Dog training terminology defined Those of us actively training hunting dogs day after day, often forget that not everyone understands the terminology we use. Sometimes it helps to take a step back and give some definition to terms, or at least put context around the terms we use so often. One set of terms that […]
How to crate train a Labrador puppy
Crate training your Lab puppy, why you should and a guide on how Labrador puppies are so cute and cuddly, it almost seems wrong to put them in a crate. But crate training is one of the best things you can do for your new puppy and for yourself. There are many benefits to crate […]
How to housebreak your Labrador puppy
Potty train your puppy quickly Housebreaking is one of the least desirable tasks when adding a new puppy to your family. It is never fun but consider it a necessary task. You will never regret having a dog that knows your home is not a bathroom. When to start housebreaking Housebreaking should begin the day […]
How to introduce your Labrador retriever to gunfire
Get your dog ready to hunt, without making him/her gun shy. As hunters, we ask a lot of our dogs. They must have a strong desire to retrieve and able to adjust quickly to changing situations. We expect them to want to please us, be patient, obedient and willing to work at a moment notice. […]
What age start training puppy to hunt?
What many people fail to understand is that your retriever is learning every day, whether or not you are formally training him/her.
