Gun Dog Forum

Hey guys new to the forum so thanks in advance for any help. I tried to post before but it didn’t seem to work so hopefully this doesn’t post twice.

I have a 6 month old chessie. He is a fetching machine and is incredibly smart. Catches on to everything and super eager to please.

I was wondering what basic obedience commands he needs to fully know before I start teaching more in depth hunting training. He knows sit, stay, heel, here and all that jazz and is very consistent with them. Anything else he needs before I really start training him. Also, is 6 months a good age to start really getting him going for hunting training? When should I start to force fetch him?

I live in the Denver area so any gun dog trainers you guys know and would recommend let me know! Thanks!


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What you ask is incredibly involved. Best thing to do is by a Retriever DVD set like Smart Works by Evan Graham and proceed EXACTLY as he advises.

Wow! ..I dont know about others who read your post , but my breathing was getting faster the more I read ..
I doubt very much that any DVD or preferred program suggested will suit (imo) , best you tag along with someone in your area who been around your block a few times , or at the least can show you face to face . .. with you and your dog .

Ya sorry it was a lot! Haha


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Can’t go wrong with Ben Garcia

http://www.hideawaykennels.com/training.php


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Just emailed Ben! Thanks for the recommendation.


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