Training the Pointing Labrador

#220 What does it Mean to Learn?

In this episode, we talk about one subject.  If you are a trainer of a dog or dogs (or anything else really), do you already know everything to get the job done?  Or, do you get the job done by constantly being taught by your dog?  It's an interesting examination....

 

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#219 Two Listener Questions

In this episode, we address how to get some decent dog work done with very short, very cold days.  The 2nd question is about understanding what "making a dog think" really means; what that looks like in the daily life of a dog, and in training.  It is actually a multi-level concept.

#218 For the Dog and Handler just Starting out 9-12 months

In this episode, I do a podcast for a particular person on the topic of keeping your dog advancing while enjoying the hunting season.  Especially if some competitions and titles are going to be part of the dog's future.  It isn't a hard thing to do, but when you've never done it before, it can be confusing what to do, how much and how often.  This may break it down a little bit for some..

#217 Things to do in the Off Season

In this episode,  we talk about things to do with your dog to maintain your work from this year and your standards for behavior.  Even with the short days and the cold, there is lots you can do to keep you ready for hunting, progress in your program and next year.

#216 After the 3 Brown Dogs Go Home

This podcast is for 3 clients.  I trained 3 brown girls for the year, pointing Labs, all point, retriever and run blind retrieves.  The owners are concerned about what to do to keep things going with these fancy ladies, so I decided to give them their own personal podcast.  So here we go.... after the wild girls come home.

#215 Teaching Your Dog to be Safe while Hunting

In this episode, the discussion is about teaching your dog to think before acting when in the fevered activity of hunting: their favorite thing on the planet.  You can develop awareness and thoughtfulness in a dog, before going through fences, into heavy cover, over ditches, launching into water, etc.  If you can take the time to teach them how to keep from hurting themselves, you will never regret it.  Lots of crazy things can happen while hunting.  Best enjoyed if you both are very prepared, literally and mentally...

#214 Using What’s in your Dog’s head and an announcment

In this episode, I talk about the importance of understanding how your dog thinks in your training, and how to use their physical actions to decipher their mental state.  I also announce some changes in my personal and professional life.  

#213 Two Puppy Related Questions

In this episode, we talk about two of the important aspects of raising any puppy, for anything.  One is respect for you and the things in the puppy's world; the other is a personal robustness that readies a dog for whatever comes it way.  These two things are most easily established at an early age, making later training and living together much easier and more enjoyable.

#212 The 2022 Triple Crown Event

In this episode, from the position of judge all 3 days, I try to tell the story of the event.  From literal descriptions of the setups, the performances, the emotions and the energy, I try to share what we all experienced this past Labor Day Weekend.  In short, phenomenal dogs and gifted handlers.  The music was definitely playing....

#211 Two More Listener Questions

In this episode, happening just before a couple of important national events, I address two topics arising recently. 1.  Ideas for staying calm and focused (at least as much as possible) while running the big event.  2. What is a 'good judge'?  Most of us think we are... but what are some things to think about as a judge?

 

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