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Key Milestones: 8 Weeks. At eight weeks, it’s safe for Lab puppies to leave their mothers and litters and become a member of your family. When welcoming a Labrador Retriever into your pack, be...
Wondering what your puppy should be doing at 4 months or 5 months? From 8 weeks on our puppy training schedule guides you through ages and stages of training.
The training techniques only Lab owners will master are positive reinforcement retrieval training, clicker training, impulse control exercise, and scent and nose work games. They also include water retrieval training, fetch variations, boundary training, and structured socialization sessions.
Labradors are friendly and outgoing but are they easy to train? In this guide, we'll share training tips to make the entire process easier.
The short answer is yes. Labradors are easy to train because they’re smart, loyal dogs that love to please people. They were bred to be hunting dogs and work with humans, so it’s in their nature to be obedient. In fact, in the 2018 AKC National Obedience Championship, Streak, a Labrador, was the winner!
You should think about the household rules, set up safe/crate areas, make sure you’ve got plenty of toys and chews (Labradors love to chew), and have puppy-proofed the entire house. This guide will cover all the basics a Labrador pup needs to learn, training Labradors, and how best to do with a seven-stage plan.
Known for their intelligence and eagerness to please, Labradors are highly trainable, making early obedience training both effective and enjoyable. Start with fundamental commands like “sit,” “stay,” and “come,” which are essential for your Lab’s safety and your peace of mind.
Choosing how to train your Labrador can be quite a big deal. There is so much conflicting information out there. The truth is, Labrador training methods have changed quite dramatically over the last few years and in order to chose the right method, you need to know what works and what doesn’t.
House Training. A Labrador puppy is a fantastic student. They are quick learners because they love to please. They must be taken out for potty training outside once they wake up. Obedience and other advanced training must be avoided at this stage. However, fun games like fetch and leash walking can be introduced.
Training a labrador is a multi-step process. Start with the basics, such as potty training, leash training, and socialization skills. The training process continues into adolescence and adulthood as you reinforce and refine the skills your retriever learned. We have created the complete guide on training Labradors at any age.