Training Labrador Retrievers

How to Go About Buying a Labrador Puppy
Labradors for sale are a dime a dozen. You can find them in pet stores, breeders, puppy mills and even the streets. The Labrador is the most popular among any breed of dog in the world. Everyone knows that Labradors make for the most intelligent, loyal and adorable [...]

I know it happened this way for me– we saw the sign for free puppies, told ourselves that “we were just stopping in to look”, pulled in to find several gorgeous three-month-old bundles of joy, listened to the tragic tale of the shelter in Tennessee that couldn’t afford to keep the puppies and had given [...]

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When asked about the most important aspects of dog training, I’m sure a lot of people would mention the “come” command, “sit”, “stay”, and perhaps “heel”. It seems that most people don’t really think about teaching your dog his or her name. But since this is the way you will be commanding your dog and [...]

Here is another question I received from a reader:
“I was wondering if you could help me with my new lab. I picked him up yesterday from another family. he is 4 months old and amazing. He is very loving, but everytime i leave my house for even a second he freaks out and [...]

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 [...]

“My Lab is a Male & 3 months old. My problem is he won’t poop & pee on training pad. He also tips water bowl over 3-4 times a day. This really get on my nerves. What should I do?”
First of all, the training pad. In my opinion, trying to teach a dog to relieve [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Many dog owners assume that when they purchase a Labrador Retriever that they won’t have to spend time grooming him/her. They quickly find out that they are mistaken. While it is true that Labrador Retrievers do not require as much grooming as a longer-haired breeds, there is still some grooming required.
There are several reasons dog [...]