Training Labrador Retrievers

Hunting dog training should be taken very seriously because it requires your Labrador being desensitized to gunfire that normally accompanies a hunt and still be able to keep its focus on the trainer’s commands. Before you begin hunting dog training there are a few steps that need to be taken such as the trainer needing [...]

The Response Revolution

I’m sure a lot of you have already heard about the Response Revolution dog training course that I’m releasing on Tuesday, but in case you’ve missed the buzz, here’s your official notification:
“Response Revolution” is the dog training course that I’m releasing on Tuesday. (Just as a blatant pitch, there is an extremely good [...]

In order to successfully ruin your dog, you MUST complete these seven steps:

1. “Puppyignoritis”. Ignore every behavior your puppy displays. After all, if you correct him for behaviors like jumping and teething now, he’ll just fall back into the same pattern later on– so it doesn’t matter if you correct him for it now.

2. Use [...]

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The Definition of Soft-Mouth

Labrador Retrievers are known for being “soft-mouth”. The term soft-mouth simply means that the dog is inclined to carry an object in its mouth without clamping down, chewing, biting, [...]

For all of you who have been waiting for me to hurry up and answer your hardest dog training questions and have been disappointed, I’ve got a big surprise for you.
I have arranged (after much effort and many late nights) a very special opportunity for anyone who is serious about training their labradors. If you [...]

Have you ever had this problem: You get all ready to have a training session with your Labrador. You have the leash, the treats, the books, the whistle or clicker, etc. You’re all set to have a wonderful and productive time training your Lab, and when you get ouot to start working with him or [...]

Useful Tips about Using Labrador Training Collars.
Training collars are sometimes referred to as choke collars, name that is very misleading. This is more of a bad stigma name.
A training collar should never be used to choke a Labrador in an attempt to teach a behavior. No one learns anything when being choked, except to fear [...]

Exercise Matters
No matter the age of your labrador, some daily activity and exercise is essential. Lack of exercise leads to poor muscle tone, obesity, heart ailments, bone disorders and often results in emotional problems and even behavior quirks.
Keeping your Labrador Retriever lean and healthy can add years to his or her life. Remembering to change [...]

Wow, Christmas sure came quick this year. I am writing to wish you and your doggies a merry Christmas, and I hope that the season (which is already almost over!) was enjoyable.
Two quick things before I go to bed: the first is that I want this blog to be as helpful for its readers as [...]

“I have just recently gotten a labrador retriever…. the vet told me he is around 1 yrs old…. he has never been trained before… does anyone have any good tips on how to train him to fetch something and bring it back to me? i would really appreciate it … thanks a lot!”
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