Things You'll Need
- Leash
- Treats
- Crate
Instructions
Walk your lab puppy on a leash at least once a day. Walking with your dog is a bonding experience for the dog and owner, and also lets your puppy release some of its energy.
Hold a treat above your lab puppy's head until it drops on its bottom to teach the "sit" command. As you hold the treat over its head, say "sit," then give it the treat as its rear reaches the floor.
Keep your lab puppy in a crate when you are not able to watch it. Doing so will not only aid in potty-training, but will keep your lab puppy safe.
Take your lab puppy outside immediately after taking it out of the crate. Use the same door every time and visit the same spot. Reward the puppy with a treat once it eliminates and spend some time playing with the pup. Take your puppy outside at the same times each day, such as before and after it eats, sleeps and plays. Establishing this routine will aid in potty-training.
Socialize your lab puppy with other dogs and humans, suggests Dog Obedience Training Review. The more you allow your pup to experience different situations and company, the more it will become accustomed to them and the better it will adapt.