If you want to check out a good read on training look up Tom Dokkens Book "Retriever Training". I have used the book to train 2 labs and they have turned out well. I hope you are well into the training already, the earlier you start the better off the dog will be. If you are looking to send the dog off still I know of one great trainer here in Colorado that doesn't overdo it with the shock collar, some trainers use the things way too much. Bear Point Kennels run by Dale and Brenda Merritt, I have bought 3 labs from them and they are very nice people.