Puppies are adorable and sometimes we let them get away with bad behavior because we think they look too cute or don't know any better. When you are starting Labrador training you can't let your dog's cute little puppy dog eyes get in the way of proper obedience training. You must be firm but not harsh, consistent and patient with the new addition to your family. Praise is the best way to help training along as well as lots of tasty treats.



The longer you leave training the longer you are allowing bad behavior to set in and remain a habit. One of the first things you can teach a puppy is how to answer to its name or to calls. This is a very basic command but it's an important one. Without it you will have unruly dogs that will not obey you. Make training fun and keep it short but consistent. Repeat training every day and this is the best way to make progress.

Take your Labrador puppy out to meet new people and other dogs. You don't want an aggressive dog. Exposing your dog to other people and dogs is a part of Labrador training that will allow your dog to be well socialized. Also start to bring your dog in the car or short rides even at this age.

You also want to start working on things like playing fetch. This is a great way to exercise your dog and you and your dog will have plenty of fun. You might sometimes have the problem of your dog picking up the stick and then dropping it half way.

If this happens don't worry you can easily amend this. Simply run in the opposite direction the stick was thrown as soon as the dog picks it up and it will run to you with the stick. Lots of praise after will make sure your dog always runs to you with the stick.

You must command respect from your dog. This means that you must nip all bad behavior in the bud before it becomes a problem. If something is unacceptable show his with your tone of voice and lack of attention. Labrador training is very effective when you use just your tone of voice. Labradors are very sensitive to this and they are intelligent dogs as well.

Make sure to walk your dog plenty, ideally twice a day, to work off all its energy and give it enough exercise. People who don't give their Labradors enough exercise and wonder why Labrador training does not work are missing an important point about Labradors.

Dogs love routine and you can provide that by being consistent and doing the same things at the same time. Remember these basics when you start Labrador training.