bowhunten4life Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I got a new lab puppy. Well actually my fiance got it for me since ive been gone for a year..kind of a welcome home gift. But my question is what can I train him to do? I dont really hunt waterfowl and I pheasant hunt only a couple times a year, but I really want him to hunt with me. And oh yea, how tough is training a dog to hunt? His name is Bocephus by the way...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy awwwwwwwwwwwwww, you are so lucky........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy congrats, cute pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy I love labs..... The wife doesnt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy Really cute pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy good looking pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy Train it to fetch shed antlers...am considering getting me one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy [ QUOTE ] I got a new lab puppy. Well actually my fiance got it for me since ive been gone for a year..kind of a welcome home gift. But my question is what can I train him to do? I dont really hunt waterfowl and I pheasant hunt only a couple times a year, but I really want him to hunt with me. And oh yea, how tough is training a dog to hunt? His name is Bocephus by the way...lol [/ QUOTE ] I just got a black lab puppy really just because I love the dogs, not so much to hunt with, I had one before and he was great. I do not waterfowl hunt but I actually take my dog with me everywhere and I actually take him deer hunting with me when I go to my enclosed blind that I have. He loves going out with me and I actually shot a doe when he was laying at my feet, he was pretty excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy [ QUOTE ] Train it to fetch shed antlers...am considering getting me one too [/ QUOTE ]My buddys uncles lab was trained to find sheds. He finds lots of them every year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clay008 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy Congrats! Nice looking dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy If it were me I would concentrate on training it to hunt shed antlers as well as track blood. Both are skills that you will appreciate greatly at some point in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy good looking pup, hope training goes well. If you have any dog clubs in the area maybe they can tell you who to contact in hopes of training your dog. Good luck and congrats on being engaged!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy Great looking puppy. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy congrats, i just got a chocolate lab, tehy are a handful i dont hunt waterfowl either. cant help ya there bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Goose Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy You will appreciate basic commands first. Start easy such as sit, come, stay and lie down. And heel and you have a great foundation. After you have that established you can train that nose of his to do pretty much anything. Fetch antleers, birds, flush birds, track animals. I have one at home, he picks up antlers and birds, but jumps the gun on occasion. If you want more specific advice your best bet is probably to send an email to dogdoc or ronin, I am sure these two have ample experience with dogs (labs in particular) Congrats on the new pup, he is beutiful. Labs are the best to have, just watch your shoes he'll like to chew on those. And get a good vacume you'll need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunten4life Posted December 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy Thanks for all the replys everyone. I am just going to take it step by step I guess, and if he doesnt hunt well than oh well...But I am sure hope he will. I almost forgot to tell you guys, I hope that you look past my fiances Ohio State sweatshirt. It is kind of a sore subject for me, since I am a Michigan fan...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy Congrats on the new pup! Sure is a cute one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbucks1 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy he's gonna be BIG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughboy1956 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy Try this site David. http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/training/labradorretrievers.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Goose Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy David your dog should hunt... that's what he was bred to love. I would also make sure that you gradually introduce him to loud noises ie: firearms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUGARKAHNE Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy That's such a cute puppy!!! Love the name, that's unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest njarcherynut Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Lab puppy Great looking pup. You made a great choice, I have owned 9 black labs, I have one staring at me now, she is 5yrs old. I will tell you that they will do anything you want them to do. They learn fast and all they want to do is please. My dogs have all been great duck, pheasant dogs. My lab will outhunt allmost any dog out there. My lab pepper flushed her first pheasant at 6 months. Be prepared for there hyperness, I promise it will pass around 3 years, its just there nature. I would spaid her as soon as possible, I have never had a lab last more than 10 years, they dont seem to live long. Please any questions just ask, I had three at one time there the greatest dogs and I promise the dog will be your best friend and probebly smarter than most of your friends. Good luck, and good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Lab puppy Congratulations on the lab puppy. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jason88 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Lab puppy A fiance that buys a man a real dog, not some toy house dog you better hold on to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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