Cool Tricks to Teach Your Pet During Labrador Retriever Training

If there is only one thing labrador owners want to achieve, that is successful labrador retriever training. Through training, a dog learns how to behave in ways acceptable by his human companions thus in turn can boost the pet and owner relationship. Socialization, basic obedience training and housebreaking are best taught early on to prevent undesirable behaviors from developing. While these matters are considered as the most important one can teach his beloved pet, owners may also teach additional tricks that will surely amuse everyone.

You may want to teach your pet these tricks:

Fetch.

Training a labrador to master fetch shouldn't be so hard since this breed is hard-wired for retrieving. They can carry objects in their mouths with great gentleness and their webbed paws make it easy for them to retrieve stuff from the water.

Some labradors can figure out the command on their own but if your pet needs training, you will need to start teaching the command "take it". To do so, hold a treat and give the command "take it". If he has associated the command with the deed, you will soon notice him opening his mouth as soon as he hears you give the command. Take this opportunity to slip a dumbbell inside his mouth and leave it there for a few seconds. Praise and reward him with a treat. Once he is used with having the dumbbell in his mouth, proceed with "hold it". After he picks up the dumbbell, gently hold his mouth and command him to "hold it". After a few seconds, command him to "give" the dumbbell and let him spit it out. Continue working with each command and later on with the take it-hold it-give sequence. Increase the distance slowly and don't forget to reward him with praise or treat for every good behavior displayed.

Speak.

Another trick you can teach during labrador retriever training is speak. To get started, you will need to choose a hand signal; twisting your closed fist, snapping your fingers or whatever is convenient for you. Give the hand signal and reward him with praise or treat when he barks. If your dog does not bark, continue giving the hand signal until he barks. Regular practice of the command will eventually help him understand the trick.

Kiss me.

Actually, you never need to teach your pet to kiss since dogs naturally love to kiss their owners. The only thing you need to teach him is to carry out the trick only after a verbal command is given. Give the command "kiss me" and lower your cheek in front of his mouth. Reward him with praise or treat when he licks your face on command.

These three tricks are just a few of the many things you can teach your beloved labrador retriever. Although labrador retrievers are known for being obedient and highly trainable, bear in mind that training a particular command may take time. Just enjoy the training sessions instead of forcing your pet to learn things too soon.

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