dog behavior training

One of the most popular breeds, with several specific types, their easy-going nature make them one of the easiest types of dog to train. They also have high energy levels. For these reasons, as well as making generally good pets, they are used as gundogs, guide dogs and in more specialist areas susch as mountain rescue. As pets they are normally gentle and friendly with people and other dogs. Most of the labrador retriever breed are especially good with children.

In my experience, they can occasionally have sensitive stomachs as very young puppies so some care should be taken in terms of their general feeding and what toys they have to play with. Like other large, active dogs, they need lots of exercise; labrador retrievers especially enjoy swimming. Lack of exercise can lead to boredom and make them inclined to be a little too boisterous at times.

So its important to exercise them and train them as a puppy and through their adolescent stages. They should also be socialized with other dogs from an early stage.

Their naturally positive attitude makes it easier than with some other breeds to control their exuberance with a fairly standard set of commands. They are also enjoy doing tricks, so at a fairly early stage after basic training your training can progress to more complex areas if required.

An additional point about the labrador retriever is that their tightly-knitted coat, as with similar breeds, is prone to shedding, so its worth investing in a good brush. Then more frequent brushing, even daily, helps reduce the amount shed. Care should be taken about brushing matted fur as it is easy to pull the dog’s skin. In terms of labrador behavior and training, it’s worth getting her used to regular brushing from an early stage as a training reinforcement. Lovely dogs, especially if you welcome exercise as well!