Understanding Labrador Retrievers Three Things You Can Rely on When Raising a Labrador Retriever
By: Kelly Marshall
Submitted: 2008-10-10 07:57:56 | Word Count: 506
Labrador Retrievers, also known as labs, are wonderful animals. They are a popular pet on television shows and in homes worldwide.
To absolutely understand the true nature of the Labrador Retriever, you have to have a firm grasp on the three most significant aspects that make up this animal s personality and personality. These are:
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1. Labradors Must Have Good Training: As hunters, Labradors must be able to follow precise directions in order to find birds. Even if they do not have a direction to move in, they will keep hunting without stopping. So, a good Labrador will actually take matters into its own hands in order to get the job complete.
These character traits are great for people to enjoy having a service dog that can take on its own in certain situations. On the other hand, it s bad for dog owners who are incapable of providing absolutely no direction whatsoever. This is where most problems lie with new Labrador owners.
Many people see perfectly trained Labs at the park or walking with their owners and think to themselves “I want one of those dogs. They are so well trained!” Little do they realize that dogs are never born trained. It takes nonstop progressive commitment to specific training protocols, all based on a Lab s genetic make up. This can prove too much work for some owners to handle and end up with nothing but problems and aggravation with their pet.
2. Labradors Are Like A Bowl of Fruit: Another important thing to understand with Labradors is that they are unusual and not every Labrador is the same. Labradors are like a bowl of cherries. So, you never know just what you will get as they grow up.
Most Labradors show the same interests, hunting, running, retrieving, and swimming, but oftentimes you may get a Labrador puppy that may absolutely hate water. If you are lucky enough, your Lab may not have an oral fixation, which causes many to eat anything they can get their little mouths on.
The one thing you can certainly count on is that every Labrador is unique. Through proper training, you’ll have a wonderful dog that will display the utmost in loyalty and affection until its last day on earth with you.
3. Labs Are Born To Hunt: Unlike many other hunting dog breeds, Labs do not just wait for its human hunting companion to tell them to retrieve fallen birds. These dogs have to be so attentive that they can mark the fallen foul on their own.
It is said that Labrador Retrievers are more conscious of their surroundings than other hunting dogs because of their heritage. When hunting, Labs wait for the right signal from their hunter when seeking out to find the prey. Likewise, at home, they frequently wait by their owner s side for the next task or command, no matter of what it may be. It could even be a walk or even a treat. This is what makes a more needy for some pet owners.
