Faster Dog Recalls Through Labrador Retriever Training
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Among the most important commands that owner and dog need to review time and again is “come.” Few and far in between are the labrador retriever owners that were spared of the day when their lab just gave them a blank look as an answer to a clear and firm “Come,” and kept on walking the other way.
But out of fairness to the dog, they are actually growing into their individualistic phase. One suggestion for dealing with this is to get a long leash, say a 50-foot rope, so that the dog can be allowed
to roam. When you want to teach the dog to come, just call it and if there is no response, reel it in. Give praise or treat when the dog reaches you.
The next labrador retriever training tip involves using a whistle as an upfront and no-compromise way of instilling recall in a dog. In this tip, the reason why the dog fails to appreciate verbal recall is that owners usually cheapen it by using it too much, not enforcing it, misuse, and other forms of inconsistency.
Teach a dog to respond by giving a whistle blast then a treat to the attentive dog. The average labrador retriever will only need two to three repetitions in order to let the lesson register. The dog will also all the more keep coming to you if there is no pattern to the treats and rewards you give. In other words, make random, unpredictable and mixed up how often you give the treat, the belly rub, the kibble, etc.
Still another labrador retriever training tip to try out is to have the dog stay a good distance away between you and another person. Both of you will take turns calling the dog and giving it treats each time it comes. This way the dog associates the recall command with pleasant stuff.
Lastly, try playing hide and seek with the dog. At times, a dog in the thick of “this is more interesting , I’ll get back to you later” will notice you missing from the trail and will come running to you as you call from behind a tree. Similar to the “hide” strategy or “give chase” strategy, try turning around and going the opposite way.
