info for first time trainer

[clytnbkr23]

I'm new to the site and new to the trainer world. I just got a registered black lab and i have ordered some dvds and books. I was wondering what brand and color bumpers to get as well as the size. Any help is greatly appreciated it. Thanks.

[Ghosted3]

How old is the pup, and what are you planning on hunting? Example - you could get a quail style bumper, buy some quail scent and there you go! Ect ect.

Corry

[bumper52]

here is a link:

http://www.gundogsupply.com/dummies.html


get the smaller white ones and maybe a few orange ones for blind retrieve work. Gun Dog Supply is excellent to buy from!!!

[clytnbkr23]

The dog is just now 6 weeks it's still got a while before hard training I was just wanting to get a head start on info and get my gear now so I will have it. We will be hunting ducks on lakes. I'm not expecting to have a field trial champ just one to retrieve the ducks that fall. What is the first thing you would recommend doing with puppy? Thanks

[bumper52]

get some small paint rollers

[Ghosted3]

I would recommend letting the pup be a pup for awhile, and just do a 15 min training session in the morning and maybe another one in the afternoon or night time. Just work simple things like sit / stay / come / heel ect.. Work in the retrieve a little later, but keep it simple and fun and short.

Corry