off subject.... Labs

[Tx_bowhunter]

so i got a 10 month old AKC registered lab and i am wanting to make a duck dog out of him... any and all advice and tips are appreciated thanks!

[Tx_bowhunter]

ttt

[Big8]

best advice is start working him now and look at getting him in a school if your not wanting to do it yourself. I start working mine from the time there 8 weeks and have been pretty successful at it. Good luck though

[Black Dog]

Get the video Water Dog. Some people will say it is outdated, but it has all you need unless you want to run field trials. Take your time, be patient.

[Smart]

Hopefully you've already started obedience training...

[Tx_bowhunter]

we havent started anything... i just got him today... and he is not house/crate trained or doesnt have any of his obiedence trainign but i am about to start on that....

[Tx_bowhunter]

ttt.....

[Snapper]

Spend as much time with him so that you can bond. He needs to trust you. Take your time be patient and consistent. Spare the rod for awhile until he learns his basic commands, sit, stay, here & heel. Get the book and video Water Dog. I have a 9 week old I'm working with. It's alot of fun and you'll be shocked how fast they learn. Good luck.

[Bonesplitter]

Spend as much time with him so that you can bond. He needs to trust you. Take your time be patient and consistent. Spare the rod for awhile until he learns his basic commands, sit, stay, here & heel. Get the book and video Water Dog. I have a 9 week old I'm working with. It's alot of fun and you'll be shocked how fast they learn. Good luck.

Building the dog's trust and becoming it's friend is top priority right now. I would wait a bit to start training, you already have a late start so a little longer wont hurt.

[huntmaster]

read "Water Dog" and get the video.

[simek]

If you have the money, I would suggest a trainer. Their job is to make your dog into a retriever, and they will work her every day. If you are dead set against trainers, Water Dog is the way to go.

[Artos]

Get the video Water Dog. Some people will say it is outdated, but it has all you need unless you want to run field trials. Take your time, be patient.

Get the book too....Water Dog. It is a great system and will turn your hound into a much better member of the family.

I liked Game Dog better but do LOTS more dove & whitewing.

[Tx_bowhunter]

wow.. thanks for all the help guys... yeah he is used to be with other labs so right now he isnt sure what is going on...

[hunterb1020]

the book water dog is great and if you don't have the time a trainer is the way to go, but you have to research and talk to several trainers about their method before you choose one. once your dog is trainer they are not only a companion but a tool and they must be treated that way. so work with the dog as much as you can and create a bond. they should want to serve you and be satisfied by your praise don't give them treats it will ruin them in my opinon. i had my dog trained last year and he is great. there is a lot that goes into it so don't get overwhelmed. good luck

[Bowwiz]

Dennis,i don't want to sound negative,but i remember what happen with the puppy you got a Bownaza #3.....Remember,having a dog is alot of responsibility my friend.Good luck!