As we start our training season again, I am reminded, as I am each year, why it is important for owners to teach their young puppies to deal with pressure. The dogs that come for training can generally be placed into two groups: dogs that handle pressure and dogs that don’t. The ones that handle […]
Important commands for your retriever
There are several obedience commands retrievers need to learn to become good, responsible companions both in the field and at home, but the two that are most important are SIT and HERE.
Is your puppy chewing up all your stuff?
Puppies can be cute, cuddly, and lovable. But they can also be quite destructive. Especially when left unsupervised. After raising dozens of puppies, I have learned some tricks that can help you maintain a good relationship with your puppy and keep your puppy from chewing up all your stuff. Learning through experience Our first puppy […]
Training your 6-month-old Labrador puppy
Moving into your puppy’s sixth month, you should notice a dramatic change in your dog’s ability to learn and progress through training. Most dogs show some maturity at six-months of age and all the work you have done up to this point (assuming you have done the work in the previous posts) should start coming […]
Raising a well-balanced puppy without losing your mind!
Balancing play time and crate time We recently picked up a black Lab puppy to add to our household. His name is Ink. It has been quite a few years since I have needed to raise a puppy, and I had forgotten just how much work puppies can be. Especially those first few months. Young […]
How to find a good Labrador puppy
Many people start their search with good intentions. They want to find a good quality pup that will serve as a hunting companion as well as a family dog. However, somewhere along the way they end up just picking up a cute puppy that the family could not resist.
