Julie Bates shares practical, no-nonsense advice for raising pointing Labrador puppies: set clear boundaries from 8 weeks, teach respect for your airspace, and use walks and simple cues to establish you as a kind, confident leader.
She emphasizes safety and consistency—avoid teaching "crazy mind," control excitement at kennels and hunts, and start polite, focused habits early so training and hunting remain enjoyable and safe.

Julie Bates shares practical, no-nonsense advice for raising pointing Labrador puppies: set clear boundaries from 8 weeks, teach respect for your airspace, and use walks and simple cues to establish you as a kind, confident leader. She emphasizes safety and consistency—avoid teaching "crazy mind," control excitement at kennels and hunts, and start polite, focused habits early so training and hunting remain enjoyable and safe.

Raise a Respectful Hunting Dog: Puppy Rules Every Owner Must Know

Julie Bates interviews amateur handler Taylor Rieff about raising and training Josie, his pointing Labrador, covering puppy basics, force fetch, bird introductions, handling drills, and the value of a supportive club.
The episode highlights a video of Josie at 9.5 months hunting quietly and steadily, and offers practical tips: short daily sessions, consistency, reading your dogs cues, and ending training on a positive note.

Julie Bates interviews amateur handler Taylor Rieff about raising and training Josie, his pointing Labrador, covering puppy basics, force fetch, bird introductions, handling drills, and the value of a supportive club. The episode highlights a video of Josie at 9.5 months hunting quietly and steadily, and offers practical tips: short daily sessions, consistency, reading your dogs cues, and ending training on a positive note.

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