Comments on: Clicker Training : Find Out What It’s All About.

By: Sue Mould

Sue Mould — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:19:13 +0000

Hi Pippa
I am using the word “yes” when my 7 month Labrador, molly, return’s to a recall, giving her a nice piece of chicken, should I be using a clicker to initiate the recall please. I am just about to use a long training lead to ensure she comes back every time, hoping this will re-in-force the recall. She is quite good until she finds a scent she is particularly interested in, then it all goes to pot! Bless her.

By: Lucy Easton

Lucy Easton — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 09:40:24 +0000

In reply to Donna.

Hi Donna, This article looks at the evidence regarding neutering: https://www.thelabradorsite.com/should-i-have-my-labrador-neutered-the-latest-evidence/

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 13:02:20 +0000

I’ve read recently that castrations can lead to some cancers and illnesses. Any truth?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:13:54 +0000

At what age is a good time to start clicker training?

By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:08:44 +0000

My 4 month old lab seems bored. I have lots of toys for him and take h on walks but when he’s awake it seems he can’t entertain himself for too long. I don’t know how to get things done around the house because I am always keeping him busy. Any suggestions?

By: Pippa

Pippa — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 08:40:46 +0000

In reply to jerry. Boisterous behaviour is normal in young untrained labradors Jerry, you need to train your dog not to jump up. Check out this article

By: jerry

jerry — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 07:16:36 +0000

help please!!! my girlfriend has an about 7 and half month old gold lab. most beautiful dog ever, with a crazy personality. first he is real piece of work so this list may be long any time he is around.people he jumps on them. when we put him outside, for most of the time he jumps ont he screen door very obnoxious. anytime we put him in his crate and its not relative to being late and his bed time. there is spurts when he is outside and doesnt jump on the screen door. or bark im the crate. or jump on people but these little moments are not enough and he really is only enjoyable when we let him free lance on hikes amd even then if he gets near us for to long he starts jumping on us. We just really need help fast

By: Pippa

Pippa — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:18:41 +0000

In reply to Megan. Hi Megan, the photo is from an online photo library :)

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:20:19 +0000

Where did you get the photo of the dog in this article? I swear I have the twin version at home…had to do a triple-take when I saw the photo!

By: Pippa

Pippa — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:20:25 +0000

In reply to Michael.

Hi Michael, it is unlikely to be ‘bad training’ making your dog aggressive. Aggression can be complex and is best investigated by an experienced behaviourist with ‘hands on’ knowledge of the dog. Castrating can sometimes help with aggression towards other dogs and as you would not want to breed from him now, getting him castrated is probably a sensible next move. I hope it helps resolve your problem.
Pippa