Start Training your Labrador
Many have asked when is the best time to train your labrador. The simple answer is, NOW!
You may be surprised to hear, many owners have asked if certain weather conditions and seasons are more suited to training. For the dog it makes no difference what so ever!
If you have a labrador puppy, then you must make training a priority right now. Getting the basics covered in the early stages of the dogs life will make the training process much easier and rewarding for you and the dog in the long term. With a puppy, you will find teaching his name the first and foremost skill for him to learn, everything else branches from this fundamental skill.
Most training questions are aimed at new dog owners, and normally young puppies. But what about older dogs? Is the cliche saying really true..? It depends on the dog, but for a labrador, an old dog can learn new tricks! Of course, the older the dog gets the harder it does become, which is why its vital you train them young to save you from hours of frustration in the future. If you don’t have this luxury, then good on you for having a go at getting him trained!
It is very important you make any training with your older dog fun, and most importantly rewarding. A good step is to join a local dog training class, taking an online lesson/ebook and asking family and friends for assistance.
Your dog will love all the new attention and activities your are getting involved with together, and this is when you will start to see the best rewards and character come out from your dog. Regardless of how much he learns, or what he can do after an session of training you can be assured your bond with each other will get stronger and stronger.
Stick at it, and don’t give up. And remember, start training your labrador today.
