It’s no wonder that you often see labrador puppies in advertisements on television. They are so bouncy and cute and cuddly-looking that they ooze that “who can resist me” appeal.

When it comes to training labrador puppies it helps to know how they differ in temperament from other breeds of dogs.

The Labrador’s Nature

Labrador puppies are very loving as well as being loveable of course.
They “lap” up all the attention you can give them which can make them very attentive when you are teaching a new command.

Your average labrador puppy is very intelligent which means that your obedience training sessions should be much easier than with some breeds.

However, it pays to remember that your labrador puppy is very energetic and will have an appetite to match. So diet is very important, but his love of food will help with your Labrador Puppy Training sessions because he will respond well to treats and rewards.

The Labrador puppy is very “helpful” by nature. It is no accident that the Labrador is so often favored for assistance work and helping people who have a disability.

Your lab puppy will respond really well to positive reinforcement and will want to please you. In no time at all your labrador puppy training will start to pay off.

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What you Need to Know about Labrador Obedience Training

• Labrador puppies are bigger than many other breeds. So they can usually hold their bladder comparitively longer. This makes potty training much easier.
• Like other newborn puppies, labradors tire quickly so your training needs to be done in short doses in order to maximize the attention span before he becomes distracted and wanders off to play before curling up to take a nap.
• Your labrador puppy will respond from an early age to gentle leash training. With consistent commands he will learn to heel quite quickly, provided you start letting him hear the command from an early age. However, this shouldn’t be turned into an exercise session because your lab puppy is too young for extended exercising.

One of the Best Labrador Training Books

One of the most comprehensive resources I have found is Daniel Steven’s Secrets to Dog Training. He provides invaluable guidance and dog training tips from his years of experience as a professional dog trainer.

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Until next time, have fun with your bouncy Labrador puppy!

~ Bright Dog Tips