{"id":18488,"date":"2022-03-25T11:04:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:04:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:48","slug":"are-labradors-easy-to-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Labradors easy to train?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Are_Labradors_easy_to_train\" title=\"Are Labradors easy to train?\">Are Labradors easy to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#What_is_the_best_age_to_train_a_Labrador\" title=\"What is the best age to train a Labrador?\">What is the best age to train a Labrador?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Why_is_my_Labrador_so_hard_to_train\" title=\"Why is my Labrador so hard to train?\">Why is my Labrador so hard to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_train_a_Labrador\" title=\"How long does it take to train a Labrador?\">How long does it take to train a Labrador?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#What_Color_Lab_is_easiest_to_train\" title=\"What Color Lab is easiest to train?\">What Color Lab is easiest to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Are_Labradors_good_for_first_time_owners\" title=\"Are Labradors good for first time owners?\">Are Labradors good for first time owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Are_Labradors_difficult\" title=\"Are Labradors difficult?\">Are Labradors difficult?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#How_do_I_train_my_4_month_old_lab_puppy\" title=\"How do I train my 4 month old lab puppy?\">How do I train my 4 month old lab puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#How_do_I_train_my_8_week_old_lab_puppy\" title=\"How do I train my 8 week old lab puppy?\">How do I train my 8 week old lab puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Are_Labradors_difficult_to_train\" title=\"Are Labradors difficult to train?\">Are Labradors difficult to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#How_do_you_punish_a_Labrador\" title=\"How do you punish a Labrador?\">How do you punish a Labrador?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#What_is_the_best_age_to_train_a_lab\" title=\"What is the best age to train a lab?\">What is the best age to train a lab?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#How_much_training_does_a_Labrador_need\" title=\"How much training does a Labrador need?\">How much training does a Labrador need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Which_lab_is_easiest_to_train\" title=\"Which lab is easiest to train?\">Which lab is easiest to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Which_color_labrador_is_the_calmest\" title=\"Which color labrador is the calmest?\">Which color labrador is the calmest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Which_color_labrador_is_the_smartest\" title=\"Which color labrador is the smartest?\">Which color labrador is the smartest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Which_colour_labrador_is_best_for_home\" title=\"Which colour labrador is best for home?\">Which colour labrador is best for home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#What_is_the_best_first_time_owner_dog\" title=\"What is the best first time owner dog?\">What is the best first time owner dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Are_Labradors_easy_to_take_care_of\" title=\"Are Labradors easy to take care of?\">Are Labradors easy to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#What_are_the_disadvantages_of_owning_a_Labrador\" title=\"What are the disadvantages of owning a Labrador?\">What are the disadvantages of owning a Labrador?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Can_Labradors_become_aggressive\" title=\"Can Labradors become aggressive?\">Can Labradors become aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#Why_are_Labs_so_bad\" title=\"Why are Labs so bad?\">Why are Labs so bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#How_do_I_train_my_4_month_old_lab\" title=\"How do I train my 4 month old lab?\">How do I train my 4 month old lab?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#How_do_I_train_my_4_month_old_puppy\" title=\"How do I train my 4 month old puppy?\">How do I train my 4 month old puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-labradors-easy-to-train\/#How_far_should_a_4_month_old_Labrador_walk\" title=\"How far should a 4 month old Labrador walk?\">How far should a 4 month old Labrador walk?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Labradors_easy_to_train\"><\/span>Are Labradors easy to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labradors are intelligent, easy to please and quick learners meaning they are <b>highly trainable. Once they&#8217;ve mastered the basics, Labradors will love to keep learning new tricks to keep their mind active and alert.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_age_to_train_a_Labrador\"><\/span>What is the best age to train a Labrador?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Age to Start Training Labrador Puppy. Puppy training should start very early<b>as early as 8 weeks old. If you wait until your dog is older, say 6 months old, you might regret it. The most critical learning period of a dog&#8217;s life is the first six months, says Robert Milner of Duckhill Kennels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Labrador_so_hard_to_train\"><\/span>Why is my Labrador so hard to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This loving breed is very social and loves to be around people. <b>If they are kept isolated from companionship, they are quite likely to develop behavior problems that make them harder to train.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_train_a_Labrador\"><\/span>How long does it take to train a Labrador?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to spend <b>four to five weeks building some good attention and focus skills in your puppy. Bonding, playing structured games, and if you haven&#8217;t trained a dog before, learning the skills you need to teach your dog the skills they need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Color_Lab_is_easiest_to_train\"><\/span>What Color Lab is easiest to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yellow Labradors are well known for a variety of roles, but perhaps best of all for being Service Dogs. They are nice tempered, easy to train and full of love.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Labradors_good_for_first_time_owners\"><\/span>Are Labradors good for first time owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Along with the Golden Retriever, <b>the Labrador Retriever is one of the top dogs for first-time owners. Ideal family dogs, their gentle, fun-loving personalities make them perfect playmates for children and adults alike.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Labradors_difficult\"><\/span>Are Labradors difficult?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labradors can be great family dogs, in the right families. But some people take on a Labrador puppy when their kids are tiny, then struggle to cope. Having a puppy is a bit like having a toddler, and whilst some dogs and kids do rub along very nicely together, <b>it can be very tough in the early years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_4_month_old_lab_puppy\"><\/span>How do I train my 4 month old lab puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labradors are intelligent, easy to please and quick learners meaning they are <b>highly trainable. Once they&#8217;ve mastered the basics, Labradors will love to keep learning new tricks to keep their mind active and alert.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_8_week_old_lab_puppy\"><\/span>How do I train my 8 week old lab puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to spend <b>four to five weeks building some good attention and focus skills in your puppy. Bonding, playing structured games, and if you haven&#8217;t trained a dog before, learning the skills you need to teach your dog the skills they need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Labradors_difficult_to_train\"><\/span>Are Labradors difficult to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labradors are intelligent, easy to please and quick learners meaning they are <b>highly trainable. Once they&#8217;ve mastered the basics, Labradors will love to keep learning new tricks to keep their mind active and alert.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_punish_a_Labrador\"><\/span>How do you punish a Labrador?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labradors in particular are food-oriented and motivated. Reward desirable behavior with food and you&#8217;re likely to get a repeat of that good behavior. For example, if your Labrador is gnawing through your settee, encourage him to pick up his play toy and then reward him with a treat and make a great fuss of him.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_age_to_train_a_lab\"><\/span>What is the best age to train a lab?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labradors are intelligent, easy to please and quick learners meaning they are <b>highly trainable. Once they&#8217;ve mastered the basics, Labradors will love to keep learning new tricks to keep their mind active and alert.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_training_does_a_Labrador_need\"><\/span>How much training does a Labrador need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Age to Start Training Labrador Puppy. Puppy training should start very early<b>as early as 8 weeks old. If you wait until your dog is older, say 6 months old, you might regret it. The most critical learning period of a dog&#8217;s life is the first six months, says Robert Milner of Duckhill Kennels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_lab_is_easiest_to_train\"><\/span>Which lab is easiest to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>All colors of Labradors are easy to train, but chocolate Labradors do have a reputation for being more disobedient than their yellow or black cousins. However, there is much debate among breeders and Lab owners about this reputation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_color_labrador_is_the_calmest\"><\/span>Which color labrador is the calmest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>English Labs are calmer than American Labs. If you are observing that more yellow Labs out there tend to be calmer than Labs of other colors, you are probably correct. What about chocolate Labs?<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_color_labrador_is_the_smartest\"><\/span>Which color labrador is the smartest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black Labradors<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_colour_labrador_is_best_for_home\"><\/span>Which colour labrador is best for home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We all know the saying that a good horse can&#8217;t be a bad colour, but few people agree that the same principle applies to labradors. When it comes to the best labrador colour, the general rule among the shooting fraternity is that <b>black is good, yellow acceptable, but chocolate is strictly for the show bench<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_first_time_owner_dog\"><\/span>What is the best first time owner dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>9 Great Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>first puppy.<\/li>\n<li>boxer.<\/li>\n<li>labrador retriever.<\/li>\n<li>poodle.<\/li>\n<li>cavalier king charles spaniel.<\/li>\n<li>papillon.<\/li>\n<li>soft coated wheaten terrier.<\/li>\n<li>english springer spaniel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Labradors_easy_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>Are Labradors easy to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labradors make perfect family pets, given the right socialisation, as with all breeds. They bond well with the whole family and are affectionate and loving. Their patient nature makes them ideal for children. <b>Grooming is very simple, with a weekly brush usually enough to keep the coat in tip-top condition<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_disadvantages_of_owning_a_Labrador\"><\/span>What are the disadvantages of owning a Labrador?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>3 Cons of labradors<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Need plenty of space. Labrador Retrievers are large breed dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Higher energy dogs. Labrador retrievers are high energy dogs!  <\/li>\n<li>Shed a lot. Because of their double coats, labs can do some serious shedding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>22 Jul 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Labradors_become_aggressive\"><\/span>Can Labradors become aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>3 Cons of labradors<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Need plenty of space. Labrador Retrievers are large breed dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Higher energy dogs. Labrador retrievers are high energy dogs!  <\/li>\n<li>Shed a lot. Because of their double coats, labs can do some serious shedding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>22 Jul 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Labs_so_bad\"><\/span>Why are Labs so bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Happily, <b>Labradors are not known to be aggressive dogs. In fact, they are generally known for having a laid back, friendly and patient personality  which makes them such a great family dog. However, some Labradors can have behavioral issues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_4_month_old_lab\"><\/span>How do I train my 4 month old lab?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What I teach puppies at 3  4 months<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Walk on a lead: If she is ready for this, I start to slip a lead over the puppy&#8217;s head for very short periods as she walks next to me.<\/li>\n<li>Recall: Puppy recall continues, reduce my run to a walk, avoid any distractions.  <\/li>\n<li>Socialisation: From ground level (after vaccination).<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_4_month_old_puppy\"><\/span>How do I train my 4 month old puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Age to Start Training Labrador Puppy. Puppy training should start very early<b>as early as 8 weeks old. If you wait until your dog is older, say 6 months old, you might regret it. The most critical learning period of a dog&#8217;s life is the first six months, says Robert Milner of Duckhill Kennels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_should_a_4_month_old_Labrador_walk\"><\/span>How far should a 4 month old Labrador walk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It takes time and repetition for your 4 month old puppy to learn what are legal chew objects and what are not. <b>Be patient, reward and praise your puppy when he picks up an approved chew toy. Never yell at your 4 month puppy or grab the muzzle to correct the action.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Labradors easy to train?What is the best age to train a Labrador?Why is my Labrador so hard to train?How long does it take to train a Labrador?What Color Lab is easiest to train?Are Labradors good for first time owners?Are Labradors difficult?How do I train my 4 month old lab puppy?How do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18488"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18488"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18488\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}