Category: Labrador Training

Training a Labrador retriever requires a lot of patience and work.

Labrador Retriever Training May Require Assistance

By Staff Writer on Mar 23, 2012 in Dog obedience training, Featured, Labrador General, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Labrador Training

When you decide that a Labrador retriever is the best dog for you and your family, you need to prepare yourself for bringing your new pet home. This means you need to do your research on the breed so you know what to expect. One of the most important parts of dog ownership is [...]

Curbing Bad Behaviors in Labrador Dogs

By admin on Feb 10, 2012 in Labrador Training

Labrador dogs are easy to train due to their high levels of intelligence. However, they can sometimes establish undesirable habits that you want to get rid of. When this happens, you need to work with your dog to stop these habits early so your dog learns that these behaviors are unacceptable. If you take the [...]

Training Labrador Retrievers as Guide Dogs

By admin on Jan 18, 2012 in Labrador Training

As you have gone about your daily errands, you may have seen a service dog, helping someone who is blind or sticking by a child that experience seizures. Labrador dogs are among the most frequently used in this position because of their temperament and intelligence. Through training, Labrador retrievers learn how to help someone who [...]

How to Crate Train Labrador Puppies

By admin on Jan 09, 2012 in Labrador Training

When it comes to crate training puppies, it is important to start as soon as possible. Labrador puppies learn quickly when they are young and many of the habits they develop in their early life will carry through the rest of their lives. This is why it is important to implement any training you want [...]

Labrador Training

By Amy on Oct 03, 2011 in Active Labradors, Labrador Training, Labradors & Families

Training your Labrador to become a member of your family doesn’t have to be difficult. Following a few simple steps of Labrador training can help the process be a smooth one for you and your pet. If you have a Labrador puppy, start the process of Labrador training at the beginning to establish the rules [...]

Rescue Labradors and Emotional Issues

By admin on Aug 01, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Rescues, Labrador Training, Labrador Training, Labradors & Families

A Labrador rescue is a fantastic companion for an adopting family. They are loving, caring and faithful pets who will show their gratitude in a variety of endearing ways. Unfortunately, many of these Labradors come from abusive homes or traumatic situations and can show the signs of emotional distress. Some of these signs can be behavioral issues [...]

Family Time? Include Your Labrador Retriever!

By admin on Jul 27, 2011 in Active Labradors, Labrador Health, Labrador Training, Labradors & Families

Quality time spent with your family is hard to come by these days. With conflicting schedules and after-school activities, it can be difficult to work in a few hours of healthy interaction with your loved ones. When you do find the time, make sure to include your loving Labrador in your plans. It’s not difficult [...]

Housebreaking Your Labrador Puppy

By admin on Jul 22, 2011 in Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Labrador Training

Housebreaking your new Labrador puppy is a lot easier than it may seem. Because of their high intelligence and eager-to-please attitude, Labrador Retriever training is less frustrating than you would think. Below are some tips that will make housebreaking your Labrador faster and easier. Take your puppy outside after he eats and drinks. If you’re also [...]

Tips for Calming Hyperactive Labradors

By admin on Jul 13, 2011 in Active Labradors, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Training, Labrador Training

Hyperactivity is a common complaint among young Labrador owners. Labradors are often accused of being hyperactive when they are truly just dogs that have high energy without enough outlets for it. Hunting was the original function of Labrador Retrievers. The average hunting Labrador would cover several miles in pursuit of game so a high energy [...]

Puppy Training: The Labrador Way

By admin on Jul 11, 2011 in Active Labradors, Dog obedience training, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Labrador Training

Training your Labrador puppy is a gratifying and rewarding experience for both you and your puppy. The brain capacity and love of humans that the Labrador has makes them a very trainable dog. Labrador puppies are gifted students who are eager to please. During puppy training, Labradors are always the head of the class. Although it is never too [...]