Many dog training problems occur from confusion and inconsistency. Sometimes these inconsistencies are so subtle that you don’t even realize that they are causing confusion for your dog. Here are some situations and commands we often see as professional dog trainers, that can cause confusion for your dog: Calling your dog to come towards you […]
Essential equipment for training a duck dog
A well-trained hunting partner starts in your yard – not the blind In my last post, I discussed the basic retriever training tools you need to train your hunting or gun dog. Those basic training tools are important, but depending on how and where you hunt, there are many other aspects and equipment your retriever […]
6 vital tools every gun dog owner needs
If you plan on training your retriever for hunting, you may be wondering what equipment you will need. Here is the basic equipment you will need to start training your gun dog.
Teach your Lab to retrieve multiple ducks
A basic trained waterfowl dog can be a great asset when duck or goose hunting. But basic training has limitations. Most basic trained dogs have skills to mark a single duck or goose that you shoot down, swim or run out, pick it up and deliver it to you. But what if you shoot down […]
How long does it take to train a hunting (gun) dog?
Professional retriever training – why it’s worth the investment Having your retriever professionally trained is a big deal. I understand. It’s a huge investment in time and money. To many of you, your dog a part of the family, and rightfully so. This probably explains why clients balk when we explain how long our training […]
