If there is only one task you have to accomplish before you begin labrador retriever training, it would be learning the most important information regarding the breed. If you have no idea regarding labs, such as history, personality traits, grooming needs and level of intelligence, naturally it would be hard for you to ascertain what training strategy is best suited for him. Good for you if you are fortunate enough to find the proper training method to start with. However, if you unknowingly chose an ineffective method your puppy does not respond to, chances are, you’ll only make matters worse or the situation will prompt you to give up your dog believing that he’s not smart enough to follow basic commands.

To prevent this from occurring, it’s best that you’re armed with the right information about training and the dog breed in general. Here are a few facts that can help you attain successful labrador retriever training:

• Just like their ancestors, St. John’s Water Dog, labs love to play in the water. With their webbed paw, retrieving prey (or stick and toys) in the water isn’t impossible for this breed. It is therefore not strange if they do good in waterfowl hunting.
• Based on the registered ownership, this breed is the most famous dog breed in the world. Quite simply, lots of people have a preference for labs than other breeds because of their amiable traits – friendly, versatile and not prone to being territorial, aggression and other destructive behaviors.
• This well-loved breed is known to have gentle disposition thus good with kids and other animals. To match this personality, it is important for the owner to use positive reinforcement/method during labrador retriever training.
• Being fast and athletic, this gun dog requires regular exercise to keep up with their oozing energy. Though they are not prone to destructive behavior, your labrador may develop one if physical activity isn’t enough.
• Considering that they have reputation for appetite, training your pet to eat right diet at the right time is vital to prevent gaining weight and other health conditions associated with it. They must also be trained not to eat non-food items to avoid choking, indigestion and other related problems.
• While training in areas (such as park and beach) is helpful, it can be dangerous if your curious four-legged companion has his focus into something other than your labrador retriever training. This breed is good in  playing vanishing acts hence you need to make sure that he has his ID tags all the time. Some even have their pets microchipped while some chose a fenced area as training location.
• Training can be hindered by hip and elbow dysplasia, eye problems and luxating patella thus make sure that your lab is tested for this.