Fun activities
Labs are terrific companions. You can participate in many activities with your Lab besides just sharing your day-to-day life—not that there's anything wrong with that!
Dog training centers offer a variety of classes beyond the basic "sit, down, stay, and heel" so when you have the basics mastered (more or less!), try these activities.
Agility United States Dog Agility Association
American Kennel Club
How to get started in agility, rally, and other activities.
Canine Good Citizen Program
A 10-step test that certifies your dog has good manners at home and in the community.
Therapy Dogs International
Test and register your dog to visit hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions.
Delta Society
Pet Partners program trains and screens pets for visiting hospitals, nursing homes, and schools.
Dog Scouts
Let your dog earn badges. Lots of great information about training, behavior problems, dog care
Freestyle Dancing
Choreographed movements with your dog, to music.
Frisbee
Labs love retrieving...but be careful not to overdo the jumping to avoid injuries.
Flyball
Dogs race in teams to release a tennis ball from a ball-launching box, then retrieve it, over hurdles, to the start/finish line.
For more ideas, visit www.dogplay.com