How do you Training a Labrador retriever?

I love this question. I'm a great fan of the labrador breed and currently own one myself. I'd never consider owning anything else. My dog is an honored guest in my home and I treat him accordingly. My reward for that treatment has been tons of love, unabashed loyalty and dedication and above all else, excellent behavior. (not to mention tons of laughter at his antics). I don't know how old your dog is, but I do know that their primary aim is to please you in every possible way to earn your favor.

They tend to chew as puppies, nip and bite, and generally act in a destructive way. They're also high energy dogs and really don't start to settle down until they're around three years or so, but can be trained very easily. It's all a matter of communication. As the saying goes, "There's no bad dogs, just bad owners."

To stop the chewing, give him/her something else to chew on. I'd go to the butcher and buy some beef bones, boil them with a little salt, pepper and garlic and then freeze them. A nice leg bone around 6-8" would keep him busy for hours as he tried to work the marrow out of the bone. Then after he cleaned it out, it became a toss toy.

Nipping and biting is always a problem, especially as puppies. I know that may sound "weird", but when Triever (my yellow lab) wouldn't stop his biting, I simply took his front paw and bit back, just hard enough to make him yelp. Believe me, it stopped immediately after that. Now he likes to hold my hand in his mouth (most labs do), but he's gentle when he does.

Potty training? That usually takes around 30 days for a puppy. He had his "room" which was a dog cage that I used when I went to work ( I got the largest one I could find). Of course, I'd come home to a messy, stinky, poo covered dog when I got home. Then I'd clean him and the cage up, and of course, also let him out as soon as I got home, and then about every hour until bed time. In his case, I guess he got tired of being washed down every day and just simply stopped. It was almost 30 days to the day. Never had a problem or accident since and he tells me when he needs to go out. On the average, every couple of hours until bed time. And yes, he's made it as long as 36 hours without messing (That was an emergency situation) and can generally handle 8-9 hour work days without any problems. (They adjust their water consumption once they get the hang of your routine. Don't worry, they'll make up for it after you get home. Labs are big water drinkers.)

Some people are irritated by a lab's behavior of following them wherever they go. Come out of the bathroom and he's laying in front of the door. Come up from the basement, and he's laying in front of the door. Go outside, and he's again in front of the door. I think there's two reasons for this. One is curiosity. He wants so much to be a part of your life and what you're doing that he has to see everything that goes on. The other's love. He wants more than anything to be close to you. OK, make that three things. He's also keeping watch over you and protecting you. When you understand why, then you find that you don't mind his constantly being underfoot most of the time.

Labs are attention hogs. They require as much attention as you're able to give 'em, and then some. That means you should set aside a play period every day (and believe me, they LOVE to play), talk to 'em when they're in your presence and make them feel as though they're wanted and loved. The minute they feel like you've made them your best friend for life and a part of the family, they'll respond almost immediately to just about anything you want to do. It's like night and day. I can't begin to tell you how smart and intuitive they are, but if you ignore them or take their presence for granted, they'll make sure you know they're there one way or the other.

I could go on for hours about all the things I'd like to tell you about labs, but that in itself would be a book. I could tell about how he gets up every 15-20 minutes during the night and "walks the house" to make sure all is secure, comes back and plops down for another 20 winks before getting up and making his rounds all over again. So if he snoozes when you're home watching over him, it's because he's been up most of the night watching over you and yours. I'd call that a fair trade-off.

So how do you train a labrador? With love, respect and one to one, personal communication. After all, he's a "human" too (or he at least thinks he is) and one of the family.

Extremely positive praising. When they do something you want, use a high pitched voice, give them some treats. Food is a major weakness with Labradors. When they do something you like, get excited about it. They love to make you happy.

Negative training should only be used under extreme circumstances, like being caught in the act of urinating inside. If you don't catch them in the act, don't bother scolding.

What you want to start out with is a bag of treats so your puppy knows hat he will get one eventually. So you want to start out with the basics like SIT,STAY and COME. You should have a bed for your dog so that will become his place,bring him to his bed and with the treat in your hand say "SIT" with a strict voice if nothing happens take your empty hand and tap his butt down so that he sits down but after every trick you want to praise him by saying "GOOD BOY(or girl)" After he gets that trick you can give him the treat and move on to STAY.

By saying STAY with your hand facing him he will be sure to stay but if you walk away he might just move away into another room so if he starts to get up you have to say "NO" or "BAD" these are words you want him to get used to. Then you put you hand out and repeat "STAY" and then take a step away eventually he will learn that witout you even in the room just don't forget to give him the treat. Now you can learn COME from his place you will have the treat in your hand and yell "COME" he should come for the treat but after he gets the point you don't need a treat anymore.

Thank You I hope i helped have fun with your new puppy,and after the tricks don't for get to give him the treat.

Many dogs equals many ways to train. You can use what is called "Positive Reinforcement" which is where you use your love and bribes to train the canine. No, the bribes are NOT bad, often they are small training treats or just regular sized ones. You can also use the "Clicker Training" method, which you use a clicker and small treats. Let your dog know that whenever he hears the "Click!" he receives a treat for doing something right. This is a good way to train for two reasons:

1. He doesn't have to be by your side at all times, if his or her natural behavior is correct at times, you just "Click" and give.

2. When he runs away, you simply click and find.

Training a puppy can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for both you and your new furry friend. Here are some tips to get you started:

1. Start training as soon as you bring your puppy home. It's never too early to begin teaching your puppy good manners and obedience.

2. Use positive reinforcement. Rewarding your puppy with treats, praise, and affection whenever they behave well is a great way to encourage good behavior.

3. Use a consistent training method. Choose a method that you feel comfortable with and stick to it. This will help your puppy understand what you expect from them.

4. Be patient. Training a puppy takes time and consistency. Don't get frustrated if your puppy doesn't learn a new command right away.

5. Be consistent with your commands. Use the same words and hand signals every time you give a command. This will help your puppy understand what you want from them.

6. Keep training sessions short and fun. Puppies have short attention spans, so keep training sessions short and interesting to hold their attention.

7. Practice makes perfect. The more you practice with your puppy, the faster they will learn.

Remember to always be patient and consistent when training your puppy. With time and practice, you will be able to teach them a variety of commands and behaviors.

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Best of all you should be patient and you should be firm, but kind.

Passive training throughout the day, or 15 minute training sessions daily. Labradors respond very well to verbal praise (make your voice high pitched and truly be excited) and food.