How To Train A Dog

Though a lot of them are fluffy and cuddly like stuffed toys, dogs will not survive on hugs, kisses or cuddles alone. Owners and potential owners must know (yet others fail to realize) that having a dog is a serious commitment. You do not bring home a Labrador simply to hug and play. You need to be ready to provide care, grooming, Labrador training and other stuff a Labrador needs in order to grow healthy and ecstatic.

Though the Labrador is smart as a breed, Labrador training could be a bit challenge to first time lab owners. But with correct training advice and tips, training a Labrador may not be as tricky as what it seems to be.

Positive methodology: A Labrador is a robust and big breed with usually good personality. Unsurprisingly, positive training strategy works best for this breed. Using positive reinforcement such as praise and treats can be way effective than training based primarily on punishment.

Start early: Although you can still teach old dogs with new tricks, it is always a great idea to start training your puppy as fast as possible. Puppies at 6 to 8 weeks of age can start learning commands however, socialization should start earlier.

Short and fun training sessions: Dogs, especially puppies have short attention span; so it is always counseled to keep the training sessions short and fascinating. Training should last around 15 minutes and must include challenging activities to keep his body and mind working. Reward him with praise or treat every time the session ends so that he will be able to associate the training with something rewarding.

Communication: Training a dog is actually more on communication. In order to achieve positive result in training, one must be ready to communicate well with the pet. Naturally, dogs don’t talk the way humans did. They communicate thru body signals and expressions – owners must try to understand that. A dog that is sick, confused, nervous or excited won’t learn efficiently so keep an eye out for signs.

No punishment required: While training a dog can be sometimes frustrating and giving punishment can be so enticing, punishing a dog isn’t actually a desired and effective sort of training system. In reality it will do more harm than good so avoid it as much as practical.

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