| If there is only one task you need to accomplish | | | | - This well-loved breed is known to have gentle |
| before you start Labrador retriever training, it | | | | personality thus good with children and other |
| would be knowing the most vital information | | | | animals. To match this personality, it is important |
| regarding the breed. If you have no idea about | | | | for the owner to use positive reinforcement |
| labs, like history, personality traits, grooming needs | | | | method during Labrador retriever training. |
| and level of intelligence, naturally it would be | | | | - Being fast and athletic, this gun dog needs |
| difficult for you to determine what training | | | | regular exercise to keep up with their oozing |
| method works best for him. Good for you if you | | | | energy. Though they are not prone to destructive |
| are fortunate enough to discover the right training | | | | behavior, your Labrador may develop one if |
| method at first try. However, if you unknowingly | | | | exercise is not enough. |
| chose an ineffective method in which your pup | | | | - Considering that they have a reputation for |
| does not respond to, chances are, you will only | | | | appetite, training your pet to eat proper diet at |
| make matters worse or the situation will prompt | | | | the right time is essential to prevent obesity and |
| you to abandon your pet thinking that he is not | | | | other health problems associated with it. They |
| intelligent enough to follow basic commands. | | | | also need to be trained not to eat non-food |
| Here are some facts that can help you achieve | | | | objects to avoid choking, indigestion and other |
| successful Labrador retriever training: | | | | related problem. |
| - Just like their ancestors, St. John's Water Dog, | | | | - While training in places (such as park and beach) |
| labs love to play in the water. With their webbed | | | | is helpful, it can be dangerous if your curious |
| paw, retrieving prey (or stick and toys) in the | | | | four-legged companion has his focus into |
| water is not impossible for this breed. It is | | | | something other than your Labrador retriever |
| therefore not unusual if they do good in | | | | training. This breed is good in playing vanishing acts |
| waterfowl hunting. | | | | thus you need to make sure that he has his ID |
| - Based on the registered ownership, this breed is | | | | tags at all times. Some even have their pets |
| the most popular dog breed in the world. In other | | | | microchipped while some chose a fenced area as |
| words, many people prefer labs than other breed | | | | training location. |
| because of their amiable characteristics - friendly, | | | | - Training can be hindered by hip and elbow |
| versatile and not prone being territorial, aggression | | | | dysplasia, eye problems and luxating patella thus |
| and other destructive behaviors. | | | | make sure that your lab is tested for this. |