3. Labrador Training Labradors - one of the most popular breeds Often the breed of choice as working dogs Do they really require special training? Let's take a closer look. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
4. What Makes Labradors Different Labrador training is relatively easy Remember – that cute little puppy Will one day be a big, strong dog If that's not already the case So make an early start. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
5. What Makes Labradors Different (2) Labradors have their own behavioural traits Inherent in their blood line Understanding these inbuilt traits The key to making Labrador Training More simple More successful For both you and your pet http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
6. What Makes Labradors Different (2) Remember your Labrador Is still a dog No matter how intelligent If you treat your dog like a person You lose the upper hand in training. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
7. If you neglect toTrain your Labrador You are actually putting him at risk. Strength and size, can be trouble. Biting and chewing can be a problem But both are trainable behaviours. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
8. The Fundamentals of Labrador Training Starting Young The right routine Times to avoid Treats and rewards Commands and hand signals http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
10. The Right Routine Establish a proper training routine So your dog understands what is expected Five minutes or so At any one time - to get the hang of it Without getting bored or distracted. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
11. The Right Routine (2) Leave a reasonable time between sessions Four or five sessions a week Enough to start with. Don't go too quickly Find a pace that suits The dog's age and Standard of behaviour http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
12. The Right Routine (3) Build dog's training schedule from Your dog's progress Not Your own desires to have a show winner http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
13. The Right Routine (4) Find the right place is important A quiet place free from distractions Makes training much easier. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
14. Times to avoid Know the times that are difficult Times that you won't get attention include - Too soon after feeding time Too soon after previous lesson. Too soon fter being in crate http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
15. Times to avoid (2) When particularly Energetic Tired When other people around Particularly strangers http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
17. Treats and Rewards Important part of training regime But only while they are treats If given too often Treats will no longer be a treat Treats will completely lose effectiveness http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
18. Treats and Rewards (2) A treat must be a little bit different e.g. Never give part of normal diet A little bit of some 'human' food e.g. A small piece of cheese but check it's Pet Friendly first http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
19. Treats and Rewards(3) Unlike treats where not given too often ALWAYS reward your dog with praise Whenever does training task well. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
20. Treats and Rewards(4) Only give when task done correctly Give more often when a new task the first few times Once he's got the hang of it only give randomly doesn't directly link the task with getting a treat http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
21. Treats and Rewards(5) ALWAYS encouragement and praise http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
23. Verbal Commands and Hand Signals For any given task Always the same instruction One or two words Use a particular hand signal Always at the same time Always in the same way http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
24. Verbal commands and Hand Signals (2) Lab associates simultaneous use of The command The hand signal As a clear indication of what to do And associates the instructions with task http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
25. For more Free Tips and Resourcesvisithttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
