From Puppy Days to Test Day: Mastering the Pointing Labrador

Julie Bates outlines practical steps for training a pointing Labrador, starting with early puppy stimulation and the importance of watching foundational videos on her YouTube channel.

She covers progressing marks and memory birds, introducing doubles and blinds carefully, and maintaining a balance between upland and water work.

Key tips include teaching swim-by fundamentals before water blinds, practicing straightforward casts and channels, reinforcing recall and here behavior, and using the dog’s attitude as a guide for training pace.

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