And why you don’t have too! Everyone who buys or adopts a puppy has good intentions. Intentions to love and take care of the beautiful animal. Most even plan to teach their dog to be obedient and to have good manners. Yet not everyone is successful at this endeavor. In fact, most people fail when […]
Should I compete my retriever in hunt tests?
Many retriever owners do not understand the natural talent and skill that lies just below the surface of their family retriever. It brings us joy to display this raw talent and encourage owners to develop it.
How many hours a day should I train my dog?
Finding the optimal training time for your retriever I often hear owner’s say, “I just don’t have time to train my dog!”. While I understand busy work and family schedules, this excuse usually equates more to not having the knowledge and/or interest than an actual time crunch. Or maybe the task just seems overwhelming to […]
What can I do with dog before sending to pro?
Doing this training will prepare your dog for future training If you plan to send your dog to a professional dog trainer for hunting and/or competition training, you may be wondering what you can do with your dog prior to that training. Since formal hunting dog training generally does not begin until a pup’s adult […]
How to maintain my dog’s professional training
Maintain your trained dog with these tips If you have invested in professional training for your retriever, you should be enjoying a more obedient, responsive dog. But that does not mean that your dog’s training is compete or that he/she will maintain that training for the rest of their life. Unfortunately, that is not how […]
