Training a 2 year old lab – socialisation, seperation anxiety

Training a 2 year old lab

by matthew
(richfield springs, ny usa)

Question

i just recently got a 2 year old black lab. The people who i got him from never did any training with him he was locked in a cage 20 hours a day….he really has absolutely no training…..is it to late too train him…he’s like a 2 year old puppy.

Answer

It is not too late at all 🙂 I cannot believe that the poor thing was kept in a cage for 20hrs/day and never given any training.

He must be loving the freedom now!

How is his behaviour, is he well behaved?

I would suggest you start reading through all the training pages on the site and then come back here to ask for further advice once you start if there is anything you need.

Begin with the housbreaking and housetraining pages.

Remember come back if you have any other questions.

Comments for Training a 2 year old lab Average Rating

Mar 06, 2010 Rating I am offered the same by: Cato I am offered a female Lab with the same history (2 years old and locked for about 20 hours a day as this one), I have an 8 years old daughter who is crazy to have her, i am worried about the training issue as well, please advise me with your experience, Thanks

Feb 19, 2011 Rating Commands by: Elaine My family adopted a 2 yr old lab that does have some training. Most of his life before us he was leash walked, but we have a fenced yard where he can run. Our issue is that when someone walks or rides by and especially when he sees a cat he literally foams at the mouth and will not listen to our commands to come. He is a great dog and has great “manners” other wise. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!

Jun 10, 2012 Rating 2 year old lab by: Anonymous my two year old dog always runs away then she come to the back yard she likes to go free out of the house i want her to stay in the back yard and runaway and train her to not be crazy around other dogs can somebody train my dog plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Feb 23, 2013 Rating Willows Problem by: Charlie How can I train my two year old lab I have had her since bout when u get a pup. But she can go to the bathroom and get in her krate and sit for me how can I work more complete things? Like way more complex and another thing all my family make fun of her