Liz London, Author at The Labrador Site All about Labrador Retrievers Sun, 22 Jun 2025 19:58:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 Dog Psychology – How Your Dog Sees The World https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-psychology/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-psychology/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:02:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=24383 Animal behavior has been formally studied since the early 1800s. It’s amazing how many different (and often conflicting) ideas we have about dog psychology. Psychology refers to the science of how the brain works and behavior. So dog psychology includes how dogs think, social interactions between dogs, and how dogs bond with each other and...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-psychology/feed/ 1 Dog Shock Collar Training: Is It Worth It? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-shock-collar/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-shock-collar/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:17:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=22599 Training a well-behaved dog can be hard. Training a dog to mind his manners even when he’s off his leash is even harder. So, you might think that training a highly motivated, high energy, high prey drive dog to leave other animals alone while off his leash is downright impossible. It’s so tempting to go...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-shock-collar/feed/ 4 Introducing A Puppy To An Older Dog – Getting Off On The Right Paw https://www.thelabradorsite.com/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog/#comments Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:13:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=22586 Liz London is a certified dog trainer through the Certifying Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) & the Karen Pryor Academy (Dog Trainer Foundations Certification) These are her top tips on when, where and how to introduce your new puppy to their future companion. So puppy fever has struck again! And you want to know...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/introducing-puppy-to-older-dog/feed/ 13 What Is The Best Age To Start Training A Lab Puppy? https://www.thelabradorsite.com/what-is-the-best-age-to-start-training-a-lab-puppy/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/what-is-the-best-age-to-start-training-a-lab-puppy/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:13:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=23708 The best age to start Labrador puppy training depends on when you bring them home, and what their purpose is. But if you use positive reinforcement methods only, you can begin with some light obedience work almost straight away. Labrador puppy training inevitably begins informally the day you bring them home too. Your dog will...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/what-is-the-best-age-to-start-training-a-lab-puppy/feed/ 0 How To Play With A Puppy https://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-play-with-a-puppy/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-play-with-a-puppy/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:14:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=21173 The best ways to play with your puppy involve organized games. Natural puppy play like, chase, tug, hunting, scent tracking and racing all appeal to their instincts. I’ll share some fun games to play with your puppy that will be safe, fun, and help your bond to grow even stronger as they grow and develop....

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-play-with-a-puppy/feed/ 1 Mental Stimulation For Dogs – Keeping Their Brains Busy https://www.thelabradorsite.com/mental-stimulation-for-dogs/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/mental-stimulation-for-dogs/#respond Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:30:49 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=22663 Mental stimulation for dogs is more than just a catchy way to sell cute new dog toys – it’s a legitimate aspect of pet health backed by veterinarians, behaviorists, and canine researchers. For pet parents worried that their dog is bored, we’ve put together this article to help you: Identify some signs that your pooch...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/mental-stimulation-for-dogs/feed/ 0 The Easiest Dogs To Train – Our Top Contenders https://www.thelabradorsite.com/easiest-dogs-to-train/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/easiest-dogs-to-train/#comments Mon, 14 May 2018 07:00:43 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=22309 Looking For The Easiest Dogs To Train? Then Look No Further! If you’re thinking of welcoming a new furry friend into your family, you might be considering qualities to look for in your new dog.   It would definitely be smart for you to research the easiest dogs to train, no matter the type of...

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