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Breed Information: Important In Labrador Retriever Training
Author : Kate Truman
Submitted : 2011-08-14 06:15:09 Word Count : 459 Popularity: 4
Tags: labrador retriever training, labrador retriever, dog training, pet training, dogs, pets, animals
If there's only one task you ought to accomplish before you start labrador retriever training, it would be knowing the most important information regarding the breed. If you have no idea regarding labs, like history, personality traits, grooming requirements and level of intelligence, naturally it would be tough for you to determine what training strategy works best for him. Good for you if you're fortunate enough to find the proper training method to begin with. However, if you unknowingly chose an ineffective method your puppy does not respond to, chances are, you will only make matters worse or the situation will prompt you to give up your pet thinking that he is not smart enough to follow basic commands.
To prevent this from happening, it is best that you're armed with the right information about training and the dog breed generally speaking. Here are a few facts that can help you attain successful labrador retriever training:
- Just like their ancestors, St. John's Water Dog, labs love to play in the water. With their webbed paw, retrieving prey (or stick and toys) in the water isn't impossible for this breed. Therefore, it's not unusual if they do good in waterfowl hunting.
- Based on the registered ownership, this breed is the most famous dog breed in the world. Quite simply, lots of people prefer labs than other breeds because of their amiable qualities - friendly, versatile and not prone to being territorial, aggression and other destructive behaviors.
- This well-loved breed is known to have gentle temperament thus good with children and other animals. To match this personality, it is important for the owner to use positive reinforcement/method during labrador retriever training.
- Being fast and athletic, this gun dog needs regular exercise to keep up with their oozing strength. Although they're not prone to destructive behavior, your labrador may develop one if exercise isn't sufficient.
- Taking into consideration that they have reputation for appetite, training your pet to eat right diet at the right time is essential to prevent obesity and other health issues associated with it. They must also be trained not to eat non-food items to avoid choking, indigestion and other related problems.
- While training in areas (such as park and beach) is helpful, it can be unsafe if your curious four-legged companion has his concentration into something other than your labrador retriever training. This breed is good in playing disappearing acts thus you need to make sure that he has his ID tags always. Some even have their pets microchipped while some chose a fenced area as training location.
- Training can be hindered by hip and elbow dysplasia, eye problems and luxating patella thus make sure that your lab is tested for this.
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Kate Truman is a loyal fan of labrador retriever breed. Read more about this breed at her site specially created for labrador retriever training.
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