Training the Pointing Labrador

Happy New Year!  In this episode, we discuss what really brings about a healthy and robust animal.  Is it the right pharmaceuticals, the right dog food, or exactly what?  Join me on looking at the simple answer to a healthy, well adjusted partner.

In this 50th episode, we talk about reviewing 2018 and making plans for the coming season and all you'd like to get out of it.  Successful training isn't so much about your talent, or even your dog's - so much as it is about what you want and how much you believe in your goals....

In this episode, we talk about communicating with your animal, and how to understand what they are saying, instead of going about things with only your own thoughts in hand..

In this episode I discuss why "pointing genetics" are not so quantifiable and how does this pointing thing work in the retriever breeds...

In this episode, I talk about how to handle birds in training, how to help your dog's ability to locate birds, and things to think about to get the most out of your upland adventures...

In this episode, I talk about the ways to keep your hard work going during hunting season and no competitive events.  The more of a program you establish now, the easier the 2019 season start will be for you and your dog.

In this episode, I break down why understanding your dog's thinking allows you to train successfully.  Basic obedience philosophy develops all the most advanced behavior, but it all depends on you...

In this episode, we talk about bringing an 8 week pup into a family environment with little kids.  Getting cooperation and understanding on everyone's part is extremely helpful in raising a nice dog in the few months available..  Also, the latest on Naked beginning the force fetch - what she's doing and what things she's being trained on right now.

In this episode we talk about what brings about dogs unexpectedly failing tests, and the importance of your dog's fitness for testing and for hunting.