Training Your Labrador Retriever. September Morn

Rules and Limits House-training Confinement Crates Pet Doors Fences, Kennels, Tie-outs Dog-proofing Your House and Yard Anticipating and Avoiding Hazards Home and Garden Dangers Safety Commands Safety in and Around Vehicles Your Lab’s ID 4 Training Equipment Collars Harnesses Leashes 5 Leadership and Mutual Respect What Is a Pack Leader? Reasons Not to Use Dominance Training Trust Training Socialization Puppy Kindergarten 6 Health Immunization Environment—Housing, Diet, Grooming, Exercise Teaching Your Lab to Accept Health Care Taking Medicine Becoming Friends with the Veterinarian 7 Motivating Your Labrador How Motivation Works Using Rewards Treat Rewards Praise Voice Tone Physical Touch Hunting and Chasing Play 8 Communicating with Your Lab Capturing and Holding Your Dog’s Attention Hand Signals Understanding Dog Language 9 Commands—A Basic