Labrador Training
- 1. Labrador TrainingPamela Blackwood Duncanhttp://www.traininglabradors.co.ukhttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk/labrador-training
- 2. Labrador Traininghttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 3. Labrador TrainingLabradors - one of the most popular breedsOften the breed of choice as working dogsDo they really require special training? Let's take a closer look.http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 4. What Makes Labradors DifferentLabrador training is relatively easyRemember – that cute little puppy Will one day be a big, strong dog If that's not already the case So make an early start. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 5. What Makes Labradors Different (2)Labradors have their own behavioural traitsInherent in their blood line Understanding these inbuilt traits The key to making Labrador Training More simple More successful For both you and your pethttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 6. What Makes Labradors Different (2) Remember your LabradorIs still a dogNo matter how intelligent If you treat your dog like a person You lose the upper hand in training. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 7. If you neglect toTrain your Labrador You are actually putting him at risk. Strength and size, can be trouble. Biting and chewing can be a problemBut both are trainable behaviours. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 8. The Fundamentals of Labrador TrainingStarting YoungThe right routineTimes to avoidTreats and rewardsCommands and hand signalshttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 9. Starting Younghttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 10. The Right RoutineEstablish a proper training routineSo your dog understands what is expectedFive minutes or so At any one time - to get the hang of itWithout getting bored or distracted. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 11. The Right Routine (2) Leave a reasonable time between sessions Four or five sessions a week Enough to start with. Don't go too quickly Find a pace that suits The dog's age and Standard of behaviourhttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 12. The Right Routine (3)Build dog's training schedule from Your dog's progress NotYour own desires to have a show winner http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 13. The Right Routine (4)Find the right place is importantA quiet place free from distractionsMakes training much easier. http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 14. Times to avoidKnow the times that are difficultTimes that you won't get attention include -Too soon after feeding timeToo soon after previous lesson.Too soon fter being in cratehttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 15. Times to avoid (2)When particularly Energetic TiredWhen other people around Particularly strangershttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 16. Labrador Traininghttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 17. Treats and RewardsImportant part of training regimeBut only while they are treats If given too oftenTreats will no longer be a treat Treats will completely lose effectivenesshttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 18. Treats and Rewards (2) A treat must be a little bit differente.g. Never give part of normal diet A little bit of some 'human' food e.g. A small piece of cheese but check it's Pet Friendly firsthttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 19. Treats and Rewards(3)Unlike treats where not given too often ALWAYS reward your dog with praise Whenever does training task well.http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 20. Treats and Rewards(4)Only give when task done correctly Give more often when a new taskthe first few times Once he's got the hang of itonly give randomlydoesn't directly link the task with getting a treat http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 21. Treats and Rewards(5)ALWAYS encouragement and praisehttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 22. Labrador Traininghttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 23. Verbal Commands and Hand SignalsFor any given taskAlways the same instructionOne or two wordsUse a particular hand signalAlways at the same timeAlways in the same way http://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
- 24. Verbal commands and Hand Signals (2)Lab associates simultaneous use of The commandThe hand signal As a clear indication of what to doAnd associates the instructions with taskhttp://www.traininglabradors.co.uk
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