{"id":1470,"date":"2023-06-14T19:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T18:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?page_id=1470"},"modified":"2024-02-09T13:43:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T13:43:00","slug":"labrador-puppy-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppy-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Labrador Puppy Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/puppy-training.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1220\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/puppy-training.jpg\" alt=\"puppy-training\" class=\"wp-image-12636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/puppy-training.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/puppy-training-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/puppy-training-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/puppy-training-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/puppy-training-696x403.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/puppy-training-1068x619.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/puppy-training-725x420.jpg 725w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Labrador puppy training is all about laying the foundations for good manners and great obedience skills as your dog grows and develops. Training your Labrador puppy should all be positive and rewarding. Catching those moments of great behavior and encouraging them, or setting your puppy up to win with simple training games. Along with that all important puppy potty training, of course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/ages-and-stages-in-labrador-puppy-training\/\">Labrador Puppy Training<\/a> Center. This is your portal to training a happy and obedient puppy, with expert advice and clear instructions for new puppy parents. Training your puppy should be fun, and we&#8217;ll help to make sure that it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#potty\">Crate and potty training help.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bite\">Teach your puppy not to bite or chew.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#obey\">Early obedience training for puppies. <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"potty\">Puppy Potty &amp; Crate Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many puppy owners, potty training or house training, is the top priority for the first few weeks. You\u2019ll want to know how long it will take, what the best methods are, and how to deal with any problems that arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of you may want to use a crate, and some of you may need information on potty training a puppy when you work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All this is covered in our three key articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-to-potty-train-a-puppy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An in depth guide to puppy potty training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/crate-training-your-labrador-puppy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The ultimate guide to crate training your puppy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/15-puppy-potty-training-problems-solved\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15 common puppy potty problems solved <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bite\">Stop Your Puppy Biting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Biting can be a big shock to new puppy parents. Not just how hard and how much puppies bite, but how aggressive they sound when they do it and how much it hurts. Those tiny teeth are sharp! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppies-biting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to stop your Labrador puppy biting.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/help-my-labrador-puppy-is-aggressive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Help, my Labrador puppy is aggressive!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to stop your Labrador chewing things. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-to-stop-your-dog-growling-over-food\/\">What to do when your puppy growls over her food dish.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obey\">Start Puppy Obedience Training Now!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to train your puppy with modern positive reinforcement methods, you can start training your puppy as soon as you bring him<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/8-week-old-puppy\/\"> home at 8 weeks old<\/a>. The methods we give you on this website do not involve any force and won\u2019t cause puppies any stress. So it is fine for you to get started straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is important for any large dog that lives indoors with his family. A five or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/6-month-old-labrador-your-six-months-puppy-questions-answered\/\">six month old Labrador <\/a>is quite strong and will be up to all kinds of mischief if he is not given some training and boundaries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puppy&nbsp;Training Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past,&nbsp;serious dog training did not begin until puppies were 5 or 6 months old. This is because dog training involved quite a lot of corrections and firm handling. Fortunately, times have changed, and dog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/dog-training-methods\/\">training has moved on<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dog trainers now use predominantly modern positive reinforcement training methods and a growing number are what we call force-free trainers. Here is some more information about training methods, and getting off to a good start with your puppy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/dog-training-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Comparing popular training methods.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/should-you-show-your-labrador-puppy-who-is-boss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Should I use Alpha dog theory with my puppy?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/5-steps-to-charging-a-clicker\/\">Getting started with clicker training.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving On With Puppy Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some great basic obedience skills you can start to introduce as your puppy develops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/train-a-puppy-or-dog-to-come\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Come when called<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-to-train-a-dog-to-sit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sit and stay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/clicker-training-heel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introducing off leash heelwork<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Labrador puppy training is all about laying the foundations for good manners and great obedience skills as your dog grows and develops. 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