Breed Facts: Necessary in Labrador Retriever Training

If there's just one task you ought to accomplish
before you begin labrador retriever training, it
would be knowing the most vital information
regarding the breed. If you have no idea about
labs, such as history, character traits,
grooming needs and level of intelligence,
naturally it would be hard for you to determine
what training method is best suited for him.
Good for you if you're lucky enough to discover
the right training method initially. However, if
you unknowingly chose an ineffective method your
pup does not respond to, chances are, you'll
only make matters worse or the situation will
prompt you to abandon your pet believing that
he's not smart enough to follow basic commands.

To prevent this from occurring, it's best that
you're armed with the right information about
training and the dog breed generally speaking.
Here are some facts that can help you attain
successful labrador retriever training:

- Just like their ancestors, St. John's Water
Dog, labs love to play in the water. With their
webbed paw, retrieving prey (or stick and toys)
in the water is not impossible for this breed.
Therefore, it is not unusual if they do good in
waterfowl hunting.

- Based on the registered ownership, this breed
is the most popular dog breed in the world.
Quite simply, lots of people prefer labs than
other breeds because of their amiable qualities
- friendly, versatile and not prone to being
territorial, aggression and other destructive
behaviors.

- This well-loved breed is known to have gentle
temperament thus great with children and other
animals. To match this personality, it is
important for the owner to use positive
reinforcement/method during labrador retriever
training.

- Being fast and athletic, this gun dog demands
regular exercise to keep up with their oozing
strength. Though they're not prone to
destructive behavior, your labrador may develop
one if activity isn't adequate.

- Considering that they have reputation for
appetite, training your pet to eat right diet at
the right time is vital to prevent obesity and
other health problems associated with it. They
must also be trained not to eat non-food objects
to avoid choking, indigestion and other related
problems.

- While training in areas (such as park and
beach) is helpful, it can be unsafe if your
curious four-legged companion has his focus into
something other than your labrador retriever
training. This breed is good in playing
vanishing acts hence you need to ensure that he
has his ID tags at all times. Some even have
their pets microchipped while some chose a
fenced area as training location.

- Training can be hindered by hip and elbow
dysplasia, eye problems and luxating patella
thus make sure that your lab is tested for this.

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Kate Truman is a loyal fan of labrador retriever.
Discover more about this breed and labrador
retriever training at
http://www.labradorretrieversavvy.com

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