Training the Pointing Labrador

279 Question - How do I Choose the Best Training Information?

This episode's question is about choosing the best video, book, YouTube channel, to acquire your dog training information.  Heaven knows there is a ton of 'stuff' out there.  Which is best?  How do you choose? It's a good question, but before getting the how-to's from someone, make sure you have the best teacher and a very prepared student before starting your training process.  Listen in for some ideas.

#278 Strengthening the Point

In today's episode, I ask for input on topics and material for the new book I'm doing on Pointing Labs, and also need help on a new "Problem Solving" set of podcasts I'd like to do.  Meanwhile, today's topic is about getting a dog that has shown point to be able to point at a reasonable distance, with confidence and style, and do the right thing without having to be told .... interesting topic.

 

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#277 Picking a Puppy Revisited

Here's another go at the topic of choosing your pup out of a litter.  Some folks say it really can't be done.  That's probably true for many people.  I have always found the observation of a litter of puppies to be fascinating, and often, but not always, very telling.  For some of my dog friends currently looking into picking their future superstar, I offer a few thoughts....

#276 The Importance of Understanding Dog ”Energy”

In today's episode, I break down the functioning energies of the dog:  physical, psychological and mental.  It is these 3 components which are the operating system of the dog.  The more you understand their nature and the ways they interact, the better you and your dog will be working and living together. 

#275 Preparing for the Master

In this 275th episode, we talk about some things to consider and practice when preparing to run the Master hunt test stake.  I've run many hundreds of them and compiled what I have found to be useful in being as ready as possible to succeed.  Listen in for a few ideas.....

#274 The Good/Bad Nature of Training

In today's episode, I talk about dog trainers, dog training and what it is really all about.  It can be making a dog do what you want, or it can be about teaching the dog how to learn, and then educating it in a manner that works with that animal.  Very sensitive subject, but one I will willingly take on.  It's not as much about how "good a guy" someone is.  Maybe a little bit more about how an individual views the world.

#273 For One Person who Mostly Trains Alone, how do you get through the offseason?

Per a request, I am answering an inquiry regarding how to keep a finished dog at that level throughout the off season, especially when training alone for the most part.  A topic I've lived for years... happy to offer some ideas.

#272 Two Success Stories

In this early hunting season episode, I take the time to tell two stories of dog and owner, that early on were pretty dismal.  However, over time, it became a very different story.  Listen in if you'd like to hear you're not the only one who isn't sure they can do this successfully ;)

#271 When the Season is Over

When your last event of the season is over; it may be a hunt test or field trial, a National of one sort or another, either hunting season or just no more competition takes over.   If you're planning on competing next season, just contemplating it, or think you're done with that, the consistency with which you interact with your dog is very important.  There are some considerations in the off season, that can help for next season, help to make hunting as pleasurable as it should be, or just to maintain the excellent relationship you have established.  It's not fair to change standards and expectations with your dog.  What follows is just a discussion about this aspect of dog managing.

#270 2023 Triple Crown Recap

Lenore, Idaho, 2023 Triple Crown, 43 dogs, 3 days, what a memorable, impressive Labor Day weekend!  This is a fairly brief recap of a weekend of highs, a few lows but mostly a showcase of the best in people and the very best in dogs...  If you have a moment, listen in...