And why you don’t have too! Everyone who buys or adopts a puppy has good intentions. Intentions to love and take care of the beautiful animal. Most even plan to teach their dog to be obedient and to have good manners. Yet not everyone is successful at this endeavor. In fact, most people fail when […]
Why should I compete my retriever in hunt tests?
Many retriever owners do not understand the natural talent and skill that lies just below the surface of their family retriever. It brings us joy to display this raw talent and encourage owners to develop it.
What can I do with dog before sending to pro?
Doing this training can prepare your dog for future training If you plan to send your dog to a professional dog trainer for hunting and/or competition training, you may be wondering what you can do with your dog prior to that training. Since formal hunting dog training generally does not begin until a pup’s adult […]
How to maintain my dog’s professional training
Maintain your trained dog with these tips If you have invested in professional training for your retriever, you should be enjoying a more obedient, responsive dog. But that does not mean that your dog’s training is compete or that he/she will maintain that training for the rest of their life. Unfortunately, that is not how […]
Managing dog training expectations
Understand what your retriever can do at what age If you have a young retriever that you plan on using as a gundog or hunting dog, you may be excited for your pup to move from the puppy stage to the “hunting machine” stage. And that is understandable. Unfortunately, too many people try to rush […]
How do I stop my dog from pulling?
A guide to walking your retriever – stress-free Does taking your dog for a walk leave you exhausted and embarrassed? I know how you feel. I have been there. There is a solution, and it is not as hard as you might think. But it does require some work and dedication on your part. Are […]
How to read my retriever dog’s pedigree
Using a pedigree to find your next hunting or competition dog If you are looking for a new retriever puppy, there are a lot of ways to go about the search. But if you are looking for that puppy to be an incredible hunting companion or a fierce hunt test competitor, you should be referencing […]
The missing link to a great hunting dog
Teaching your Labrador puppy to handle correction, discipline, and pressure. What characteristics do you look for in a great hunting dog? Obedient. Great prey drive. Strong retrieving desire. These are all good and important characteristics, but what if I told you there is one more thing your dog needs to become a great hunting […]
What do I need to buy for a Lab puppy?
10 essential things your new Labrador Retriever puppy needs! Bringing a new Labrador puppy home is both exciting and terrifying. Puppies are so cute; you cannot help but fall in love with them immediately. Then you get them home and realize just how much work they are! Like human babies, Lab puppies require 24-hour care […]
How to pick a hunting puppy from a litter?
Adding a new puppy to your home is a big commitment. It is a commitment in time, money, and emotion (I mean who doesn’t love puppies!). That is why it is especially important that you spend some time upfront preparing for this journey.
Avoid these mistakes when training retrievers
Every retriever trainer runs into issues somewhere along the line. When that happens, it usually is a result of one these common mistakes.
Why does my dog lay down when training?
Recognizing dog avoidance behaviors and how to stop them. For the most part, Labs are not big fans of obedience training. They love to retrieve but walking at heel and sitting is not their favorite thing. And they often make their feelings well known. We often see Labrador Retrievers mope and pout when we put […]
