Labrador Retriever Training Tips to Modify Behavior Problems

Nov 24
09:23

2009

Richard Cussons

Richard Cussons

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Behavior related issues are common among dogs regardless of breed. Find out how training can help modify these behaviors...

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When talking about labrador retriever training,Labrador Retriever Training Tips to Modify Behavior Problems Articles what comes first into most minds is training a dog to do tricks such as play-dead, give me five and the likes. However, training does not only aim to see your labrador retriever deliver those tricks perfectly. Training is one way to have a well-behaved dog that is not showing behavior problems like barking, digging and chewing.

If you are having problems with your pet's behavior, you may find this labrador retriever training advice helpful:

Barking.
Barking is natural among dogs. It is their way to convey information to their humans. A dog may bark or whine if he is sick or happy, if he needs to do something like urinate or to warn you if he perceived something dangerous. However, it is not normal anymore when your labrador retriever has started to bark endlessly... annoying you and your neighbors. To deal with this problem, determine the causes of his excessive barking. If your labrador is barking at every noise he hears, it is a good idea to turn on the radio before leaving. Play music so he won't feel alone at the same time won't hear noises that could trigger barking. If your dog has been banished from the house but want to be with you inside, it is best to place him in a crate to limit his access to accident-prone places.

Digging.
Labradors do not typlically dig. But if your pet fancies playing and digging in your well-kept garden, one way to put an end to this dilemma is to provide a sandbox or a small area of the ground for him to dig. Make this area enticing by burying toys and bones. Leave part of the toy sticking out of the ground in order to attract him. You may also want to provide activities and exercise to prevent boredom because border dogs are more likely at risk to behavior problems such as this.

Chewing.
The mouth is one of the most important parts of a dog's body. Apart from eating, the mouth is used to pick up things and transport them from one place to another. But chewing is considered destructive when he has started to gnaw important stuff like your shoes, clothes, furniture and books. To stop your dog from chewing, keep important stuff (especially those with your scent) out of your pet's reach. Provide him with his favorite chew toys and never give your old shoes or clothes to chew on. A dog can never tell the difference between old shoes and new ones. If you see your pet chewing something you don't want, distract him and immediately replace the item with his chew toy.