re: Questions about training hunting dogs.

1. Never heard of dog named monosyllabic, but hey, its your dog.
2. Nothing wrong with a clean dog, but make sure its dog/pet shampoo.
3. Obedience train it. Get it too fetching, and let a pro take from there. Tell him you want a seasoned dog, not a finished. He'll be able to do what you want him/her in the field.
4. I have two labs, and to my wifes disdain, they stay in the house.