Training Labrador Retrievers

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 [...]

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, [...]

Sometimes some dogs can be extremely allergic to environmental allergens. Unfortunately Labradors have a breed predisposition to certain allergies. Labrador allergies are horrible because they can cause your beautiful dog’s coat will start to appear patchy and mottled when fur falls off. What makes Labrador allergies worse is the distress that the dog is in [...]

“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!”
Labs have a [...]

“I have a two year old dog who is about 75% yellow lab (we’re not sure what else) and he can only do a few basic things like sit and stay. He’s real sweet but a little on the dumb side. Does anyone know how to teach him to shake hands?”
The way I did it [...]

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 [...]