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Originally Posted by FlamesKickAss
I adopted a black lab on thursday. the shelter wasnt too sure of its name but they were calling him jake. I like the name but he doesn't it know what it is i dont think. He comes when i whistle and sits when i snap then say sit. any suggestions on how to make him learn his name. They guessed that he is just under 2 years old.
Also is there any books you can recommend that tells how to teach him tricks? He knows speak,sit, lay down and shake a paw a little.
He is an awesome dog though!!
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I agree with the suggestions in getting him to know his name. They are very food oriented.
I have a 2+ year old yellow lab and he's shaping up to be the best dog I've ever owned. He's smart - you can talk to him and he responds to many thing you say. He's great with other dogs and friendly with people to a fault - wants to jump up and kiss everyone he meets or comes into our house (a common trait in the breed - someone told us, jokingly I hope, he would grow out of it in about 6 years). He loves to play, and demands a fair amount of attention. I take him once a day to an offleash area for about 1/2 an hour and that seems to satisfy his need for exercise.
I enjoy hunting with him and his ability to use his nose and to retreive is remarkable. One of the best books that I was directed to is "Training your Retreiver" by James Lamb Free.