Labrador Training: Tips To Stop Pets From Growling At Kids

A labrador that growls to a certain person or to
anyone who shows up close to him is a signal
that something went wrong therefore the need to
have labrador training. Though not all growling
dogs are grave problems, the issue must be
addressed promptly to avoid more problems and
possible injuries should your dog opt to strike.

Problem with a growling dog can occur to any dog
owner however, it's more frequent among families
with young kids since young ones are not yet
completely aware on how to take care of pets
properly. Having young kids and a difficult dog
in one location can be a lot of trouble if they
are left without supervision, right?

So what you can do when a dog growls? The
starting point is to figure out the reason for
growling. Quite often, a dog may growl to claim
his dominance. This is especially true when you
didn't make it apparent to him who the pack
leader is or if he feels like your kids are
below him in the pack order. In some instances,
your labrador may growl if he feels threatened.
This usually occurs if the kid comes near his
properties like bed, crate, food bowl and toys.
Moreover, territorial aggression can also
trigger growling if he sees that somebody is
invading his property, be it his crate, bed or
the couch in the family room.

Similar to many dog behavior problems, growling
can be curtailed through training, specifically
labrador training in your case. To train your
dog on how to react to situations that can lead
to growling, he should be exposed to these
situations with you around all set to correct
his responses. Give the kids some food or treat
and with your supervision, permit them to reveal
it to the dog. This will enable your dog to
figure out that the kids are providers that he
should regard, not growled at. The children
should also be fed first ahead of the dog to
make it apparent that the kids come before him
in the pack order.

Labrador training to eliminate growling doesn't
solely involve training your pet alone. You also
need to teach the kids the right way of dealing
with the four-legged member of the family. Make
them learn to respect the dog's privacy
particularly if he is sleeping or resting in the
crate or on his bed, when eating or playing.
Furthermore, rough playing also needs to be
prohibited.

A dog growls in an attempt to protect himself.
Giving him no reason to growl can make yours and
your dog's life a lot more peaceful and happy.

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Kate Truman learned a lot of Labrador training
information being a Lab owner for several years.
Check out her site at
http://www.labradorsavvy.com for additional info
on Labrador training.

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