Nutrition is important in keeping your dog healthy. There are moist foods, dry foods, and treats. There are also high energy food,  regular food, low calorie food and teeth cleaning food.

Canned foods come in a wide variety of flavors and textures. they are very high in protein. they are also usually mixed with dry foods to add calories and vital carbohydrates. Canned foods are nutritious and tasty. The food will not stay fresh for more than a few hours

Dry foods are well balanced and easy to store on bulk. they contain about four times the calories of canned foods. that is a good reason to give your lab smaller portions.  there are a large variety that suits ages, weight, and medical conditions.

Semi-moist foods have three times the calories of canned foods, They too come in many flavors including cheese. Semi- moist foods are unsuitable for diabetic dogs. Labs need hard chews to work their teeth and massage their gums. small chews could be swallowed.

Offer treats or snacks as rewards. Too many may lead to obesity. the more treats your dog gets the smaller the meals should be. Occasionally you can give your lab a light meal. bread and breakfast cereal are good for light meals.

Never encourage begging at the dinner table. Prepare a special portion for your dog after dinner. You can have equal part meals, pasta and rice. Avoid strong spices. you can train your dog to wait for food. when you put the food on the floor tell him or her to sit down . then hold your hand up and command the dog to stay. then place the food down and let it eat.