Swamphunter Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 We just picked up our black lab pup yesterday and I want to get her started in house training and waterfwol retrieving as soon as possible. What is a good training DVD that you guys have used to train your pups? I need to get her used to guns also. What training things do I need? I am new to training pups for hunting dogs, all my other pets have been family animals. I prefer DVDs to books, as I think I suffer from adult onset A.D.D, videos hold my attention better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I cant give you any promise, but do a serch here http://field-n-water.com/hunting-gear/hunting-books-videos-dvds/ I wish you asked this last week because I seen a DVD here for exactly what you are looking for. maybe gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfol20 Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I have the "Retriever Fever" series by Shawn Dustin. Am training my first Lab as well, and he lays out a pretty good plan. There are three DVDs -- Puppy, Gun Dog, and Advanced. He focuses on competition and waterfowl hunting, and threw in a little bit of upland hunting. They are easy to understand and follow. Also, I had some questions and went to his website, found an email, and asked him. He responded quickly and really seemed like he wanted to help. I don't know if he likes people doing that or not, but I figured it was worth a shot. Good luck with your pup. My dog is almost 2 yrs, I don't think he is where I would like him to be, but he is the first dog I have trained and I have learned a lot. He will have his first waterfowl hunt this fall. Just remember to be patient and calm, and welcome mistakes as learning experiences. Also, the DVDs go into introducing the gun, but it isn't right away. You want to have fun retrieving first, then bring in the gun. They will learn to associate the gun with retrieves and fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 As far as a DVD I would recommend "Fowl Dogs 1" https://www.coonriverkennels.com/pages/product.asp?cat=28&code=STAHLDVD-FD1 For a book I would recommend the Smartwork series: https://www.coonriverkennels.com/pages/product.asp?cat=14&code=EVANG-SW1 Or even better join a local retriever club! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted July 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 you may also want to try "Training The Wildrose Way" by Mike Stewart. He is one of the top 100 lab trainers in America. His website is www.uklabs.com I have the DVD and it is pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 A lot of playtime right now...pup knows her name, responds to it and now are working some basic commands. Sit is almost a gimmie, come is fairly good....short range retrievals of balls and ropes and such. Feel she is heading in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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