If you want a hunting dog but your family wants a pet, you will be relieved to know that you don’t have to choose! Your hunting dog can be a family pet and your family pet can be a hunting dog. My husband and I are professional retriever trainers and most of our client dogs […]
Training your 5-month-old Labrador puppy
Preparing your puppy for a life of hunting and/or competition Congratulations! If you are following my training, you know that training a 3–4-month-old puppy is a big challenge. If you have made it to your puppy’s fifth month, you have made it through the hardest time. By the time your puppy reaches the 5-month age, […]
Male or female hunting dog puppy?
As professional retriever trainers, we are often asked, “Should I get a male or a female puppy for a hunting dog?” While I understand the question, this decision is often not as simple as it appears. There are many things to consider when deciding if you want a male or female hunting dog puppy. What […]
