Here are a few tips on how you can begin training your dearly loved pet. 1.

Socialize your puppy. Get it used to different people and places. 2. Spend at least an hour a day playing with, exercising and training your dog. Labrador puppies are balls of energy that can get into trouble if left on their own too long. Early toilet training is best. Take him outside before he has an a ccident. Praise him for using the bathroom in the right location. He wants to pl ease you, so yelling isnt necessary. 3. Teach basic commands like Sit and Stay. Repetition and consistency are keys to su ccessful training. Use your dogs name and repeat commands. Positive reinforcement techniques work best for your dog to bond well with you. Words of praise, petti ng, and an occasional food treat mean the world to your dog. Start with frequent rewards and then decrease frequency. No should be taught in a gentle tone. 4. Teach Sit by holding a treat in your fist so that the dog can see it. Move the treat over his head from front to back while saying Sit. When he sits, reward him with the treat in your hand. When he can do this, make him sit before you put hi s food bowl on the ground. 5. Use the Come command often. Reward your dog when she comes to you with the word Come or a whistle. Again, be repetitive and give rewards for success. 6. Leash train Labrador Retriever puppies early. These dogs have a tendency to p ull on the leash, which is a very hard habit to break. Continue teaching the Sit c ommand while on the leash. 7. Give your Lab pup the chance to be a natural retriever by teaching him to Fetc h. Toss a tennis ball or small flying disk past your dog. Once the object is in h is mouth, say Come. Reward your pup when he brings it to you. 8. Labrador Retrievers long for human attention and playtime. Make certain you c an give him both and that everyone in your household is involved with training.