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For the first 6 months work on obedience. That lays the foundation for everything else. 15 minutes in the AM, and 15 minutes in the PM. Every day. Here, heel, and sit. Some trainers don't like to teach heel, because a heeling dog doesn't find birds. I have found that as long as you keep heel out of the upland field when they are young it doesn't hurt. Crate training is also important at this time. It usually only takes a couple of days, but you will need ear plugs. Take him on long walks in hunting type terrain with a 10 foot lead dragging behind him. The lead is so you can catch him if you need to, and it also builds boldness as it gets hung up and he has to pull free. This teaches him about the world, so he learns to accept new things without fear. Of course introduce him to water as well. Try to find someplace with a gently sloping bank, and then just be patient and let it happen.Get a couple of paint rollers to start his retrieving. They are really easy on the young pups mouth and baby teeth, and they are cheap. A couple of retrieves at a time, and then put it up. It's best to leave them wanting more than it is to tire them out. Finally, no tug of war. It's a dominance game, and could lead to serious problems later.