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Post by ukwil on Sept 25, 2016 4:18:57 GMT -5
Finally picked up my new pup this week. She's a Chocolate Lab who's dad is English and Mom is American. Dad is hunted quite a bit and his dad was a Grand Champion. Planning on using her for upland, waterfowl, and if possible shed hunting. Other than the basic commands and crate training, does anyone have any good recommendations for training? She's already playing fetch quite well.
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Post by featherduster on Sept 25, 2016 5:22:31 GMT -5
Congratulations and good luck with her.
Remember she is your new partner and family member, treat her with love and she will respond well.
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Post by mossberg500 on Sept 25, 2016 10:23:03 GMT -5
Remember dogs can't tell the difference between Wild and Pen raised birds , so hunt both to get more birds under your dogs belt . Use the Feathers from the Pheasants that you shoot to help train your Dog . Don't over work the Dog or you can or Will injure or End your Dogs Hunting Career , I have seen and heard this happening . we would sent train at night to get our dog to use her nose more ( Blk Lab ) . I also have heard that decoys can scare young dogs so introduce your dog to a Goose or Duck Decoy once in a while before waterfowl training begins .
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Post by indyqdog on Sept 26, 2016 14:18:27 GMT -5
With the retrieving, quit while they are having fun. The goal is to build the strongest retrieving desire possible so quit while they are having fun so they are hungry for more. Also, I personally do not allow my dog to have any toy that audibly reinforces chewing, like squeaker toys. Finally, I personally do not play tug of war at a young age as it promotes them to hold on to what you want.
In gun-breaking them... all gun shy dogs are man made, no doubt about that. Dogs associate things with things. Associate the gun with birds, fun, and retrieving and you'll be fine. Start with a blank pistol or something quieter, moving up to a 12ga gradually.
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Post by gilder on Sept 26, 2016 17:33:27 GMT -5
I would recommend a book to buy, "Best way to train your gun dog" The Delmar Smith Method. By Bill Tarrant.
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