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Labrador Training Dogma
Author : Kate Truman
Submitted : 2011-08-21 06:48:15 Word Count : 466 Popularity: 4
Tags: labrador training, labrado, dog training, pet training, dogs, pets, animals
If you're planning to bring home a lab in the near future, then you better look for effective labrador training tips as soon as now. The internet is similar to a vast ocean of tips and information regarding this breed. There are also many people claiming as experts when it comes to dog training. But sadly, not all these tips can be effective in helping you achieve your objectives. Some aren't even true to say the least. Some are mere speculations that can cause confusion to dog owners especially to novice ones.
Like for example the exact age as to when training must start. Old school tips believe that training should begin when the puppy is about six to eight weeks of age. But the puppies might have developed undesirable behaviors by that time. While it's true that basic obedience usually starts at eight weeks of age, labrador training for social development ought to start without delay. During this period, a puppy should learn how to communicate with his litter mates as well as other animals in the house if there is any. It's also best to train your pup to get used to being handled early on to make grooming or vet check ups easy. In order to socialize your dog properly, introduce him to people, other pets and things gradually. Present one thing at a time so as not to overwhelm him with the new environment he is into. However, before you expose him outside, ensure that he has completed required vaccines and has approval from the vet.
Another age-related concern is the famous quote, "you can't teach old dogs new tricks" because it is believed that it can be hard to impart knowledge to their mature minds. Well-known as one of the most famous breeds, this adage may not be true to them, even to other breeds for that matter. Dogs, regardless of age, can learn tricks and commands taught to them given that effective and proper labrador training tips will be used. The only limit however is their physical strength for older dogs may easily get tired compared to younger and more energetic ones.
After the age-related issues are the tools used during training. This rapidly changing world has a lot to offer, even to the four-legged ones. There are various high-tech tools specially created for training - electronic collars, clickers to name a few. Despiteof its promised benefits, some people still think that it can be cruel to use tools like electronic collar during labrador training because it may cause harm or injury to the animal. Yes, it can harm your pet if you don't know how to use it properly. To prevent risking your pet, better read, understand and follow the directions on how to use a particular training tool.
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Kate Truman is fond of writing different article topics including labrador training. Know more about labrador training by visiting her site specially dedicated to this breed.
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