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Having problems teaching your Labrador to keep his paws on the ground? There are quite a few resources out there that can teach you how to train a Labrador to be well behaved. The key is to communicate effectively to your Labrador that jumping on people is a big no-no.

Now that we’re looking into how to train a Labrador, let’s take a closer look at the breed itself. Known as great working dogs and loyal pets, The Labrador is one of the most popular types of dogs in America. They are gentle, intelligent, energetic and good natured making them excellent pets.

Labradors are usually pretty easy to train because of their intelligence, loyalty, and obedience. They take command very well which makes them excellent dogs to use in shows once they’ve been properly trained.

Let’s look at why Labradors jump in the first place. Most of the time they’re just happy to see you. While some dogs jump to exert dominance this is usually not the case with Labradors because of their gentle, friendly nature.

When you begin training your Labrador not to jump on people, the key is to be consistent. You must discourage jumping in all instances. Pick a command and use it at all times to teach him not to jump.

When your dog jumps on you, give him the command and then display with your body language how unhappy you are. Turn your back away, fold your arms and don’t look at him. Essentially, this tells your dog that when he behaves in this fashion, you will not give him the attention that he craves.

Give your Labrador positive reinforcement when he stops the jumping. Labradors love praise so let him know you’re pleased with his efforts. Give him the reward of a big hug and pet him. The attention will be well received.

Learning how to train a Labrador to keep his paws on the ground can be a fun and fairly simple process with a little effort, patience, and lots of love.