Like other gun dogs, Labrador Retrievers that are bred for hunting differ greatly than those that are bred for show. When choosing a Labrador Retriever for hunting, you should make sure that the dog is field bred and not bred for show. This will insure a better hunting companion.
Labrador Retrievers are good working dogs [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Labrador Retrievers
Posted in Breeding, tagged breeds of hunting dogs, Gun Dogs, labrador retrievers, labs, types of hunting dogs on February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Introducing Your Bird Dog to the Water
Posted in Training, tagged bird dog, dog training, introducing dog to water, puppy training on February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Most retrievers love water, especially the Golden Retriever. But introducing your new puppy to water may be tricky. You may find that your puppy is a little hesitant about going into the water. Bear in mind that this is a new experience for your puppy and it will take him a while to get used [...]
Introducing your Hunting Dog to Guns
Posted in Training, tagged dog training, Hunting Dog Training, Hunting Dogs, introducing dog to guns on February 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The introduction to guns and the sound of the gunshot is something that each trainer differs in opinion. There are many hunters who will tell you that they can take a young dog hunting who will get so excited with the thrill of the hunt that he will barely notice the gun shot. Other dogs [...]
Introducing Your Dog To Birds
Posted in Training, tagged bird dog training, Bird Dogs, dog training, Hunting Dog Training, introducing birds on February 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Introducing your bird dogs to birds should take place before the puppy is 6 months old. The sooner you introduce your dog to a bird, the better he will start to understand what it is that you want him to do. You will want the dog to retrieve the bird and bring it back to [...]
