Training the Pointing Labrador

#56 Preparing for the Spring/Summer Testing Season

In this episode, I break down how to approach getting ready to run testing events.  Understanding the fundamentals required is the most important aspect; working on those fundamentals and not being in a hurry to put them all together, brings about the best outcomes.  Time to be working on this season is now....

#55 The Difference in Training a Conventional Retriever in contrast to a Pointing Retriever

In this episode, we discuss the approaches to training a retriever which points upland game, compared to a conventional waterfowl retriever.  A balanced approach can bring better results than piecing two different programs together.

#54 Your Relationship with your Dog

In this episode, I talk about observing your dog, and how they tell you what kind of relationship the two of you have.  How to be realistic about it, how to evaluate it and some ways to make it a little more useful for you both...

#53 Listener Questions

In this episode, we discuss 1. Training the Older Dog; 2. Training in the Cold Weather and 3. Puppy Introduction to Upland Birds

#52 The Gun Shy Retriever

In this episode I talk about how to prevent the problem of being afraid of the gunshot and some approaches to addressing it when it does exist.

#51 Canine Health and Well Being

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.

#50 Planning for your Future Success

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....

#49 The Art of "Reading your Dog"

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..

Pointing Genetics and Behavior

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

#47 The Real Meaning of Raising a Puppy - seriously