Training the Pointing Labrador

In this episode, I break down the 3 aspects critical to raising a retriever planned for upland hunting.  The significance of the Walk, Retrieving and Bird Exposure.  Assembled in a way that makes sense to a pup, it creates a hunting partner which clearly understands its role in your hunting.  Not hard, just takes a little thought...

In this episode, after describing G's first run in the APLA Master tests, I address two listener issues:  

1. Staying "in the literal moment" while running competitive events and 

2. What to do with all the "down time" when raising a puppy.  After the walk and obedience training, what do we do with all the other time?

 

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In this episode, in response to a request, we talk about how to take a fire breathing dragon in the upland field to be staunch and steady, and then how to transition from pattern blinds to cold blinds.  Both are BIG steps, which are most easily taken by building from fundamentals, teaching, teaching, teaching....

 

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In this episode, based on a client inquiry as to "how many hours a day" I train a dog, I discuss the thinking about daily training efforts.  More is virtually never better, often much worse to do to a dog in training.  Join this discussion on approaching the most effective way to train your dog for your desired outcome.

 

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In today's episode, I address three questions I've gotten from people.  1.  How do you pick where you get your pup; how do you know if it's the right fit? 2. What things are there to do with my retriever, what venues, what kind of competition?  And 3. Some ideas about utilizing training groups and local clubs to prepare for the upcoming competitive season.

 

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In this episode, I break down what "Basic Obedience" actually is, and why it is the life-saving, problem-solving tool that leads to most training success.  It is far simpler than most people think but requires a great deal of clarity and attention.  Even veteran dog people can improve things with this approach.  Never a bad thing to practice...

 

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In this episode, based upon a suggestion for a podcast, I talk about the various reasons a dog which was performing well may begin to exhibit poorer performance consistently.  There can be a number of reasons for this and it's always better to consider what may have happened before taking any action to address it.  Not the simplest topic in the world.

 

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In this episode, I address 4 questions/suggestions I've received lately, all related to this working of dog minds with human minds, and hearts.  Fascinating topic and I touch on a little of it here.  1. Process or Goal, which is more important? 2. What do you do when a dog regresses in your training program. 3. How do dogs actually think and feel regarding our relationship?  4. How do you train when suffering either physical or emotional injury or rehab?

 

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In this episode, I talk about G's continued performance and her sisters new pointing prowess, followed by a discussion from several listener questions regarding bringing out the pointing in their pointing retrievers.  It's not a hard and fast science, and it requires a good understanding of what the dog is thinking while you're training.  Always a fun  topic!

 

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In this 4th installment of Building your dog, I breakdown the approach of maintaining balance between 4 important elements of your growing pup: purpose, relationship, athleticism and intellect.  Keeping these in the right proportions results in a dog who is healthy, fit, understands its role in your life and contributes to all your activities.

 

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