Don’t wait to start training, your pup is ready now! Your puppy is almost 3-months old! It really is crazy how fast puppies grow and develop that first year. I feel like I just adjusted his collar or just moved him to a new crate, and it is time to do it again. It feels […]
How to teach retriever the No-No Drill
A dog’s natural tendency is to take the easy route to a retrieve. Unfortunately, the easy route may not be the straightest or shortest route. And whenever your retriever veers from a straight line to the bird, their memory can be hampered regarding where the bird landed.
How to introduce your retriever puppy to water
Professional guidance on a proper water introduction for hunting dogs If you have a Labrador, Golden or Chesapeake Bay retriever puppy, one thing you may have not even thought about is the need to introduce the pup to water. You may think these breeds will just swim naturally and love water, but that is not […]
Teaching hunt-it-up
A drill for great pheasant hunting Hunt it up is a command we use to teach dogs to upland hunt. Having a retriever that can mark and run to where a downed pheasant or grouse lies is incredibly valuable. But having a dog that can hunt up a crippled bird or find the birds that […]
What training for 10-week-old Labrador puppy?
Raising a retriever puppy like the pros Your Labrador puppy can seem small and fragile during those first few weeks home from the breeder. But I assure you, he/she is not. Puppies this age are ready and willing to learn, so don’t let their small size deter you from diving right in with training. Labrador […]
What training for 9-week-old Labrador puppy?
Raising a Lab puppy, the professional way A hunting or competition dog’s ability and performance is greatly influenced by training done during the crucial first few months. Unfortunately, many new puppy owners feel they should wait for the puppy to mature before starting any training. But this can be a major mistake. Retriever puppies are […]
