Things You'll Need
- Dog treats
- Training clicker
Instructions
Labs get very excited during play time, making it difficult to teach them new skills. Therefore, choose a time when your dog is calm and relaxed to teach it to be gentle with its mouth.
Approach the dog with a treat. If the dog snaps at your hand to get the treat, say, "No," and wait. When your dog takes the treat gently, click the clicker to reinforce the good behavior and give the dog an additional treat as a reward.
Repeat this exercise several times each day. Your dog will gradually learn that being gentle with its mouth is the best way to get what it wants.