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The Labrador is a very well known and well-liked dog breed. This dog was first bred in Britain as a hunting dog, and as such still has the coat and webbed feet for fetching back waterfowl. The Labrador is a people oriented animal; they want to be with their family all the time.

Training your Labrador puppy can take some work, but having a well-trained pet is certainly worth it.

Some Important Steps
When training your Labrador puppy, bear in mind that this is still a baby. They will have accidents and they will chew things up. It is up to you as the owner to teach the Labrador puppy acceptable types of behavior.

Training a Labrador puppy should involve the process of housebreaking the puppy. This step could include training the puppy with a crate. As Labradors love to be with their family, they may become a little insecure when you’re not at home. An insecure Labrador is very likley to chew things up to express its’ unhappiness. A crate not only restricts the movement of the dog, but gives them a feeling of security. Think of a crate as your puppy’s a safe place.

When in the crate, the Labrador will be unlikely to have accidents. Dogs do not like to mess up the area where they sleep. By taking the Labrador outdoors immediately before and after they are in the crate, you will create a pattern the puppy will soon adjust too. When not in the crate, paying close attention to your Labrador puppy can assist in the house training process. If the puppy appears ready to go, take them outside right away. You should heep praise the puppy constantly for good potty behavior. Being consistent with potty training will be a great help when training a Labrador puppy.
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Training your Labrador puppy cute when they are small, but no one wants an adult Labrador jumping on them. When the puppy jumps up on you, gently put them back down on the floor and say firmly, “No”. This process may need to be repeated many times, as a Labrador is a bundle of energy and so pleased to see their members of their family.

Make sure when training your Labrador puppy that they learn to socialize correctly. Expose them to people, children and other dogs. A socialized, well-trained dog will be happy and healthy.

Training a Labrador puppy to be a well adjusted and nicely behaved dog will make both of your lives much more pleasant. The Labrador wants to please you, so make sure they understand what behaviors are acceptable and what aren’t.