Whistle commands can help you communicate with your dog in the field Dogs are taught to respond to commands with an action. For instance, if I say SIT, the dog’s action should be to SIT. This is the basis of how we communicate with our dogs. While we also may communicate with hand signals, or […]
Gun Dog Nutrition
Long days of hunting require optimum nutrition for your retriever One of the easiest ways to keep your dog in good shape is to make sure that he is getting proper nutrition. Nutrition is very important for all dogs, but your gun dog needs optimum nutrition to make it through long days of quartering, running, […]
What should I do first week with new Labrador puppy?
As professional dog trainers, we are often asked by new Lab owners, what training should I do with my puppy and when should I start. We have raised a lot of puppies. And while each puppy is unique, there are some training tips that can help you help your lab grow up to be the […]
Should I use scent on my retrieving bumpers?
If you are training your retriever to hunt, you may wonder if you need to use scent on your retrieving bumpers or dummies. This is a topic that will draw many competing opinions. Some people are convinced that scent is necessary to teach the dog to find the birds, others think that scent is just […]
Teach your dog to go potty on command
Ever been in a hurry to go somewhere, and you know you will be gone for a while, so it’s vital your dog go potty?
