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Evan, I'm working hard on 1&2 before I start force fetch and "Hold". I've been watching Freddy King's 27 video series on YouTube so I feel like I know and understand the basics. Right now I'm training on "here" using a long lead. Reeling him in as I call "here" - any other suggestions for "here" are...

Anybody object if I keep all my questions in one place? What about introducing him to a pigeon? Today was a much better day. Funny...if I hold a little piece of dried beef lung in my left pocket, he didn't quit on me but one time. When he did lay down, I gave him a light tap on the lead and showed h...

I'm discovering that opinions on dog training are like opinions on trucks, shotguns, camo patterns...varied and intense.

I do appreciate it all.

shags wrote:
If I were you, I would use the Huntsmith method on this dog, all the way through.

Good luck with your new dog.

Not familiar with this method but open to suggestions.

10-4. Thanks.

I rigged a slip lead with some woven nylon rope and gave it a shot. Results were mixed. Moses laid down and put his ears down and looked afraid a couple times. How firm of a correction tug should I give and how long should I wait for him to stand? If I walk forward and keep the lead tight it clinche...

Hey Wolfeman, Here is a video I did a few years ago. Shows how to get a young dog walking with you and not pulling. I'ts about claiming space. The way a dog sees it. This is not obedience and it's not a heel command. The results are much better. http://youtu.be/I3FEQcCY1E0 I can send you a leash if...

Evan, I am familiar with 1-5 in theory and some practice. 6-10 not so much.

Looking to learn and not in a rush. I want to make this a long-term investment of time.

That looks phenomenal. I would be happy to purchase a leash but if you are saying I can just as easily make one from a basic nylon kennel lead then I think I'll start there. What do you use as the slider/stopper?

It was also suggested that I get a couple live pigeons to get him fired up and spark his prey drive. I have a couple places in town I could trap them and am happy to do so, but once I have them, what's the best way to use them?

Card or tether them and let him chase them?

Hey everybody. First, this is my second attempt at posting this thread. I posted it last night, and it appeared briefly, but seems to have vanished. This time I will copy and paste it to a word doc in case the gremlins find it. A little about me: I've owned three dogs in my life, all Labradors. The ...

About me: Been hunting ducks many years, never had a dog for that purpose but have owned labs (see my welcome post) Have trained previous pet-only labs to sit, stay, and heel etc with the help of treats. I've watched a few YouTube video series on the subject of retriever training and am hunting for ...

Hey everybody, WolfeMan checking in from Tallahassee, FL. I've lived here more than half of my 36 years so some folks say I can claim this as my home town. I grew up farther south in Winter Park but got into dogs and guns up here. I've owned three dogs in my life, the first two were "old dogs" by th...

Hey everybody, New to the forum and thankful for it! A friend pointed me in this direction when I got a new pup and I am looking forward to getting involved. A little about me. Born and raised I. Florida and have been in Tallahassee for the past 18 years. Moved here from the Orlando area (Winter Par...