions on our lives or property.
“But, surely there’s no way to correct such innocent impositions”. *

If you believe that, then you’ve wasted your time reading this manual.
Either start over again, or reexamine your thinking.
Let’s look at how you might remedy these situations.
Remember, your dog is going to model your behavior and act in kind. You set the standard for good behaviors by demonstration.
Every puppy goes through a mouthing stage.
It’s usually out grown by the end of teething.
That means he needs to chew something to cut new teeth. Provide appropriate items to be chewed.
Everything else is not to be touched.
Establish appropriate mouth behavior right from first contact.
There’s no excuse for being abused by your dogs teeth until he’s finished teething.
There’s no such thing as being too young to learn any behavior, within the physical limits of his body. His brain is ready to be programmed to learn everything he will ever need to know by the age of 18 days old.
Training your dog is not much different than creating a filing system.
Just as you address each page that appears on your screen, each behavior your dog performs should be dealt with before moving on to something else.

Of course, if you are not prepared to cope with a behavior because of, perhaps time restrictions, make note of that behavior and set and appointed time to re create the situation and address it totally.

The first instance your dog puts his mouth on you is to be regarded as an issue. Each time you permit any inappropriate behavior to continue without being address, you are setting the precedent for more of the same behavior. *

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