Another Lab trainer thread…

[Carl]

All,

I’m starting the search for a great trainer because I’ll be picking up my lab pup in about 4 weeks.  I’ll be starting her with Bill Hillman’s Training a Retriever Puppy DVD.  After that, I’m looking for an upland Lab pointing trainer.  Now…let’s not get off on whether or not a lab should be pointing.    I’ll just say, her family background supports such behavior.  Moving on…

Has anyone sent their dog to Gunclub Labradors in Colorado? It’s Paul and Julie Knutson’s place.  I have a friend who sent his dog there and it’s a totally amazing animal.  Here’s a vid of when he picked up his dog. 

This dog is from the father of my pup’s mother.

Although they may be at the top of the list, I would prefer someplace closer (and cheaper).   

Who has recommendations and experiences with pointing lab trainers?  If there is something you don’t want to share publically, PM me please.

Thanks very much,
Carl

[Colin]

When I was looking for a pup I looked at the jazztime kennels (Calvert's) in Montana and they had some gmpr studs that were also fc-afc. You could try giving them a call. Might have some good recommendations on trainers they know. I know so.e folks who run APLA with their labs I'll ask if they know of anyone good in Wa. You could try PM'ing  Old Dog  (hunt wa member) he's part of that group.

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[Happy Gilmore]

  :chuckle:If you can train a lab to sit and beg with excitement when you open a bag of potato chips you can train it to do the same thing standing up when it finds a bird... 

sorry Carl... I just can't resist..

[Carl]

I knew it wouldn't take you long, Happy!!            

[Carl]

Thanks, Colin. I've been in touch with Old Dog. I'll be joining the organization, but no leads on a trainer.

[Happy Gilmore]

Aw now I gave some good advice as always

[WRL]

Thanks, Colin. I've been in touch with Old Dog. I'll be joining the organization, but no leads on a trainer.

Where are you located?  Pat Murphy in Monroe runs Apla stuff with some dogs and Butch Higgins has also trained several dogs for pointing.

WRL

[Dhoey07]

When I got my lab, I bought Julie Knutson's book, http://www.gundogsupply.com/training-the-pointing-labrador-julie-knutson-book.html, and I think it worked really well for me and my dog   

[Old Dog]

When I got my lab, I bought Julie Knutson's book, http://www.gundogsupply.com/training-the-pointing-labrador-julie-knutson-book.html, and I think it worked really well for me and my dog   

+1     I recommended the same book.   

[Carl]

Yup, definitely getting that book. Has anyone used it to train a pointing lab yourself?

[Carl]

Where are you located?  Pat Murphy in Monroe runs Apla stuff with some dogs and Butch Higgins has also trained several dogs for pointing.

WRL

I'm in Mill Creek. Near Everett.

[WRL]

Where are you located?  Pat Murphy in Monroe runs Apla stuff with some dogs and Butch Higgins has also trained several dogs for pointing.

WRL

I'm in Mill Creek. Near Everett.

Pat Murphy NW Performance Dogs (360) 862-8714

[Dhoey07]

Yup, definitely getting that book. Has anyone used it to train a pointing lab yourself?

I used it to teach my pointing lab how to hunt. He isn't a show dog, trial dog or perfect by any means but that dog can flat out hunt. I attribute most of it to the guidance of that book.

[Happy Gilmore]

Get some ruffles and say whoa every time you open the bag, tickle the tail while making him stand still. Once you've got the pantry work solid take out some birds and a bag of chips....

[Carl]

Get some ruffles and say whoa every time you open the bag, tickle the tail while making him stand still. Once you've got the pantry work solid take out some birds and a bag of chips....

I'm waiting on the book "Happy Gilmore's secrets to training a pointing lad" to be published.