Labrador is one of the most common dog breeds, a true friend who will never give. Labradors are a kind of record holders, because their intelligence is one of the most developed among the representatives of the canine tribe.
The Labrador Retriever has a reputation as a favorite of the whole family and a kind of loving kind-hearted person, but his proper upbringing and subsequent training are the primary tasks for everyone who opted for a puppy of this particular breed. It must be remembered that with insufficient upbringing, the Labrador may well turn into a "domestic tyrant", and in this case, neither the dog nor his owner will expect anything good.
A little about character
The Labrador is a dog with a strong, one might even say, wayward character, and if you break it at a puppy age - “crush it under yourself”, then it will be very difficult to cope with the grown dog, forbid him to do something or teach him any commands.
It is necessary to form the character of the Labrador immediately after meeting him, and every effort must be made to ensure that the puppy clearly learns the master's "no!"
Who is in charge of the pack?
A dog of the Labrador breed, however, like a representative of any other large breed, getting into a new environment, tries to become the main one in the “pack”. It is important not to miss this moment and make it clear to your pet - what he can and cannot. If, for example, a fluffy baby is allowed to sleep on the same bed with its owner, then it is easy to guess how it will look after a year and a half, when the dog will weigh all fifty-five kilograms.
The dog must know its place. Master bedroom, nursery, wardrobe, kitchen: all these premises should become a strict taboo for a pet. It is important to know that in no case should you beat the dog - this will only aggravate the disobedience. Alternatively, in case of disobedience, the puppy can be lightly patted by the scruff of the neck or easily pressed to the floor - in general, do as the leaders do with disobedient members of the pack.
During puberty (ages 6 to 12 months), a Labrador puppy can again "take up the old", pretending to "forget" everything he was taught. During this period, the dog may try to seize the initiative, but to allow it is to show its weakness, which in the case of a large dog is highly undesirable. Be strict and consistent, try to achieve complete obedience from the pet. It is important to understand that all family members should participate in raising a Labrador puppy. In other words, if someone allows a dog something that someone else does not allow, then it can lead to big problems in the future.
