Category: Labrador Training

Should You Crate Train Your Labrador?

By admin on Jul 01, 2011 in Dog obedience training, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Retriever Forum, Labrador Training, Labrador Training

One of the more controversial aspects of Labrador training is whether or not to use crate training. While your dog is perfectly okay with sitting at your feet while you are at home, they may misbehave or get into something dangerous while you’re away or sleeping. Instead of giving them the option, you can always [...]

Understanding Labrador Barking

By admin on May 20, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Training, Labrador Training

You have a new Labrador puppy and she is the sweetest, most loveable puppy you could ever wish to have, except for one thing: she barks almost constantly. What can you do about this behavior? Is there any method of training a dog not to bark?

Perfect Pet Personalities

By admin on May 17, 2011 in Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Hunting, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Pure bred

Bringing home a new puppy can be one of the most exciting things you can do. Labrador puppies are known for their affection, energy and devotion and have become the most popular canine breed in America. Cute to look at, Labs are fast learners; however, there are some things that you should be aware of before you make the decision to purchase a lab.

Labrador Training: Patience and Consistency Rule The Day

By admin on Apr 22, 2011 in Dog obedience training, Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Labrador Training

Labradors are sweet and gentle animals and not difficult to train. If you approach your Lab with patience and always remain calm with her, you will find that training is rather easy. Training small puppies is possibly the most crucial but trying period, as they may have not yet learned how to appropriately release their energy. This is a test for you, too, a time to learn patience and consistency.

Lovin’ Life With Labradors

By admin on Apr 18, 2011 in Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training

Labradors love to play and need physical and mental stimulation, as well as interaction with their human companions, to stay happy and healthy. They also need to have exercise to stay in good shape, and playing, walking or running with your dog can be a fun and effective way to provide them with the exercise they need. Keeping a Lab in a small space, locked up, or ignored is one of the worst things that can happen to this canine breed and can lead to destructive or unhealthy behaviors, so it is vitally important to spend a little bit of time every day playing with your Lab. Play time is an integral part of pet care for every owner.

Labradors As Assistance Dogs

By admin on Feb 24, 2011 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Labrador Training, Uncategorized

Your Labrador was born to work, being a sporting breed that loves the water and loves to run. Given their unique coats that shed water and their tails that move a large amount of water, their swimming abilities have made them a favorite working hunting dog since the 19th century.

Adopting a Labrador in Need of a Loving Home

By julie on Sep 20, 2010 in adopt dog, Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Dog obedience training, Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Rescues, Labrador Retriever Forum, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Labrador Training, Pure bred, Uncategorized, Yellow Labradors

If you are looking for a new dog to add to your family, consider adopting a Labrador that has been rescued and is looking for a new home.We all know that puppies are soft and cuddly but they do turn into a adult dogs. Here are some good points to consider when it comes to choosing a puppy verses an older dog.

How to Teach a Labrador Retriever New Tricks 

By julie on Jun 20, 2010 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Dog obedience training, Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, labrador retrievers, Labrador Sports, Labrador Training, Labrador Training, Working Labradors, Yellow Labradors

Your Labrador retriever is smart and wants to learn tricks, if for no other reason than to please you. Happy, well-adjusted dogs are the ones who are allowed playtime, romping, running, games and learning to keep their minds and bodies agile. A bored dog will exhibit signs by digging, chewing, wandering off or barking incessantly. It will help everyone in your family, especially your Lab, if you take the time to train them, discipline them and love them in equal measures.

How to Determine the Personality of a Labrador Puppy

By julie on May 19, 2010 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Yellow Labradors

So you want an adorable, cuddly, bouncy, drooling Labrador puppy. Are you sure it has the right temperament for you and your family, and do you know how to tell one delightful little puppy’s personality from another? As a rule, Labradors are less whiney and insecure than other breeds, and not prone to territoriality or possessiveness. They do grow to be quite large however, and will chew (on just about anything) as puppies. They are evenly tempered and great with kids, and will run like crazy when you give them room. If you need a slobbery tennis ball retrieved, this is the breed for you.

Who Are the Top Labrador Breeders in the USA?

By on Apr 13, 2010 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Grey labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Pure bred, Uncategorized, Yellow Labradors

Within the USA, there are a lot of breeders of Labradors, but when it comes to answering the question ‘who are the top Labrador breeders in the USA?’ there are differences of opinion. That’s to be expected, because a lot of people like the specific breeder that they have or they only use a breeder that’s near them. They might not realize that there is a better breeder, because that person is clear across the country from them. It’s difficult to travel that far for a puppy, and most people won’t do that. They’ll simply look for the best breeder near them, and that’s who they’ll purchase from. For example, Chambray Labradors claims to be the best breeder in Florida when it comes to champions. There is also a company called Premium Breeders that you can visit online so you can find the best breeders in your area.