If there is one dog behavior that really drives me crazy, it is dogs jumping on me. I hate it. It gets my clothes dirty and it is super annoying. But the real reason I hate it is because it is so dangerous. If you want to learn how to stop your dog from jumping […]
Teach your dog to give or drop bird
Retrievers love to retrieve. They are, by nature, working dogs and if the breeding is good, they love to retrieve anything, anywhere. But just because they love to run out and retrieve a bird or bumper, does not mean that they love to bring it back to you and give it to you. This must […]
How to train a stubborn dog
Labrador, Golden and Chesapeake Bay retrievers are all excellent hunting and family breeds. They often can span the role of being a family dog and a hunting dog with few downfalls. But that doesn’t mean they are perfect. Many retrievers are very stubborn and hard to train. If your dog is one of the stubborn […]
Retriever training – when training gets hard
If you train your dog on a regular basis, you know how rewarding it is to watch your dog progress. Each day, each week, that you put in the work, you are likely rewarded with seeing your dog learn and grow. Unfortunately, what we, as professional trainers, often see is that owners love to do […]
Steps to teach your retriever to handle
Help your dog find more downed birds Most avid duck hunters know the value of having a dog that can handle. A retriever that can handle will find more downed birds. And will make the task of retrieving them easy work. But training your dog to handle is not an easy task. Many retriever owners […]
Why does my dog step on me?
A client arrives at our kennel with his Labrador Retriever, and as usual, we spend a little time talking with the owner and observing the dog. We notice that often, when the dog comes and sits by the owner, the dog puts his paw on top of the owner’s foot. It seems so innocent, but […]
