Day 58 - Mocha's Chocolate Labrador Retriever Puppies Training

[theDudeAbides1100]

how do you train her to be so attentive? i got an 8 week old lab a week ago and I can get her to sit but its hard to get her attention. is it just patience and repetition? should I try a clicker?

[57stolenvoices1]

i want a lab puppy..they are very smart dogs and very friendly as well

[ritamcfadd]

I have a 14 week old chocolate lab and I got him when he was 8 weeks old. We started clicker training within 2 days. You have to hold the treat close to his nose and slowly pull it up over and behind his head and that will make him sit. As soon as he does that then click and treat. You seem to do a good job though. I have noticed that in my case patience is of the up most importance and repeat and repeat and repeat...........

[ObsessedWithSerpents]

nice work. I couldn't get 2 grips with the clicker so I whistled and it did the trick...our lab could sit and stay perfectly after just twenty minutes home. Btw they're adorable you are doing a great job! :-)

[FetchinPups]

I appreciate the compliment! Thanks!

[FetchinPups]

@ObsessedWithSerpents Thanks!

[Jalynn419]

I am not a dog trainer lol..but I think you did good. Can't expect to be perfect on your first try. The pups did real well too...maybe they can teach you while you teach them lol :)

[FetchinPups]

Thanks!

[Jal1515]

wow Bailey is very good!! he sat and he's looking at you.. that's a very very good sign :) .. he knows that he has too look and listen at you to get the prize, you have a great start! You should add good boy or good dog :). You can click him for coming as well, when he follows you add a command like "heel" or "here." and reward him. You're doing great :)

[FetchinPups]

Thanks Jal1515