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Written by Lisa Murray   
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
When you are looking at how to train a Labrador, you'll find plenty of different options available to you and plenty of resources. If you have a Labrador, you should be aware that one of the first things that you need to deal with is jumping. Taking a look at how to train a Labrador can help you stop the jumping habits and create a better-behaved pet overall.
by LisaMurray


When you are looking at how to train a Labrador, you'll find plenty of different options available to you and plenty of resources. If you have a Labrador, you should be aware that one of the first things that you need to deal with is jumping. Taking a look at how to train a Labrador can help you stop the jumping habits and create a better-behaved pet overall.

When thinking about how to train a Labrador, the first thing to think about is the breed itself. Though Labradors are bred to be gun dogs, and they have a great reputation as service and working dogs, they are also excellent pets. They are among the most popular breeds in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and it is easy to see why.

Labradors are known for their intelligence, their dependability and their obedience and because of this, they are fairly straightforward to train. It is important to realize, however, that Labradors are quite boisterous as well. They have a great deal of energy at their disposal and because of this, learning how to train a Labrador is essential.

So why is your Labrador jumping on you anyway? More than likely he's just excited and being friendly. Unlike some dogs who like to use jumping to show dominance, a Labrador is most likely just showing you his pleasure at seeing you.

Make sure that you are consistent when you are thinking about how to train a Labrador. Remember that he will be confused if jumping is encouraged in some situations but not in others. Use the same command, whether it is "off" or "down," and stick with it.

When your dog jumps on you, give him the command and then display with your body language how unhappy you are. Turn your back away, fold your arms and don't look at him. Essentially, this tells your dog that when he behaves in this fashion, you will not give him the attention that he craves.

It's also a good idea to give him praise when he returns his paws to the ground. Positive reinforcement is great especially when dealing with a Labrador since he loves praise. Give him a big hug and let him know he did a good job.

Taking some time to learn about the dogs and some basic dog training steps will make the process of how to train a Labrador much more simple!

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