Training the Pointing Labrador

#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

#46 How to Use and Manage your Birds in Training and Hunting your Upland Dog

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...

# 45 Keeping Things Going in the Off Season

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.