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Offline jmoyer2

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New Lab Puppy
« on: September 05, 2009, 04:46:51 PM »
Well I wasn't sure if I wanted a second dog or not. But i went and looked anyways. I was pretty much sold when the little tyke retrieved a pheasant wing at 6 weeks old. :IBCOOL: Hope he turns out ok. What age would you guys start "official training" right now its just fun and games.

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Re: New Lab Puppy
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2009, 07:57:30 PM »
Congrats  :tup:

I would keep it fun and games untill about 6 months old, then start the srious training.

This is just me though, and i am nowhere near a protrainer, just an beginning amature trainer  :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: New Lab Puppy
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2009, 10:50:53 PM »
Everything from the time you bring him home is training, it's time frame and level is determined by the pups willingness.  Keep it short and enjoyable....do not let the pup get bored or tired of it.  Quit early on a good note.  Pups are a sponge for learning.  If you wait till they are older, you'll miss a good opportunity.
"About the time you realize that your father was a smart man, you have a teenager telling you just how stupid you are."

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Re: New Lab Puppy
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2009, 09:14:37 PM »
Get a copy of Richard Wolters Water Dog. It works.

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Re: New Lab Puppy
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2009, 11:01:42 PM »
Yeah I used Wolters on my other dogs. No offense to you guys who are a fan, but I just think there are some better training programs out there. Just my  :twocents:

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Re: New Lab Puppy
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2009, 11:41:16 PM »
Any pics on the little fella?
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