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One way to achieve successful labrador training is to use the reward method. This approach has been so effective that it became largely used by numerous pet owners and experts around the globe. So how does this approach works?

Reward method among dogs works the same way it works among children. For instance if you are rewarding your son for doing well in school, it will inspire him to repeat the behavior so that he’ll be rewarded once more. The same principle can be applied to dogs regardless of their breed. However, not all dogs have the same preference with regards to the type of rewards. Here are the types of rewards to select from:

Treats.
Food treat is regarded as the common reward used during labrador training. Can a dog withstand the tempting smell of cheese or bits of chicken? Most likely not! Being known for their appetite, labradors will surely obey you just to get that delectable treat you are holding. Determine what food treat is truly gratifying for your pet – cheese, hotdog, chicken strips, rice balls, peanut butter cookies, banana and many other. Treats should not be used as staple food though.

Toys.
Some dogs are motivated by toys such as balls, kong, squeaky toys and stuffed toys.

Affectionate rewards.
Most dogs’ major aim in life is to please their masters however, they may not always understand you when you say “good boy!” or “very good!” with no gestures. That means to say, stroking your dog, time to play or attention should accompany those words.

While many pet owners find reward method helpful, others assert that this technique of labrador training is a form of bribery because it teaches a dog to obey only when there’s an incentive present. Thus to prevent your dog from becoming toy or food-dependent, gradually substitute them with affectionate rewards until he mastered the distinct command you’re teaching him.

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