Experience The Wonders Of Training Black Lab Puppies

The black Labrador is a popular breed for families and hunters alike. The Lab is even tempered, amenable to instruction, and possesses a sturdy frame. The name of the breed is a misnomer however, as Labradors actually originated in Newfoundland. Black Labrador puppies are notoriously curious and good natured and usually easy to train.

If you are considering bringing home a black Labrador puppy or have recently done so, be sure to consult a local breed association in order to brief yourself on training resources that are available in your area. The black Labrador puppy is a real treasure to behold, so you are in for a wonderful experience.

Training the black Lab puppy begins when you first bring your puppy home. Make sure you have prepared a partially enclosed area for the pup. Keep the pup off carpeted areas until fully housebroken. Providing a crate for car travel is recommended.

Retrieving is natural to the black Lab pups and this activity can be encouraged outside at about 12 weeks after all shots have been given. The Lab pup soon learns when he returns to the owner he will be rewarded with lots of praise. By showing the dog how to sit and lay down begins the communication between pup and handler. During the first weeks the pup can also be introduced to the leash and collar. At approximately four months more formal basic obedience lessons can begin.

Dogs have a special gift that is unique to their species. They are born with an innate desire to please. No food is necessary to accomplish lessons. Rewards of dog biscuits are suggested only for housebreaking and crate-training. In all other instances, dogs will work their hearts out for the big prize of Good Dog. Communication is the key. Showing your dog what you want and praising when he performs well is a good training philosophy to follow.

Keep you dog enthused about leaning by giving lessons of short duration the first six months.

Following are some of the common mistakes made when training puppies:

Expecting too much, too soon

Taking off the leash too soon

Expecting your new pup to behave and react like your last dog

Deciding your smart, older dog can better train your new pup than you

Stopping obedience lesson

Your dog is like a teenager up to two years of age. Dogs will continually test you so keep this in mind: you may have worked very hard on a particular lesson, and it appears your dog just does not get it. But do not give up! You will be amazed when you are ready to throw in the towel your dog suddenly performs that lesson perfectly.

Five stages of learning from the point of view of your dog

I do not hear you

Make me do it

OK but I will do it my way

I will do it your way, but notice my tail is down

Wow Boss I like your way but keep reminding me

Please, no backyard training! Take your dog to new places. Heel along city sidewalks, doing about-turns, stopping, staying, calling him to you. Try having your dog stay, sitting by an active tennis court. Inside malls can be used after your dog has made some progress. Get a plan, and stick with it. Tell other people not to pat your dog as he is in training. At other times, make your dog useful and have him carry things for you. He will get better and better the more he’s involved with you.