need help with training a labrador

[lilypup]

Originally Posted by pia l

hi , me and my sister want to get a puppy labrador each . i want a male and my sister a female. but we need to no if its better to train 2 males together or 1 male and 1 female.... plz help me ,thanks

i feel it's all about individual temperament and the fit between all involved - humans as well as dogs. i looked for a dog who wanted to follow me, neither too eager to run up nor too shy to come over to me. i also looked for a dog who was smart but not so smart boredom could become an issue. i lucked out because i forgot about energy level. i'm a tortoise in life, low energy but out for the distance. my dog can mellow at home, but is up for a hike and a run. she is, probably, a little smarter and more physically capable than i was planning - but it's all made for a really good training experience so far.

training with the other dogs has been really good as well. getting used to dogs of all temperaments being around, whether or not my lily likes them that much, has been important. you know, it's one thing to master sitting for me alone at home and quite another when out and about.

[dogsrule101]

Try enrolling your dog in obedience school. Working with a professional trainer makes it much easier for your dog to understand what he can and can't do. Make sure he gets plenty of exercise and playtime. Remember that when your teach your dog a new command, to keep practicing for a few days that one command. Don't just make him learn new ones once he's preformed that command.

Good Luck teaching your dog!

Shasta and Gus the Boston Terrier

[snooks]

Be sure and visit the classroom here it's an awesome place to start. Be sure to check first with the vet for safe exercise levels and impact on growing puppy bones since labs are prone to elbow and hip dysplasia. Be sure this working breed gets enough exercise as he grows or you'll always have a frustrated dog. They need to get out of the yard and run at least an hour a day preferably more as adults.

Other great positive training sites http://abrionline.org/videos.php
Puppy Training and Management | Karen Pryor Clickertraining
Dr Dunbar's iWoofs Radio | Dog Star Daily

I highly recommend Patricia McConnell's Puppy Primer
and see my post for puppies-http://www.dogtrickacademy.com/members/forum/puppies/2161-new-puppy-what-do-now.html

GOOD luck!!

[vicky1989]

i have a labrador cross, sit was easy for him to learn, paw is a little harder, sumtimes he does it n sumtimes he just looks confused...
also down down with my other dog I got him to sit, put my fist with the treat in on the floor then gradually moved it forward and he'd shuffle down.. Manny stands up and walks towards me instead lol