Education

Having the right retriever training equipment will make the task of teaching your dog easier. It will also keep your retriever from developing some bad habits along the way.

When training retrievers for hunting or hunt tests, there is a lot to consider. One element that is high on the list of considerations is weather. In the Midwest, our weather can change daily. And in the summer heat and humidity are a real concern.

Retrievers make great duck dogs or gun dogs for hunters. Their desire for birds and their love to retrieve make them perfect for the job. But what if your hunting retriever will not fetch?

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.

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.

The first few months of a puppy’s life are so important, and yet many people get so caught up in the cuteness of these bundles of fur that they disregard any training until the dog is much older.

There is no solid definition of what a started dog is. That is why it is so important for you to ask the right questions.

If you are looking for a whistle for training your hunting or gun dog, you may be shocked at how many options there are.

The key to training an excellent duck dog, or upland dog for that matter, is to never put your retriever in a position of having to perform in a way they have not been trained or conditioned to respond. This may not always be possible, but it should still be the goal.

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.

Having a professional train your retriever is an investment. An investment in your dog but also an investment in a happier home life where your dog knows his place and respects the family.

Your job, as a trainer, is to put your retriever in these situations in a training environment where they can learn how to deal with birds.