Saturday, November 27, 2010

Labrador Retriever Training: Advice for First time Owners

By Kate Truman


Labrador retriever training is an important responsibility pet owners should not ignore. Through it, the pet is taught several lessons to enable him to act in ways not only acceptable by people but also to guarantee the safety of everyone around. Because of their even-temperament and ability to learn, training a labrador retriever isn't as complicated as training other stubborn breeds. However, training may not be easy as well if owners, particularly first timers, do not know what training strategies work.

Labrador retriever training starts the first day your pup came home. But during this period, training doesn't necessarily need to involve advance or complicated lessons like teaching him to ring the bell when he wants to head outdoors to potty nor fascinating tricks like rollover. Be it a young pup or an adult dog from the shelter, your new pet's first few days at home is always adjustment stage and familiarization.

Gradually introduce him to the new environment you brought him into but don't forget to set boundaries as to what he is permitted to gain access. If you does not want him to access the bedroom or the living room couch, make it clear to him once and for all. If there are other pets in the house, say a cat or birds, make their first encounter as tension-free and enjoyable as possible. Expose him to stuff, locations, people and other sights and sounds he's more likely to deal with in the future. But before you take him out to meet the world outside your home, remember to obtain the approval of the vet first. Young puppies shouldn't be allowed to mingle with other dogs until they have completed necessary vaccines to prevent various health problems.

While you cannot expect a young puppy to totally avoid accidents, potty training should begin at the earliest opportunity. Get him used to potty at the place you prefer by taking him there on regular schedule like after waking up each morning, after eating and drinking, when tense or thrilled, after activity and before sleeping.

Labrador retriever training is a continuing process and should be started right in order for it to turn out right.




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