LabradorLabrador training. Big heart, big appetite, big potential.
Friendly training for a hungry, high-energy family dog who never says no to a snack.
A day in a Lab family
The 13 things Labrador owners ask about most, sorted by when they happen in a normal family day.
Breakfast time
Food, food and more food.
Out on walks
Smells, ducks and other dogs.
Playtime
Balls, friends and zoomies.
Home alone and evenings
Calm time when the house is quiet.
Labrador Retriever training guide
A friendly, food-driven retriever with endless energy and a long adolescence.
Food is everything
Food is everything to a Lab, which makes training easy and weight hard. Tiny treats from the daily ration teach every skill without the extra pounds.
Bouncy and strong
Bouncy and strong, a Lab jumps and pulls with real force. Early manners at the door and on the leash matter before the body is full size.
Puppy until two
Puppy until two, with a long teenage phase. Stay consistent and keep sessions short, and the steady adult arrives.
Advice for every age
Most training works the same at any age. If you want extra help, pick a stage to see what often comes up then.
The hungry months
Everything goes in the mouth. Teach good habits around food and shoes.
For homes with a hungry shadow
We write for Labrador families, from first puppies to busy homes with kids, cats and a dog who never says no to a snack.
Every guide uses rewards and short, fun sessions that fit into normal family life.
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