Your guide to Training Labrador Puppies

If you think training labrador puppies is tough, think again! When you bring home a pup training can start straight away and before you know it you will have a fully housebroken labrador puppy.

Puppies are constantly needing to 'eliminate' and will usually find a spot and continue using that spot. Getting them to use a designated area should start as early as possible. This way they stop eliminating in places that you dont want them to.

The training process is great. It gives you a great chance to get to know your new friend and become the bestest of buddies!

Training a labrador puppy is usually an amazingly rewarding experience. Firstly, they have the most adorable expressions and personalities that you can't get angry! And you shouldn't.

Secondly, they learn very quickly and will react to your cries of joy and grunts of disapprovement. Showing displeasure at the right moments is vital so that your puppy realises when he has done something wrong.

Training labrador puppies should involve a routine. Taking your pup out for regular walks and using words like 'go' or 'wee' will help. Puppies will eliminate often so taking them out after every meal and drink is a great idea.

Always use the same words to describe actions and objects. A puppy will eventually register and respond to certain commands and words.

If you intent in getting your labrador puppy to eliminate outside the house you must be patient. There will be some occasions where your pup just has to 'go'. If or when this happens do not get angry and shout at your pup. Show him that you are upset and do not give any praise but do not make him get frightened.

On the other hand, if you do not mind the occasional 'accident' then you should think about preparing a pre-designated area in the house. From experience I can say that cleaning up on a tiled surface is probably the easiest. Placing newspapers in a corner or area of your choice is a good idea.

When you first bring your pup home find a good place for him to play

Training Labrador puppies also involves plenty of in-house work with respect to the area in which the pup 'lives'. Labrador pups enjoy chewing on just about anything and everything. My labrador Tasha loved the staircase, my shoes, socks, hats, and even though my teachers never believed me, my homework too!

I guess I learnt a valuable lesson and soon she had her own space while I was out. As soon as I was home she was always with me so I didnt have to worry about her getting bored and finding some socks. The problem was finding ways of keeping her entertained while I was out.

Check out dog toys for puppies. They are great for them to chew on.

Training a labrador puppy is great fun. Okay, it can be a bit stressful at times but you get much more than a trained puppy out of the experience, you generate a bond between you and your labrador.

So, if your thinking about how to train labrador puppies have no fear and enjoy it.

Need more help with your pup?

Why not check out our litter training pages?

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Manage your Dog's Territory Marking Behaviour

Read about Dog Commands

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