The LabsnDucks Theorem
Your level of success in training your lab to hunt will be determined by your honest answer to one question. “How good is good enough?”
How to Train Your Lab to Hunt
How to Train Your Lab to Hunt
Like most things you endeavor to achieve, there are some things that you just need to know to help you make the right decisions on your journey. This category addresses topics that will help with your training and enhance the overall experience.
Your level of success in training your lab to hunt will be determined by your honest answer to one question. “How good is good enough?”
Jason R. of New Hampshire sent me a multi faceted question regarding training his 13-week old Lab puppy, Willow. I listed his questions in segments. Check out my replies.
These tips are presented in random order short sentences to encourage a quick read, and then time and again re-reads.
Like everything else, the dog training world has its own language. For basic training you at least need to add these definitions to your every day lexicon.
To properly train your lab, you at least need the basic equipment. These three videos show some of the tools you must have and others should consider.
Much of my advice will work with any retriever breed with the variable being the personality traits and temperament of each breed. For the most part, you can substitute ‘lab’ in this website with the breed of your dog.
Whether training or hunting, in both hot weather and cold weather, the importance of keeping your dog hydrated can never be understated. And it doesn’t have to be difficult.
Initial training and advancement depend more on the maturity level of the dog than his biological age. How quick he learns and how well he retains depend on his mental development.