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Best Dog/Lab training book
Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:05 pm
Not looking to do field trials or even necessarily train for trailing/hunting. Really just looking for general obedience and commands. What do you recommend?
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Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:17 pm to GeauxTigers777
Family dog. Richard Wolters
Water Dog made my black lab the the best duck dog I could have hoped for.
Water Dog made my black lab the the best duck dog I could have hoped for.
This post was edited on 9/10/19 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:20 pm to GeauxTigers777
Water dog. Read it cover to cover and followed the steps religiously when I was 16. I’m 24 now and my black lab is great both in the blind and as a pet. You get what you put into a dog. The more time the better.
Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:20 pm to Mizooag94
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Family dog. Richard Wolters
Water Dog made my black lab the the best duck dog I could have hoped for.
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Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:23 pm to GeauxTigers777
quote:The best dogs I've ever known (including mine) were not given treats when they did what they were supposed to. The worst "trained" dogs I've seen were given treats when they did what they were supposed to. Also, don't be afraid to put the fear of God in your dog. You'll both be happier in the long run.
What do you recommend?
That's my advice
Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:45 pm to GeauxTigers777
I agree with the Water Dog recommendation. I’d add to that Retriever Training by Robert Milner
I used a combination of the two.
I used a combination of the two.
Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:47 pm to GeauxTigers777
Yep, Water Dog...
Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:48 pm to GeauxTigers777
You probably have the best advice you gonna get. Water dog is solid 
This post was edited on 9/10/19 at 7:50 pm
Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:57 pm to Hammertime
While training my lab; at about 4 months when we started force fetch and blinds I’d carry a 2ft piece of hose in my back pocket. Give em a few seats with that and they won’t be so hard headed.
PSA: he’s 8.5 now and still a hard headed arse sometimes
PSA: he’s 8.5 now and still a hard headed arse sometimes
Posted on 9/10/19 at 8:19 pm to GeauxTigers777
Retriever Training for the Duck Hunter, Robert Milner. It lists what to do every day of training and when to move forward or repeat a training day. Follow it and you’ll end up with a jam up dog
Posted on 9/10/19 at 10:30 pm to GeauxTigers777
British training for American retrievers
I've read and used a lot, but this one, to me, was groundbreaking in the way I viewed dog training in general. Great read.
Even if you choose another book to use, you really should read this. My best advice would be to read as much as you can and decide what works best for you and your dog. This book was a great insight to dog psychology in general.
I've read and used a lot, but this one, to me, was groundbreaking in the way I viewed dog training in general. Great read.
Even if you choose another book to use, you really should read this. My best advice would be to read as much as you can and decide what works best for you and your dog. This book was a great insight to dog psychology in general.
This post was edited on 9/10/19 at 10:33 pm
Posted on 9/10/19 at 11:28 pm to Old Character
Evan graham smartworks
water dog and family dog still very relevant all these years later.
water dog and family dog still very relevant all these years later.
This post was edited on 9/11/19 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 9/11/19 at 1:59 am to GeauxTigers777
As everyone has said water dog. Read it first front to back then sort of follow along through the chapters while training the dog.
Posted on 9/11/19 at 7:45 am to GeauxTigers777
I used the Fowl Dogs dvd series.
Water Dog is also good, although considered outdated by most trainers. Still a good easy read that gives you more info if nothing else
Water Dog is also good, although considered outdated by most trainers. Still a good easy read that gives you more info if nothing else
Posted on 9/11/19 at 7:58 am to fillmoregandt
I actually have a copy of wd in my bookcase at work that needs a new home. Probably 40 yrs old.
Someone who needs it post address and it will be in the mail Thursday.
All I ask is when you’re done do the same thing so no coloring or notes.
Someone who needs it post address and it will be in the mail Thursday.
All I ask is when you’re done do the same thing so no coloring or notes.
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