Are You Training the Best or Worst Labrador Retriever

Today we are talking about common Labrador Retriever training issues and how one can one can alleviate those problems with patience, understanding and proper energy management.
Labrador Retriever Training can be super challenging at times, but with the right mindset and a positive attitude, success is just around the corner!
I hope you guys enjoy!
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[@StonnieDennis]

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[@Ch-arizard-f]

That goodgirl sitting in the back as he explains all this. Amazing. Lovely dog

[@aaronalexander826]

My 7 month old Lab approves of this message.

[@slapshot121212]

My 6 month old black lab gives this video 2 paws up! Labs need regular exercise, playing, and mental stimulation. We can tell when we’re lacking, his behavior difference is very noticeable. Fortunately, he doesn’t have a high drive, I’d consider it normal.

[@StonnieDennis]

Normal is awesome!

[@MrGomjabber]

Wow, so many impressive things in this video besides his wisom. First thing, chunka-chunka under the picnic table when he sits the dog on top. That Chunka-Lunka sits there until something exicites him and he goes to investigate. Then cute fox lab or whatever comes and lays down under picnic table AND Chunka-Lunka returns and also lays down under the table in the shade. The WHOLE TIME, with all this Chunka-Lunka and cute Fox Lab action going on, the Lab on top just lays there with no interaction from Stonnie. You sir are an amazing trainer.

[@daynaandsteve]

My 5 month old Belgian malinois loves this video for some reason. He just stared at the screen tilting his head side to side. So cute. Love your videos.

[@Snuckster2]

I have a year old GSD/Mal pup and he cannot watch anything with a dog or anything with the likeness of a dog on screen. Even video games etc..he immediately thinks its real and the "dog" is somewhere behind the tv. He can sit there on my lap watching entire movies. At the drive in he tries to sit in my lap to watch and he's about 85lbs now. easiest training dog I have ever had but he is really weird when it comes to tv and movies

[@rebeccaoliver7977]

@Dayna he's saying, "Listen up, mom. I'm going to be a handful and you need to understand what Stonnie's telling you."

[@zachalexy5276]

Hi Stonnie, this video helped us soooo much in understanding our 4 months old Lab Bobby. Exactly the same like Lucy he has a high energy level (10+). We first thought he needs to sleep more. But after watching your video we decided (next to sleeping a lot) to go out into the (local) woods every day and let him wrestle and play with all kinds of other dogs that come in this area too. Sometimes a little longer than some people would advise to do with a puppy but he really just needs the action. Since then our Bobby is much happier, much more peaceful at home, listens, no more nipping, ... Great advice! Thank you so much. Absolutely love the way you work with all these beautiful dogs. Thx!

[@raisingriver8164]

Pawesome! So true! The more spunky puppy River gets tired outside, the more she offers calm, settled behavior inside and gets praise for it, like a positive snowball

[@randywilliams4325]

Nothing wrong with the dog . It’s the owner needs some tips on handling a dog that was bred for hunting / retrieving .

[@run2fire]

All labs are great and some are smarter than others!

[@jdpratt33]

Great video and advice Stonnie .

[@george9258]

I'm sure it my fault. Thanks this has giving me a lot to think about.

[@Cosmicsurfpro]

This couldn't of came at a better time! Thanks!! More understanding inspires

[@susanbailey8920]

Superb video, short and to the point!

[@reneebishop34]

Awesome Stonnie great advice

[@StonnieDennis]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nancyk3615]

We have a daily routine that we follow, my dogs and I, and now they are mentoring my new mini Aussie puppy. She is learning everything pretty fast with their example. I really enjoy how it all comes together. So do they. Thanks for this video.

[@rajkogeric5796]

Like your explanation. Absolutely agree.

[@PeterHartman1]

I think what I heard you say is, a tired dog is a good dog.

[@stjepangojko1884]

I have one same as Lucy and no matter how tired she gets, she will still pull on that leash...

[@stevenkelby2169]

@@stjepangojko1884 You taught her to do that, but you can fix it! ☺

[@stjepangojko1884]

@@stevenkelby2169 well I didnt taught her to pull, I just havent had the right method to explain her what I want from her I guess 😁 I have her father also (9 years old) but even with him as example she just cant stop pulling... Anyway she will get it soon I am sure. Besides pulling leash she is wonderfull and smart.

[@Lux421]

Stjepan Gojko well you taught her to pull, because you let her pull ;) it’s self rewarding for them. If you would turn around everytime she pulled from the beginning you got her, she would no longer pull because there is no point in it if she has to turn around everytime she does it.

[@PeterHartman1]

@@stjepangojko1884 You need your dog to pay attention to you. Change direction or get the dog to look at your face. Go find yourself a double row of parking spaces. Walk the diagonal of 4 spaces in a square. You need to make laps. hundreds of them by the sound of it. Your dog won't get over this any time soon.

[@supermariobrosherrmann3570]

I love watching your videos I wish I saw you a long time ago you give such good information

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@tinabeller2605]

This guy is great. Love the field course for the dogs. Love more his education and common sense!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@jamesallison4875]

Brilliant and so logical.

[@alexandradumas8863]

Our golden Lab's name is Lucy too... and also quite a hand full - nomen et omen :) - good recomendations. We walk her about 2.5 to 3.5 hours dayly and give her mental stimulations with various tasks. She is very keen to learn and so her energy is used in a satisfying way for all of us. Spending time is really important! Great video!

[@susinok]

My 7 month old Lab has a German Shepherd best friend. We meet him on our walk every day and they get a lot of off leash playtime. Then we finish the walk on the other side of the lake to play some more. Every Lab needs a GSD buddy! Linus comes home tired and happy and well behaved.

[@MrMalmaison]

Great insight. We have a calm Choc lab & black lab that thinks he’s a sled dog.

[@shoulderlabrum520]

Stonnie is the MAN!!!!!

[@weejitwill]

This perfectly describes my 11 month old English Lab! His recharge rate is so high it’s hard to even run his energy out but fetching or chasing. By the time I’m back inside he’s ready to go again! I will say you’re lucky you have so many dogs because the distraction level at your kennel is actually less than where I live. Your dogs spend all day together so it’s easy for them to take a break. When mine sees another dog he can’t focus on walks because he doesn’t get enough time with other dogs.

[@thalassophile1665]

weejitwill I also have an 11 month old English Lab, I take him to daycare once or twice a week, gives him socialisation and a great day playing with other dogs. Don’t get me wrong he’s still naughty sometimes, but with lots of beach walks and chasing the seagulls I try to burn him out each day.

[@gregfl2001]

Great video, thanks. Is that a McAlister bird vest? I think I have the same one :)

[@commercialelectrician133]

Great video still struggling with our dog

[@StonnieDennis]

Keep your chin up and keep plugging away. Patience, consistency, and persistence, almost always lead to success!

[@bonniewhillock3536]

We have a 12 week old chocolate and he’s adorable. I’m working with him but some days are exhausting. We had to say goodbye to our 13 year old yellow and have a 5 year old yellow. This pup is high energy but I know he will be a great companion. I jog every day with the dogs.

[@jordanlindner5293]

All dogs need to eat, sleep, poop and expend a certain amount of energy every day. And it's up to you whether those last two things happen inside the house or outside the house! So maybe we should think of ourselves less as dog owners and more as poop and energy directors 😄.

[@smawson55]

This is so my boy Blaze

[@ahc1957]

I had 2 black labs. The best then I got the worst. My first one was the best. I could not lose him if I tried. (Ebony) He listened to every word I said. The second was a rescue. Got him at 18 months old. I had so much trouble with the second one running away. (Harley) so, I had a Lucy with Harley. He is wonderful right now though. It took a long time.

[@joshuastaubs4115]

Definitely hit home, I have a 17 week old lab that is exactly like this and I'm just trying to figure out how to get rid of some of that energy

[@BeatRock253]

Time to pick up a new hobby, duck hunting.

[@sugarkang]

Tie your dog to a bicycle. Ride around the neighborhood slowly (at a human jogging pace). This is what I used to do with my lab. However, even if a tired dog is a good dog, your lab will end up building endurance so I'm not sure at what point too much exercise becomes hard on the bones and joints.

[@donnybrasco6321]

Good video

[@kevinschuiteboer6367]

Hi Stonnie I really like your video I copy some of your notes

[@EasrterRising1fan]

This sounds like our situation.

[@kadekeys1183]

Hi Uncle Stonnie, I was wondering if I could come to you for some advice. I’ve finally decided that I’m approaching the point of my life where I’m ready for the responsibility of adding a service dog into my life to help with me cope with my PTSD. I’ve been following your notebook and your page for over a year now and I just truly love your videos, and although I know nobody is ever ready for the work a puppy is I’m getting close to the point in my life where I’m as ready as I’ll ever be. Can I consult you via email? I’d specifically love advice on Breeder so(I’m truly ideally looking for a black lab to work with me on my team) and I’d love to get information on how I can coordinate getting my puppy and making sure I’m taking all the necessary steps to train her properly. Also I truly love your videos thank you for uploading.

[@N9710A]

You described my 3 month puppy perfectly. I have a best worst dog!

[@stjepangojko1884]

I have a 9 month old lab that looks same as Lucy. She is great, fast learner, great dog overall. I just cant get her to stop pulling that damn leash... I have seen some of your other videos and I am trying methods similar to yours now. I even started to build a small kennel in my yard. I really cant complain because she is wonderful in every way except that leash pulling.. and no amount of tiredness helps in her case. Anyway cheers from Europe, best of the best to you all and your furry friends.

[@emmamemma4162]

Hang in there! Provided you have an appropriate training approach she'll probably start doing a lot better with the leash walking within a few months. She just needs a little time to mature :)

[@avispex]

It is easiest to teach them to stop leash pulling if you start with a 12 foot long leash. Most people use a leash that is too short so the distances involved between walking in the correct position and walking at the end of the leash are too small for the dog to recognize. However, they can usually tell when they have to make a 12 foot trip back to you each time they reach the end of the leash. If your dog is also already conditioned to pulling, you should work on some lead sensitivity exercises when you aren't on a walk.

[@stjepangojko1884]

@@avispex I feel you might be on to something with longer leash 😎 Thnx for pointing out something that is fairly obvious but eluded me till now. Cheers

[@bunnybanks4454]

Hi from the Uk!!! Our black working lab is 4.5 months old, and he gets 4 hours walking a day!... 4 hours, distributed between 4 walks, off lead, in the Suffolk countryside. And he still has energy to burn 😂

[@george9258]

OMG you just describe my white lab in the first two min of me watching this video

[@faithcrisis2138]

My silver lab puppy is 10 months old and the only time we don't exercise is when it's raining. At least 1 hour a day at the park or mental work if we can't make it there. He's attached to my hip and is such a good dog, all because of the effort my family and I put into him

[@HAXMAN]

This describes my GSD perfectly. She can be the greatest dog and the worst in the same day. 😂

[@markpignato8947]

I rescued a chocolate lab female at 6 months old approx 1 year ago. She is very anxious and afraid of everything. We've been trying to socialize her and build confidence, however she doesn't seem to be improving. Any ideas?

[@bong1130]

Sir how to address 8week old lab bitting.. Bitting anything huhuhu

[@ChazzzzR]

Any dog problem Stonnie: Exercise the dog

[@StonnieDennis]

Exactly! Dog training is simple. Do not let anyone tell you differently.

[@leonportelance9613]

Stonnie, what do you think of training a dog to a treadmill for pre-fatiguing? ... ramp it up, crank it up where space and time is not available.

[@StonnieDennis]

I am not a fan of treadmills, honestly.

[@Heartzs13]

Ok Stonnie..I have a training question. I am not used to working with this type of dog. I have a 1.5 yr old Male Chihuahua. He is stubborn, and skiddish all at the same time. To lure him into a sit is near impossible! He rarely sits on his own, so capturing it is also nearly impossible..If you touch him to gently encourage a sit, well then he freaks and runs....Any advice...?

[@StonnieDennis]

Why not just accept him how he is and not ask him to sit?

[@kentuckygirl900]

I wish that we could let you have Kayla for a day so you could see how she is and maybe give my husband some good pointers to help her out. Now she's dragging her food bowl out in the yard and we can't figure out how to stop her. She's doing a lot more stuff too.

[@xxmeanyheadxx]

is it normal to get a super calm lazy lab even at only 3 months? i've hung out with the lil dude since he was born and he was always first to knock out (among 8 siblings) and now that is he in my home he seems more content just laying around chewing toys than running and retrieving and chasing stuff. i only had one other puppy this young a ridgeback and he was an outright terrorist for two years. maybe i just got super lucky with my calm lab?

[@walkwithlenin3798]

🤝♥️

[@suzyq6767]

I found this to be true. To be a well-behaved and content dog, our male black lab must have his 2-4 mile walk every day without fail. Our female yellow lab and female yorkie are fine without the walk but enjoy it. So every morning no matter the weather (in phx, az), all four of us walk out the door at 4:30 am. Last night, when we ran through some of his commands before dinner, I realized I need to change things up. Holding his bowl and walking into the kitchen, I said, "Huck, heal." Without me saying another word or giving a hand signal, he walked at heal beside me, sat when I stopped, put himself on down, sat back up, walked around behind me to the heal side again, and looked at me. He has to look before I put the bowl down. I put the bowl down. He took a bite and then sat back. I always tell him to leave it after a few bites and then give him permission to eat again. All I could do was laugh. I've gotta think of some ways to challenge this smart 3.5-year-old boy.

[@StonnieDennis]

Nice!

[@FarmerFpv]

Is that *Lucy* from *Life With Labradors?* lol

[@tashyad3908]

That’s my first thought too lol

[@AnAxetoGrind]

Anyone else get a Sniffing Joe ad before the video??

[@StonnieDennis]

That's so weird...

[@JESSEPAVON]

I stop wanting a whit lab “English “ lab, on a different video you say they are clumsy and lazy now you are saying this dog is high energy and perfect. Please let me know if Lucy is different from an english? I don’t what a lab that is sleeping all day and clumsy. Thanks

[@StonnieDennis]

You have to think in terms of individual dogs falling on a spectrum. Also you need to pay attention to what I’m actually saying, as there are a lot of subtle things you are missing.

[@StonnieDennis]

You have to think in terms of individual dogs falling on a spectrum. Also you need to pay attention to what I’m actually saying, as there are a lot of subtle things you are missing.

[@242sp]

Black Labs Matter, there, I said it !

[@WhEE443]

I say this too - it gets my wife riled up xD

[@StonnieDennis]

Well, you will be posting from another KZbin account soon enough. The though police will be along for you in 3...2...1...

[@chrisr9764]

Stonnie Dennis lol ofc you don’t support blm. What a big surprise..

[@marvelousmaker]

my dog is a good dog but a terrible Labrador because she is a Shepard.

[@billt5644]

You are wise. Yet, you forgot the rule of, "Less is More". In your videos you make the same points over and over. Less is More. You made the point, now onto the next one. Hire an editor!

[@StonnieDennis]

Watch whatever content you like, but I’m not changing. Tell them, tell them what you told them, then tell them again. I’ve used that presentation style, successfully, for decades.

[@rmac5031]

More Dog, Less Talking,...?

[@StonnieDennis]

Watch a different channel, as there is a whole lot of talking on this one...