[aigel]

These are some of the things I really like my dogs to do. (They are also hunting dogs, which involves a lot more training, but it does not sound like you are going to hunt with your lab.)

- Crate training (Excellent for potty training, controlling the dog when unattended and travel).
- Stay away from the table when the family eats
- Wait to eat their food until I tell them it is ok
- No human food ever. (None of my dogs beg or fart!)
- Wait to walk through the door until all humans are through
- No going out the front door without a release command
- No getting out of the kennel w/o a release command
- Walk on your side of any obstacles (lamp posts, trees etc. - no tangling up the lead)
- Drop on the spot immediately with a voice (or whistle) command (the dog emergecy break).
- Lay down and stay put until released. (Good at the pub patio, party, at friends house etc. - usually takes some maturity.)

HTH - PM me if you have any specific questions.

G