When should you start training a Labrador? The most suitable age is 2 months old, but the training time depends on when you get the Labrador. If it is more than 2 months old, it is not optimal. The training age is different, but it can also be trained. In addition, Labrador training subjects are different and the time is also different.

Time to get a Labrador.

Because the age at which everyone gets their dogs is different. Some are 2 months old when they buy them, some are 3 months old, or maybe older... so there are also differences in training time and techniques. There is a certain difference. It cannot be said that the most suitable age group is 2 months old, then it cannot be trained beyond this time period.

Neurotypes of Labrador Retrievers.

Normally, we divide dogs’ neurological types into four types: excited, lively, quiet and weak. In fact, the neurological type of dogs is not so clear-cut. It is often me in you, you in me, and the four types are intertwined. There are active dogs that are excited, quiet dogs, weak dogs, etc. Among these four neurological types, except for the inferiority of weak-type dogs, it is difficult to say which type of dog has a good personality and which type has a bad personality, because their work orientations are different and their personality evaluation criteria are also different. For example, when training to search for drugs and explosives, the Labrador is required to maintain excitement and persistence for a long time. However, for a relatively quiet Labrador, it may not be able to do the task. On the other hand, Labrador dogs used as guides for the blind are required to have a stable and quiet nerve type and long-lasting endurance. Excitable dogs lose their advantage here. Therefore, during training, trainers should be good at discovering the shortcomings of the dogs they lead, so as to maximize their strengths and avoid their weaknesses.

Differences in training subjects.

For example, for the training of drug detection dogs and search dogs, the training time will be earlier, usually around 2 months old, but the training subjects are mainly training in some basic subjects, such as physical training and name calling. Training, latch training, environmental adaptation training, etc. For anti-drug and explosive detection dogs, the training time can be around 2 months old, while for guide dogs, it may be later, because To be able to use the U-shaped guide saddle, the dog should be at least 7 months old.

Other aspects.

In addition to the above four reasons, there are many other reasons, such as the trainer's own business skills and training techniques, the training level of the assistant trainer, the training environment and equipment, and other factors. For example, at the beginning of training, if the trainer's training level is high and his skills are skillful, he can enter the subjects to be trained early, which will save a lot of time and will not be limited to the "five-month training maximum". "Good" or "7-8 months of training is the best" cycle.went.