Since you have decided to get a Labrador as an additional member of the family, the next thing you must consider is the Labrador training. Labrador training specifically aims to teach your Labrador to perform certain actions or behaviors acceptable by his human pack. You definitely don’t want your dog messing your bedroom, do you? That being said, the responsibility of having a trained Labrador falls on you and your family as well, being the owner.
As a dog owner, you are probably aware that there are a lot of things you can do to achieve your goal of having a well trained Lab. You can hire a professional trainer or send your dog to a training school if you like. But sometimes, professional trainers and training schools cost more than what you allocated for Labrador training. This scenario gives you no other option but to train your dog yourself. Of course Labrador training at home is not a problem provided you are prepared for it. You must know what leash is appropriate for your dog, what training method works best and what diet is most appropriate.
Usually taken for granted, proper diet is one of the most important things to consider during Labrador training. Today, commercially prepared dog foods are preferred by most owners because of convenience. Commercially prepared dog foods come in various types, brands and packaging, that often times create confusions as to what is the best choice. Some claim that dry is the best and others prefer canned foods for Fido. Others would not feed commercial foods at all and would rather settle for homemade dog foods.
Whatever type of dog food you choose, be it homemade or commercially prepared, you have to make sure that it contains the right combination of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. These provide sufficient calories to meet your dog’s daily needs for growth, activity and even repair. Feeding the right diet will help your Lab learn what is taught to him during Labrador training.
Chicken, lamb, turkey or venison-based foods are good for dogs for they are easier to digest and won’t cause stomach problems. Beef should be avoided as much as possible because it is harder to digest and can cause gastrointestinal problems in some dogs.
By: Richard Cussons
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Richard Cussons has written articles of various breeds including Labrador Retriever. Discover tips on Labrador dog training at labradorsavvy.com.
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If you are a dog owner that struggles with stopping your dog from pulling and tugging on his or her leash while walking then you are not alone. Many owners make a great effort to stop this uncontrollable behavior trying everything in their training arsenal with no luck. They find themselves avoiding people along the walk by crossing the street or waiting for them to turn the corner before continuing the battle. Rest assured every dog owner goes through the same thing at one point or another it’s just that some dog owners are more experienced, some dog breeds learn better, but you too can teach your dog how to walk on a leash.
One of the most popular purchases a dog owner makes is an investment in a dog collar. They buy two types, a collar for their dogs’ tags and a choke collar for training, or least the hope of training. While having a dog collar for tags is necessary as most states require dog tags a choke collar may not be the right solution for the inexperienced dog owner.
Choke collars, if not properly placed on your dog can actually damage their throat especially if your dog continues to pull and tug on the leash. Regardless of the size dog from small dog to large dog all are susceptible. Moving to a dog harness for walking is your best and safest option for correcting this bad behavior.
Dog harnesses come in a variety styles and finding the right one to solve your dilemma can seem confusing. Not just any dog harness will work for teaching your dog to walk properly on a leash. For example, a dog harness where the leash attaches at the top of your dog’s back will offer no help as your dog feels only the resistance from you as you try to pull him or her back. The dog simply rears up and if they are stronger than you, off you both go running down the street chasing what it is your dog is after.
The dog harness we recommend is a “no-pull” or “stop pull” dog harness. With this type of harness, the dog leash attaches in the front at the chest level. When your dog pulls and tries to take-off the harness zaps the strength from his/her front legs making it almost impossible for them to do anything but walk.
The product that we found offering the easiest to put-on, needing no acclimating before use called “Sense-ation” No-Pull dog harness is the best choice for the seemingly uncontrollable dog. This harness comes in a variety of sizes to fit your particular dog breed and an easy how-to instruction book. The results will be immediate from the very first use.
While a no-pull dog harness, will solve your dog leash training troubles they are not for every dog-training lesson you will teach. There will always be a place for a traditional collar for hanging your dogs’ tags and training collar for all of the other dog obedience training sessions you will have. However, for those dog owners with a pooch that cannot seem to walk properly a no-pull dog harness is the safest and fastest way to teach this obedience lesson.
By: Michael Hrynewich
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It is difficult for a dog owner to decide as to when to get their dog neutered. If the dog owner does not want the dog to breed and feels that it is best to neuter the pet for good health and well-being, they should proceed with the surgery.
Plan to neuter you male puppy as it begins growing up. Generally dogs enter puberty at six months of age. It would be better if the dog is neutered a little before this age.
It certainly isn’t advisable to carry out surgery on a newly born puppy. The best age to get a puppy neutered is before it attains sexual maturity. As a pup matures, its ********* descend fully which is essential for performing surgery. Professionals recommend neutering between the age of three and six months.
Many dog owner feel that neutering the puppy too soon could affect the physical development and personality negatively. In fact, it is the opposite. Early neutering prevents aggressive behavior which can become part of a dog’s nature.
There is another myth that surrounds neutering: that neutered dogs do not make playful companions. This is certainly not true. Being playful comes naturally to canines. So your dog will continue to remain playful whether it is neutered or not.
When you purchase a dog, check with the breeder its exact age. As this will be beneficial as you decide when to neuter the puppy. A breeder can supply you with the useful information and tips regarding caring of puppy according to its breed.
If you are not planning to breed your pup, take his opinion on when and where to get the pup neutered. Reputable breeders will have excellent information about the dogs’ personality and health conditions. So you are likely to get information if there are some breed-specific suggestions for your puppy.
Of course, not everyone purchases dogs from breeders. Some may adopt a dog from the street or a shelter. Here you will not have the advantage of knowing the dogs’ age. Fortunately, most shelters have the pets neutered before sending it out for adoption. Discuss this with them before you adopt. A veterinarian will help you make a guess about your pets’ age as well.
By: Katie Appleby
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“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi.
MYTH #1 — You need to use a choke collar to leash train your dog. This is just not true and choke collars should only be used by those experienced in their use if at all. Choke collars do exactly what they say — they cut off your dog’s air supply! Needless to say, it’s a health hazard and you can do serious damage to your dog’s esophagus!
MYTH #2 — You need a prong (spike) collar to train “tough” dogs. This is not true just like myth #1 is not true. Prong collars have spikes that jab into your poor dog’s neck every time the leash is jerked. The truth is that most people do NOT need to discipline their dogs in this aggressive way! Only experienced dog-training professionals should be using prong collars, and they know the special situations that call for it. This collar should NEVER be used by the average dog owner.
MYTH #3 — You need an electronic shock collar to stop your dog’s barking. No feeling person should imagine that this modern convenience is a humane act, and in truth it is just not necessary. It’s EASY to stop a dog’s barking without using something as inhumane as SHOCKING!
Studies show shock collars work on only a small percentage of dogs and it teaches the dog to be afraid of the collar! What is worse, you are creating tremendous stress and most likely serious damage to your dog’s immune system!
MYTH #4 — You need to dominate your dog by using physical force (smacking, hitting, and choking). Your dog needs to view you and the family members as the “pack leader”. But this respect is not accomplished or earned by beating your dog!!!!! In the wild, a pack leader doesn’t suddenly overreact and beat its pack members into the ground.
A pack leader is calm, consistent, and fair. Sure you can beat a dog into obedience. You can smack it, yell at it, and shock it to force it to obey your every command, but this abuse will not gain your dog’s respect — it’ll just make your dog fearful of you and have to suffer a life of anxiety! It won’t love you… and you will NOT have earned its unwavering loyalty. Your dog will be afraid of you, cower and grovel submissively every time you make a fast move in its direction and will always be looking for a way to escape your company.
Is THIS the kind of relationship you want with your dog? Of course not…
MYTH #5 — You need to YELL at your dog, so it perceives you as tough. Yelling accomplishes little with people and even less with dogs that do not speak your language. To a dog yelling sounds like frantic barking — which the dog will interpret as something is wrong! Good trainers can easily control their dogs with a quiet whisper, body language and hand signals…. And, of course, there are other less than intelligent and inappropriate training recommendations like throwing bottles filled with rocks at your dog, putting your dog on prozac, isolating it from the family, and tons more horrible actions directed at dogs in the name of discipline and training.
Make your dog LOVE you…not SCARED of you!
You may be wondering, if negative reinforcement doesn’t work, why do so many dog trainers insist you should PUNISH your dog to train it?
This is how a lot of so-called “professional” trainers make their money!
These are trainers who intimidate and force the dogs to do what they want (the William Koehler trainers) that today we regard as old school “yank and crank” trainers being kind, cruel and abusive to be accurate. The problem with yank and crank trainers is the dogs seldom like their handlers and in fact are often afraid of them, and their training produces inconsistent results along with dogs that don’t like or respect their owners. If you don’t have a good bond with your dog, or if your dog does not respect you as a pack leader, you will never reach consistency in training.
A modern compassionate “Hands-Off Dog Training Program” focuses on teaching YOU how to train your dog using simple voice commands, handle signals, and well-timed positive reinforcement. Free Video CLICK HERE
This type of training program gets results QUICKLY because your dog actually has fun!
This type of training can Stop your dog’s WORST habit in just 6 days…Without laying a finger on your dog!
Problems such as:
1. Constantly pees on your favorite rug or couch
2. Barks out your window like crazy at people and cars
3. Growls at you for “invading” its favorite couch space
4. Jumps on you, your family, and friends
5. Plays too rough with your kids
6. Refuses to “come” when called
7. Ignores basic obedience commands like “sit”
8. Tries to dig or chew its way out of your backyard
9. Constantly begs for food at the kitchen table
… Or whatever other problems you may be having.
You can be taught how to tap into your dog’s natural canine instincts and manipulate its behavior. And the best news is it will only take you 5-10 minutes of training per day so within just 6 days of starting this program, you’ll have put an end to your dog’s most annoying and destructive habits…
… And best of all, it’ll only take you 5-10 minutes of training per day!
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By: Jay Jacovitz
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