| The Labrador retriever is one of the most popular | | | | The best way to use positive and negative |
| breeds of dogs in the United States, as well as many | | | | reinforcement is right after or even during the puppy |
| other countries around the world. Labradors exhibit | | | | has done something you like or dislike. For this |
| many qualities that make them excellent as pets, and | | | | reason, many people use a dog training clicker during |
| they do not require as much behavioral training as | | | | Labrador puppy training, because this will allow them |
| other dogs. That said, Labradors certainly do need to | | | | to tell the dog that what it is doing at the moment |
| be trained to some extent, and can become quite a | | | | of the click is the cause of the scolding or the treat. |
| hassle if improperly trained. In this article, we'll take a | | | | Therefore, if you catch your lab puppy trying to |
| look at a few of the characteristics in Labradors that | | | | escape from the yard, feel free to scold him. |
| you can use to your advantage while training them, | | | | However, if you find your lab puppy outside the |
| as well as some Labrador puppy training tips. | | | | yard, scolding him will just confuse him. It is important |
| Labrador puppy training is easier than with most | | | | to remember that patience is the best virtue to |
| dogs, because Labradors are by nature well-meaning | | | | practice during any puppy training, as some puppies |
| and eager to please. They are excellent with both | | | | learn faster than others. |
| children and other dogs, and are extremely gentle | | | | Once you've built up some basic rules for your |
| both while playing and with their teeth. Labradors can | | | | puppy, you can try teaching them commands. |
| carry an egg in their mouth without breaking it! That | | | | Labrador puppy training is a great way to get your |
| said, they do love to chew, and many Labradors can | | | | dog to follow basic household rules, but since |
| make a mess of your home if not taught what to | | | | Labradors are such smart dogs they can then be |
| chew and what not to chew. Labradors are also very | | | | taught a number of different tricks. Try a few |
| smart dogs, however, and can be taught most | | | | different ways of teaching your puppy, as each dog |
| commands with simple positive reinforcement through | | | | takes more quickly to different types of training |
| treats and praise, and negative reinforcement | | | | techniques. |
| through scolding. | | | | |