Over the years I have seen many dogs with behavioral problems. I am a professional retriever trainer and most of the dogs that come to us for training have some type of behavioral problem. After working with the dog for a week or two, it is often evident that the dog is not the problem. […]
Training your 13-week-old Labrador puppy?
Start training your hunting dog now! Thirteen-week-old puppies are challenging. If you have heard of the terrible twos for toddlers, a three- or four-month-old puppy is very similar. They are still puppies and therefore are still cute, do some fun and hilarious things, but they are also very troublesome. You can’t turn your back on […]
7 things to get your dog ready for hunting season
Hunting season is upon us! If you hunt with your retriever, there are some things you should do to prepare for the season. Here are 5 things you need to do now, to get your dog ready for the season. Condition and exercise your dog This is the number one thing I think most hunter’s […]
Training your gun dog – how to avoid injuries
Train smarter with these tips! After a long cold winter, you may be excited to get outside and do some serious retriever training . Your retriever is probably excited for that too! Here are some pro tips for avoiding injuries while training your gun dog. Avoid injuries by starting slow It’s likely, for many of […]
Training your 12-week-old Labrador puppy?
The dreaded 3-month-old puppy I really enjoy young puppies. Seven- to 10-week-old puppies can be so much fun and while they can be trouble, it is usually easy to contain them. But when a puppy turns 12-weeks-old…. oh boy, let the games begin. Three-month-old puppies start feeling good about themselves. They think they have the […]
