New puppy training
New puppy training
We just got a new lab puppy four weeks ago and my husband wants to start hunting. How do we go about the training process for our puppy? This is all new for us so any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Re: New puppy training
For now just work on socialization and potty training. Find a program for retrievers (there are a lot of good ones) and read through/watch the whole thing. Then join a local club for retrievers... Or find a local retriever trainer to mentor/help you.
Other than that, enjoy the ride!
Other than that, enjoy the ride!
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Re: New puppy training
I would point out that the first step in wishing to "start hunting" is not buying a puppy. The game you wish to persue begins such a quest. Flushing pheasants is a whole different ball game than retrieving waterfowl.
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Re: New puppy training
Very nice web site! Though I failed to see any helps on starting a Labrador pup. You may have some fine brits and other pointy types, but the OP would prolly be better off an Evan Graham type approach for his retriever. Especially seeing they the owners are so new to all of this.Pointing dog information and cultural basics would only confuse them at this stage.kninebirddog wrote:http://www.kninebirddog.com/articles.html
That's a link to some of the ways I work with pups
For the OP contact Evan Graham here on this forum for some basic retriever information.
General field protocols for the retriever pup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQWfkbiw1WY
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Re: New puppy training
Good show, gundogguy - though consensus would be that this http://www.alpinepub.com/right-start-fo ... ition.html is what the original poster wants for helping the pup, and the pup's owners, find their way.
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Re: New puppy training
socialization is the most important thing for any dog over the next couple months.
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/D ... ionPup.php
Also suggest you goggle and have a look at The SMARTWORK PUPPY PROGRAM
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/D ... ionPup.php
Also suggest you goggle and have a look at The SMARTWORK PUPPY PROGRAM
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Re: New puppy training
Your pup is a retriever. Give him what he needs. The SMARTWORK PUPPY PROGRAM.ramborski wrote:We just got a new lab puppy four weeks ago and my husband wants to start hunting. How do we go about the training process for our puppy? This is all new for us so any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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The Smartwork System for Retriever Training (link)
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There is little reason to expect a dog to be more precise than you are.-- Rex Carr
The Smartwork System for Retriever Training (link)
Official Evan Graham Retriever Training Forum