How to Train a Labrador Not to Jump on People
No commentsA Labrador is a big, affectionate dog who loves to have fun. Sometimes he may take it overboard by jumping on you and everybody else around. Don’t fret. This little habit is fixable with the right training methods.
Now that we’re looking into how to train a Labrador, let’s take a closer look at the breed itself. Known as great working dogs and loyal pets, The Labrador is one of the most popular types of dogs in America. They are gentle, intelligent, energetic and good natured making them excellent pets.
Labradors are usually pretty easy to train because of their intelligence, loyalty, and obedience. They take command very well which makes them excellent dogs to use in shows once they’ve been properly trained.
Let’s look at why Labradors jump in the first place. Most of the time they’re just happy to see you. While some dogs jump to exert dominance this is usually not the case with Labradors because of their gentle, friendly nature.
Make sure that you are consistent when you are thinking about how to train a Labrador. Remember that he will be confused if jumping is encouraged in some situations but not in others. Use the same command, whether it is “off” or “down,” and stick with it.
Labradors love attention so when he jumps on you give him the command not to jump and show your displeasure by moving away from. This should let him know that you were displeased with his actions.
Then, when all four of his paws hit the ground again (watch out of the corner of your eye) praise him lavishly. Pet him, and play with him when he has gotten back down and you’ll soon see that he will respond to the command down in no time at all. When thinking about how to train a Labrador, remember that like any dog that they will respond better to rewards than to punishments.
When you’re trying to figure out how to train a Labrador not to jump on you, you’ll find that because of his intelligent nature it’s not that hard at all. It only takes a little time and lots of affection.
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