Taming Your Labrador Retriever

Depending on the temperament of your Labrador, there are a few different "taming" methods that you can use to help us to become sociable. Remember, we are very intelligent, and will want to please you above all. The key to taming any type of Labrador is patience, as we will soon be able to understand how to engage in good behavior.

Taming a Timid Labrador

Sometimes, we Labradors may be very nervous and scared when we're first introduced into your home. This is extremely common among Rescued Labradors, since they have been raised in a bad home environment. If you adopt a timid Labrador Retriever, we will need a lot of extra care and attention from you before we can become comfortable. The best method involves gradual introduction to human interaction, so that you can start to rebuild your Labrador's trust in humans. Don't ever use physical punishment for a timid Labrador Retriever! Because we are rebuilding our trust in humans, it's best if you try to give us a completely positive experience in your home.

Taming An Aggressive Labrador

Us Labrador Retrievers only display aggressive behavior on very rare occasions. However, there are instances where a Labrador is aggressive, either because of an inherited temperament trait, or fear-based early training. The best way to help an aggressive Labrador become tame is to first figure out what induces their aggressive behavior. Most aggressive behavioral traits are induced when a specific object or person is introduced, especially if it's something your Labrador is afraid of. Once you have identified what is making your Labrador aggressive, encourage positive interaction with this object or person, reinforcing this positive interaction with treat rewards.

Taming a Dominant Labrador

This is one of the most common traits that is encountered as a problem for dog owners. Though Labrador Retrievers are not well-known for being dominant, it is possible for us to display dominant behavior. This is usually when you have not fully established your dominance as "pack leader", and your dog may see you as a submissive pack member.

One way to discourage future dominant behavior is to give us a lot of physical attention as puppies. If we are handled constantly, this will help us get used to being touched by humans. This can prevent us from becoming dominant when we become adult dogs.

If you have an adult dog that is acting dominant, don't despair! Most dominant behavior can be fixed by engaging in a simple training program, or even by training your Labrador in the basic commands (such as "Come", "Sit", etc). In the wild, the submissive pack members eat after the pack leaders, so it can also help to schedule your Labrador Retriever to be fed after you or your family has their meals.

Taming a Feral Labrador

A feral Labrador Retriever is one which has not had positive human contact, or possibly no contact at all. This type of dog can be very dangerous, and is not usually susceptible to taming. If you find a feral Labrador, the best thing you can do, both for you and the dog, is to call Animal Control. A professional may be able to tame a feral Labrador, as well as make sure it is disease-free.

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