Training the Pointing Labrador

#60 Listener Questions about Puppy Training

In this  episode, I break down the critical components of training the young pup, and how they affect your future training.

#59 Dog Training for Women Only

In this 59th episode, we talk about women dog trainers only.  What do we bring to the table, what are our strengths and weaknesses?  How do we negotiate the male world of dog training and do it with success and enjoyment?  Join me on this Ladies Only conversation....

#58 The Connection: You and Your Dog

On this 58th episode, the discussion is completely about the communication and understanding between you and your dog.  It can be powerful and intensely successful, or  weak and frustrating.  It is an interesting aspect of training you don't often think much of....

#57 The Power of Canine Confidence

In this episode, I talk about the key element for success in dog training:  having a dog that believes it is Master of it's own job.  What does that look like and how do you get there?  Join me on a discussion of this approach.

#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.