Dog Health Questions: Dog Training a Lab?

I am trying to train my 2yr old Lab not to run away... and so far I am having a hard time getting him to listen... does any one have some ideas??

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i know they will ALWAYS answer to food...if that helps at all.
run away as in you call him and he runs away? or he escapes out of the yard ?

if he escapes out of the yard its up to you to get a good fence.

if he runs away when you call him you tie a REALLY long rope (10m would be good) to his collar and let him walk around the yard with the rope trailing behind him. you get near the end of the rope and call him. if he tries to run away stand on the rope. then call him again still standing on the rope. start walking towards him on the rope, every few steps trying to call him. if he does come - reward him with food and a pat. and then begin all over again. they eventually realise you are always going to be able to get them. and he will be happy to come to you if he is going to be rewarded. eventually when he gets the knack of it. just reward him with pats. !! GOOD LUCK!! i had to do this with my dog. it works wonders!

4 Core Basics of Dog Training

• Keep him on a leash, that seems to work for most dogs.


• try getting an inground or above ground fence. That will keep him close.


• keep him on a long lash and when he stays with you give him a treat. also have a collier and id tag on him. keep pic. of him to.


• If he is not neutered, then do so, this will eliminate his desire to hunt for a female. Labs have very high energy, so they need to be walked our played with for a couple of hrs after you get home. Gentle leaders are wonderful for those who are not willing to walk on leash and collar, enquire at your vets office.


• LOL...try taping his legs together! No, just kidding. I would venture to say, put him on a leash while in the backyard and teach him the command for "Stay" as you know, Labs are great learners as well as lovers. Remove the leash and continue to give the command "Stay" don't forget the loads of patience you are going to need for this. Get the spouse and kids to help out.
  
  If all else fails. go back to the original idea..."taping the legs" lol...j/k!