Now that your lab is an expert when it comes to the usual obedience commands—stay, sit, come, down, perhaps the dog is ready for new challenges that will impress your guests many times over. Have fun with your labrador retriever training!

1. “Be still”: This can also be called “freeze.” This is very helpful when you are trying to clean the dog’s ears, or when the vet is examining the dog. What happens is that the dog sits stock-still, and is not allowed to move its head.

Start by holding the dog’s head still with your hand under its chin, then say the command. Should the dog move, give your usual verbal correction (like “oh” or “ah”). Wait until the dog is still again, then praise and give a reward.

This trick also comes in handy if the dog’s ears are being cleaned, or its being given eye drops, or its teeth is being checked, etc.

2. “Kiss”: The dog does not lick in this type of kiss, but instead presses its nose or muzzle to your lips or cheek.

To train a dog to do this, give the “kiss” command and press a piece of cookie between your lips. Then allow the dog to get close to take the cookie from your lips.

3. “Back Up,” “Come forward”: Make an alley with chairs and a wall to start. The dog will also need to be on a leash. The dog needs to face you, and as you approach it, say “back, back, back” and it is suppose to step backwards. If it does go backwards, give praise and reward. When you say “come forward”, you need to pull the dog towards you, and give praise and reward if it does so accordingly.

4. “Oh no”: After mastering this labrador retriever training technique, the dog will be able to cover its eyes with its paw when the command is given. A trainer came up with the solution of applying scotch paper on the dog’s snout. As the dog tries to brush off the tape and makes contact with it with a paw, say “oh no”.

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1. What is a Labrador Retriever Puppy
2. Dog Training Tips That Work
3. Tricks and Tips to Stop Dog Whining
4. Tips About Dog Agility Training
5. Simple Beagle Training Tips for Common Dog Behavior Issues

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