Labrador Retriever Puppy Training - 16 Weeks

In this video, we demonstrate our Labrador Retriever puppy training strategies, techniques, and examples.
First we cover our core obedience exercises then we go out back for some environmental socialization, exercise, and retrieving work.
The AKC describes the Labrador's temperament as a kind, pleasant, outgoing and tractable nature. Labradors' sense of smell allows them to home in on almost any scent and follow the path of its origin. They generally stay on the scent until they find it. Navies, military forces and police forces use them as detection dogs to track down smugglers, thieves, terrorists and black marketers. They are known to have a very soft feel to the mouth, as a result of being bred to retrieve game such as waterfowl. They are prone to chewing objects (though they can be trained to abandon this behaviour).
Labradors have a reputation as a very even-tempered breed and an excellent family dog. This includes a good reputation with children of all ages and other animals.Some lines, particularly those that have continued to be bred specifically for their skills at working in the field (rather than for their appearance), are particularly fast and athletic. Their fun-loving boisterousness and lack of fear may require training and firm handling at times to ensure it does not get out of hand-an uncontrolled adult can be quite problematic. Females may be slightly more independent than males. Labradors mature at around three years of age; before this time they can have a significant degree of puppy-like energy, often mislabelled as being hyperactive. Because of their enthusiasm, leash-training early on is suggested to prevent pulling when full-grown.Labradors often enjoy retrieving a ball endlessly (often obsessively) and other forms of activity (such as agility, frisbee, or flyball.)I hope you guys enjoy!
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[@pkingduckify]

53 years old and just adopted a lab ( my first dog) for my boys, your vids have been invaluable! Thanks

[@amalatesta]

You’re the best Stonnie! You help me appreciate the good stuff in life... dogs, laughter and the countryside.

[@savaven1]

Love to see simple things like him handling her jumping as he shows the new puppy

[@jaybird4610]

Your advice on patience is the best dog training tip… ever.Thank you

[@shenjw12000]

Stonnie said "This is a stick pile, there's definitely some snakes in here for sure." Then he calls for his daughter and puppies to sit with him on top of the pile. Haha. You crack me up, Stonnie.

[@LeeShand]

That lab is magnificent looking. Whoever gets him is one lucky person!

[@sarahschmidt7101]

Watching your videos in preparation to pick up our little chocolate lab in a month. You do a great job with your videos!

[@HopesEcho]

We just got a lab puppy, he’s the sweetest goofball ever. We having a hard time leash training him, he freezes when we put one on him even with the best treats. Someone has hurt him before we got him, we think he was a Christmas present that didn’t work out. He was dumped out of car right by our driveway. 😢 Lucky us in the end, he still has all his puppy teeth and a few molars so he’s young.

[@0003Zeb]

Uncle Stonnie, another grand video, and another grand explanation to us all training our dogs - Patience! Mr No Name is looking absolutely stunning.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you so much!

[@aliceannhengesbach8904]

Thank you so much for reminding me to repeat in small increments and to be patient. My previous Labs love to succeed and so do I. All the best.

[@seanlh13]

Have watched many of your videos. I love your style of training, just like my father in many ways. I use many of your techniques! Keep up the videos!

[@GeordsYouTube]

great video as always, becoming a larger part of my training research every day.

[@StonnieDennis]

Awesome!

[@kathleenshoemaker6943]

Another great video! I enjoyed seeing your daughter, too. A cutie pie!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@marcrapp4004]

STONNIE, I'M ADDICTED TO YOUR VIDEOS. PLEASE GIVE MR NO MANE A NAME. HE'S SUCH A GOOD DOG. BE WELL AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

[@Jsebs]

Thank you Stonnie! Quite happy to follow Mr. No Name's progress in real time! Please let us see how you will build the retrieving assets and fine tune the hold conditioning and mouthing down the road. I thank you guys so much for sharing such good knowledge. Peace!

[@kilgoretrout6136]

You little girl is a cutie pie. He got up there! You're good , Stonnie. I watch many training videos. I don't see anyone as better than another....just a different approach..... Hell! I rambling. Thanks for the video , Stonnie.

[@sarasachiko]

I like the small challenges but the adventure training is the best! It was so funny to watch Mr. No Name with the targeting stick you make it look so easy. I'm currently training my bf's dog to be a fun adventure companion for hiking and camping with us. Thanks for all the fun ideas.

[@theonlinedogtrainerreview5747]

Great Job Guys!

[@mongoloidhorde]

Darn. I learn something every time I watch your videos

[@robinolsen5171]

Thanks for the video. My dog is now a year old and this basis things you teach have helped us so much. I still use treats though but it works. My only problem with my dog is that he sometimes finds things more interesting than me. Like other dogs. Have gotten us into some problems as I usuallly go hiking without a leash on him.

[@Amazing_missB]

Takes a real man to go hunting for unicorns

[@Cormac1402]

You're videos are an inspiration! Thank you Stonnie!

[@GAM5FAM]

Awesome video

[@StonnieDennis]

Thanks!

[@annetteburke4737]

Love Charlotte!!

[@thirteenweeksofhell]

What are the treats that are being given to the puppy?

[@youngmanchake]

thanks a lot, stonnie. it'll straighten up my fetch drill all right! and the stick trick, too! so many small items to help the dog and me with in this video....

[@loripratley6525]

Love your videos. I am right now looking for a Labrador retriever breeder. I will be viewing a litter soon. I have had a hard time finding one. They are either English Labs, or wild Field Labs. I lost the most perfect lab ever to a pancreas condition. She was trained in Obedience, Agility and Tracking, and then I lost her. Any suggestions on how to find a good all around puppy?

[@robk.4104]

See the stickers, labs started eating them . Labs eat EVERYTHING.

[@loripratley6525]

What do you use for treats?

[@maineiacacres]

When will Mr NoName get a real name? :) Fantastic series Stonnie, lovin every minute of it.

[@stevehofmaster7489]

Thanks for this video I always enjoy watching you,great work!

[@TheDjed19]

Excellent video. By any chance do you have any videos on training Basenjis?

[@smithplaystore7334]

Greetings from Namibia / Africa! I love your videos. I also have a chocolate Lab and a German Shorthaired Pointer. My GSP just completed puppy training.

[@StonnieDennis]

Dang, Africa? Maybe I will come visit some day...

[@joltronic]

You’re training is awesome and really positive it’s a shame the majority of American Gundog trainers haven’t caught up with the times and are still using out dated methods.

[@janegreiner1629]

Loved this video. So much fun watching you training/playing with the dogs. Gives me more ideas for my dog. By the way, I still want to know where to get those lion tamer stands and what they are actually called. Thanks so much for your videos. Aunt Jane

[@jimdrechsel3611]

What type of treats do you use?

[@bradcornish4269]

Hi watched all your videos my dog responds really well to your techniques. Do you have any advice on how to get him to listen when other dogs are around? As soon as he sees another dog he looses all focus

[@MSDOGS1976]

One more P.....patience. Unfortunately I'm running low in that dept. I'm going to try to be more like Stonnie. Not only with my dog but just life in general.

[@satzawesome]

Can i teach the smoothness at 3?. Mine is good in basic obedience, distraction training , bring stuff like tv remote and even taught her to hand signals for STOP, down stay up to 30 feet and front. I like following the stick thing . I taught her to look but the stick follow i think is something i like to teach tricks.

[@williegeorge905]

Wow that's awesome training Is he American or English?

[@billyreese8139]

What are you using as a treat for the reward?

[@ashwilliams136]

Another excellent, entertaining video, keep up the good work. Would I be right in thinking that some breeds are hard to teach the fetch game? I have a 6 month old presa canario that has been a pleasure to train so far, very intelligent, but he has no interest in going after a ball after the second or third throw. He just looks at me as if to say "I'm not fetching it again, I just brought it back already." it's not a function he needs to learn but I'm just curious if some stubborn dogs simply won't entertain fetch?

[@avocadocasualty]

Mr. Noname is getting big! When are you going to name him? Thanks for the insight, I'll try not to get as frustrated!

[@munando]

Really curious of your guys’ thoughts about the following. My lady and I are picking up our 8 week old Wirehaired Pointing Griffon in a couple o’ weeks. We just got off the phone with the vet and they insisted until the dog gets a full 16 week vaccination (1 round at 8 weeks, another round at 12 weeks, etc.), we shouldn’t walk the dog where other dogs have been, and then she went as far as to say we shouldn’t even let the dog go outside! For 16 weeks! Is it just me or is that ridiculous modern paranoid thinking...? To give her the benefit of the doubt, we do live in an urban environment but heck, far as I’m concerned it ain’t much different than the suburbs I grew up in. The plan is still the same: bring the dog to the local park and let it have a ball with all the other pooches. Stonnie, audience, help me out here-do we really need 16 weeks worth of vaccines before our dog can smell another dog’s pile of poop and participate in typical friendly sniffing of fellow K9 private parts?

[@brianknight3849]

Stonie I have a dog I'm trying to work with and when I get him in the training environment, he just isn't interested in food work. Have you ever ran into this issue?

[@madaluna452]

Love your videos Stonnie very helpful.I just pick up my first Lab puppy.An have a question hopefully you could answer.My puppy is 9 weeks old an what age could I take her for walks?

[@youngmanchake]

right now, madal! sooner the better. 2 to 4 months is critical period for the puppy to learn the world.

[@madaluna452]

How long of a walk could my puppy handle right now? 30min,1hr etc

[@youngmanchake]

@@madaluna452 the point is that you have your puppy experience the various situations it'll get into in the future with as good and comfortable feelings as possible. for example, people, dogs, traffic, noises, water, etc. I mean anything it could frequently deal with at any time during its life. walk is a second matter during this critical period for the socialization. you can walk it as it likes, but you can pick it up now and then if it's convenient. young puppy's get tired soon.

[@bennyjets3964]

Your to stupid to own a dog.

[@adriandiaz4908]

Hey stonnie, my name is Adrian, I got a dog without thinking, and of course this was my second year living on my own I had just moved out of my parents house, and I’m barely starting his training 1 1/2 year later which really wasn’t smart. But I would appreciate it if you could get back to me I have a couple of questions to see if I’m doing anything wrong especially since I’m late in his training. He knows sit and down also stay but he breaks it a lot.

[@adriandiaz4908]

Also he is a pure lab he’s almost 2 I got him July 9th of 2017.

[@IvoGranata]

HAve any Black Lab Pup[pies for sale ?

[@robk.4104]

My lab pup is 9 months old and kicking my butt. Not my first to train butt. Very very hyper and easily sidetracked

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

The dog is going to explore I dont care if you look like you know what's your going. Every dog is different some wouldn't go 5 feet from the owner but my lab probable ranges a hundred feet around me, but he is trained to come to whistle and e collar.

[@StonnieDennis]

How many dogs do you take hiking per day?

[@seachangeau]

omg snakes! bark and back up!

[@StonnieDennis]

LOL...you sound like my wife...

[@tjava2338]

👍

[@mistervacation23]

I would love to have a new Lab but my wife barley lets me in the house.

[@StonnieDennis]

LOL...I feel you...