The attributes of the Labrador retriever make it one of the most sought after dogs and one that is a pleasure to own. The care and love of the Lab does take some unique loving. The very best time to train a Lab is when they are puppies. Once they are grown-up, it can be complicated to break those habits they have picked up.

Labrador potty training is the most important component of any dog obedience training task. Many people simply dread potty training their Lab but keep in mind that if you start when your Lab is about 8 weeks old and remain steadfast you will have the task licked in no time.

Potty training your Lab can be frustrating especially when they look up at you with those adorable eyes it can be difficult to discipline them. It’s really important that you understand that successful training cannot be accomplished in a few days but takes a number of weeks or even months of diligence.

House training your Lab can be an exceptionally difficult undertaking, particularly if you do not have the knowledge of what to do. There are productive approaches and unproductive approaches. The average Lab needs to go to the bathroom about a half a dozen times per day and the bad news is…he doesn’t understand the concept of waiting until he gets a bit older. You have to be sure that you avoid all of the errors such as paper training first or scolding your puppy when he has an accident. The whole paper training thing is confusing to your puppy when you take away the paper and then change your mind about where you want him to relieve himself. When you punish your puppy when he has an accident because he has no clue that he just took a pee on your new couch and that it’s a bad thing.

There are proper ways to train your Lab puppy so that it is done efficiently and effectively. One well-liked type of training entails the constant supervision of the puppy. On the downside this method requires a lot of time. The other popular method is to train your puppy in a leash. Praise your dog when he has done and do not allow him to play before he is finished with his obligations.

All dogs, including the Lab are bred in packs. They will either be a leader or a follower so what needs to happen is that you need to become the leader right away. You have to establish your leadership role or you will have countless future problems. Your Lab puppy will from time to time try to test the waters and take the role of the alpha leader. Stay ahead of the game and the puppy will be happy with their position in the pack that you have established. You need to be certain to uphold a stiff, but composed and confident, unfailing pack leader behavior to stay away from behavioral issues.

About the Author

Tim Williams is a labrador retriever enthusiast. He owns and maintains Labrador Retriever Answers, a resource for all labrador retriever lovers and where you can find more great labrador puppy training information and other retriever advice.