Training Labrador Retrievers

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 [...]

Barking is a perfectly natural canine behavior. Birds sing; frogs croak; and a dog barks, whines and howls. If you have a dog, you better expect some barking, whining or howling. It is unrealistic and unfair to think you can train your dog to stop barking altogether. However, you, your neighbors and your Labrador will [...]

For those of you who are interested…
A lot of people seem to focus on the money that can be made when it comes to Labrador breeding and they seem to forget that this is not a quick fix to their personal financial problems. Also, as far as giving proper care to the Labradors you will [...]

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 [...]

Training a Labrador Retriever to Act as a Guard Dog — A Question from a Reader
“I probably should of asked this in my last question, but i know that i would get more responds from a new question. Anyways, is it possible to train a labrador retriever as a guard dog. I don’t mean like [...]

This is a great, concise explanation about house training your puppy, and they are also tips you can use on adults that haven’t yet been properly house trained.  This video applies to all dogs in general, but will work great with your Labrador Retriever. This is an area that many dog-owners struggle with, and this [...]

One of my labradors, Abby (who is actually a lab/husky mix with labrador ears and husky colors– gorgeous), has always hated taking rides in the car. She’s always willing to hop into the car when I ask her to, but as soon as we start moving she starts whining and pacing and [...]

Awesome New Tool
Hey everyone– I know this post won’t be exactly on the subject of Labrador training, but I have to tell you guys about a new feature of this site that is totally awesome and hopefully beneficial to you. In the side bar to the right, there is a new box that’s titled “Click [...]

Perhaps you’ve watched The Dog Whisperer and thought to yourself,  “I’ll never have those kinds of problems with my Labrador puppy!” Unless you are very familiar with Labrador puppy care, you could easily become Cesar Millan’s next client. Labradors are high-energy dogs when they are young. With their intelligence and energy combined, [...]

“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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