Training Labradors - Have Fun Training Your Labrador
You should start training your Labrador puppy the minute you bring it home to the family.
House training is probably one of the first things that you will need to attend to as once that is done life becomes more pleasant for everyone.
Some people choose to start with newspaper by the back door and then move it outside of the house, while others say it is best to start with the outside straight away.
As soon as you think your puppy is looking for somewhere to go take him or her out.
The first couple of months are critical when it comes to house training and to start with you will need to take the puppy outside every hour and five minutes after it has had something to eat or drink.
Another time when puppies may want to go is after a play and exercise session, or any time when the puppy is excited about something.
You should take the puppy outside as soon as you are up in the mornings and just before you go to bed at night.
If your puppy does have an accident, say no in a firm voice and take the puppy outside straight away.
Every time he does something while outside you should praise him or her lavishly.
If training is to be effective it has to be consistent, whether it is toilet training or obedience training.
Some experts recommend that as soon as your puppy is ready you should enroll them in an obedience class, but you can choose to do the training at home.
Remember that training needs to be consistent which means that you must set aside time each day, preferably the same time, to undertake the training.
Labradors like all dogs, are pack animals, and in order for them to be happy and non-aggressive, they need to know their place in the pack.
If you are training the puppy then make sure that everyone knows it and that they are only to use your methods if you are not at home.
When you are training your puppy you will need plenty of treats as most puppies will do anything for some praise and a treat.
Try to be patient with your pet, it will take time for your puppy to learn new behaviors, but once he or she gets into the habit of learning what is and what is not acceptable, things will move along quite quickly.
House training is probably one of the first things that you will need to attend to as once that is done life becomes more pleasant for everyone.
Some people choose to start with newspaper by the back door and then move it outside of the house, while others say it is best to start with the outside straight away.
As soon as you think your puppy is looking for somewhere to go take him or her out.
The first couple of months are critical when it comes to house training and to start with you will need to take the puppy outside every hour and five minutes after it has had something to eat or drink.
Another time when puppies may want to go is after a play and exercise session, or any time when the puppy is excited about something.
You should take the puppy outside as soon as you are up in the mornings and just before you go to bed at night.
If your puppy does have an accident, say no in a firm voice and take the puppy outside straight away.
Every time he does something while outside you should praise him or her lavishly.
If training is to be effective it has to be consistent, whether it is toilet training or obedience training.
Some experts recommend that as soon as your puppy is ready you should enroll them in an obedience class, but you can choose to do the training at home.
Remember that training needs to be consistent which means that you must set aside time each day, preferably the same time, to undertake the training.
Labradors like all dogs, are pack animals, and in order for them to be happy and non-aggressive, they need to know their place in the pack.
If you are training the puppy then make sure that everyone knows it and that they are only to use your methods if you are not at home.
When you are training your puppy you will need plenty of treats as most puppies will do anything for some praise and a treat.
Try to be patient with your pet, it will take time for your puppy to learn new behaviors, but once he or she gets into the habit of learning what is and what is not acceptable, things will move along quite quickly.
