Post by: steve04 on March 02, 2013, 01:06:12 PM
Post by: LBES on March 02, 2013, 01:12:55 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Tom-Dokkens-Retriever-Training-Developing/dp/089689858X (http://www.amazon.com/Tom-Dokkens-Retriever-Training-Developing/dp/089689858X)
Contents:
A Primer on Puppies
Socializing Your Puppy
Preschool, 7-12 Weeks
Early Puppy Training
Elementary School, 1st Semester, 12-20 Weeks
Exercises to Build on
Elementary School, 2nd Semester, 12-20 Weeks
Introduction to Birds and Guns
Middle School, 5-6 Months
Formalizing Obedience
Junior High School, 1st Semester, 6-7 Months
Upland Hunting Skills
Junior High School, 2nd Semester, 6-7 Months
Welcome to Waterfowling
Junior High School, 2nd Semester, 6-7 Months
Force-Fetching
High School, 1st Semester, 7-8 Months
The Remote Collar
High School, 2nd Semester, 8 to 9 Months
Advanced Retrieving
Last month of high school! 9-12 Months
Real World Considerations
In-the-field advice for hunting with any age retriever
Training to Handle
Post-Graduate Work - After the first hunting season
Post by: steve04 on March 02, 2013, 01:25:58 PM
Post by: LBES on March 02, 2013, 02:23:13 PM
Post by: steve04 on March 02, 2013, 02:38:12 PM
Post by: steve04 on March 03, 2013, 09:32:53 AM
Post by: LBES on March 03, 2013, 10:49:23 AM
I haven't seen him on point yet since I've had him. He just sniffs around a lot. When will they begin pointing?
They can start pointing before 7 weeks!.. I know my pup did. I have a pointing lab. The point does have a lot to do with how much exposure the pup gets to birds. But the GSHP has a strong natural ability to point.
Train, train, train!.. the pup wants to learn right now. There's no substitute for learning during the the first 6-8 months. I recommend getting a book and reading everything you can. As an alternative, youtube has 1000's of links of good training exercises for you and your pup.
Using live birds goes a long ways too... you can get pigeons cheap. Turn them upside down and spin them, then you can plant them in a field. Then take your dog through and start working his natural point. You may want to put a rubber band on one wing so the bird doesn't fly away.
Good luck!
Post by: steve04 on March 03, 2013, 11:05:30 AM
Post by: LBES on March 03, 2013, 11:17:30 AM
How do I keep the dog from hurting the bird on retreivel?
I don't quite understand the question. When you plant the birds, make sure you leave the pup in the truck. Then go through the area, with the wind in your face if possible. The pup will lock up on point, and then you need to start "whoa" training... google it. IMO, you want the dog to hunt the bird even at this stage. Assuming you have already introduced the pup to cap guns, you can use a cap gun to simulate a hunting situation. The pigeon will flush, but it wont be able to fly. When it flushes, fire the cap and let the dog retrieve. You can also put the dog on a check cord to control him. It's a 30' leash - gives the pup the range but you still have control.
The best thing you could do is read the book in the link at the top of this page, read it front to back (it's easy reading). Then you'll have the big picture on the steps you need to take to get to the goal. There's a lot prep work that needs to be done now. You have to start establishing "pressure on, pressure off"; this will be helpful for you to have complete control of the pup.
However, you could always get lucky and just get a pup that works out for your needs. One thing's for sure, the extra training will only help.
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