9 Common Terms Used In Labrador Retriever Training

November 5, 2006 on 5:15 am | In Labrador Retriever Artcle Pages |

1. Bait: A treat used to get your Labrador Retriever to give you his attention.

2. Collars: A “puppy” collar is a buckle collar made from a wide piece of cotton or nylon fabric. A slip or chain “choke” collar is made from cotton, nylon or chain. The best chain collars are brass with very tight, small links.

3. Cord or Long line: A piece of cotton or nylon cord, very lightweight and small in diameter (in relation to the size of your puppy or dog) with a snap at one end and a handle at the other.

4. Correction: A physical or verbal restraint to the dog.

5. Free: Without restraint.

6. Leash or Lead: A leash is a six-foot leather line with a handle at one end and a snap at the other. It should be small enough in width to comfortably fit in your hand.

7. Praise: Positive physical or verbal reassurance to reward your Retriever.

8. Reward: An edible treat or tossable toy.

9. Show leash or Show lead: A lightweight lead. This type of leash comes in different materials, fabrics and lengths. Some show leashes have built-in collars while some are to be attached to separate collars.