Post by: bowguy on May 06, 2016, 07:20:26 PM
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Post by: Old Dog on May 06, 2016, 07:54:37 PM
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If you just show up, and ask for Larry, I'm pretty sure we can at least introduce your pup to a bird.
Post by: Reidus on May 06, 2016, 11:20:54 PM
The biggest thing with dogs is to be consistent. If you tell them something follow through and make them do it every single time. And also give it a break when you get frustrated trying to teach the dog something. Shorter, fun and more frequent training sessions seem to work better. :twocents:
Post by: Colin on May 07, 2016, 09:59:11 PM
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Post by: johnsc6 on May 08, 2016, 07:49:03 AM
Post by: Colin on May 09, 2016, 06:28:16 AM
I guess it all depends on how much your going to train with your pup. If you are only able/interested in training a few times a week then the Hillman stuff may not be worth the $$$ and Wolters will probably be fine. If your wanting to train a little more and train some advanced work then Hillman might be a good foundation for that.
IDK everyone has their opinions and their dogs. Seems to me you absolutely want to train your dog to fetch. I think all that's bred into our dogs is the prey drive to chase. The rest is training. I met one of the "old guard" before I even had a pup and he told me dog training is addicting and I'd be surprised when I found it more addictive than the hunting... I laughed and thought he was crazy. I'd just finished a hunt with some friends where we shot a 4 man limit and I was meeting him at a local trainers by 10am. I now find myself training 4-5 times a week thru this past duck season and only hunting 1 or 2 days.
Post by: addicted2hunting on May 09, 2016, 11:18:43 AM
Wolter's books are great. I really enjoyed reading the one where he tells the story about Jet. I read it a couple times.
I guess it all depends on how much your going to train with your pup. If you are only able/interested in training a few times a week then the Hillman stuff may not be worth the $$$ and Wolters will probably be fine. If your wanting to train a little more and train some advanced work then Hillman might be a good foundation for that.
IDK everyone has their opinions and their dogs. Seems to me you absolutely want to train your dog to fetch. I think all that's bred into our dogs is the prey drive to chase. The rest is training. I met one of the "old guard" before I even had a pup and he told me dog training is addicting and I'd be surprised when I found it more addictive than the hunting... I laughed and thought he was crazy. I'd just finished a hunt with some friends where we shot a 4 man limit and I was meeting him at a local trainers by 10am. I now find myself training 4-5 times a week thru this past duck season and only hunting 1 or 2 days.
HAHA thats the truth!!! 8)
Post by: bowguy on May 09, 2016, 08:57:02 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on May 10, 2016, 10:05:53 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Beginnings-Retriever-Training-DVD/dp/B009JSH12O/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1462899756&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=jackie+mertens
These two are the best books for starting a pup off and gaining some basic training needs for the average joe. Wolters was a story teller and most in the business consider him a rip off who never trained his own dog.
Hillmans stuff is good but, few folks are planning on following a program for the long term. If you are going to follow a program and want some serious results Mike Lardy's complete training is the way to go. Hillmans puppy start is good. Watched it many times.
Post by: bowtechian on May 10, 2016, 03:17:13 PM
I always enjoyed the Richard a wolters books. Interesting to read too. There may be something newer and better out now.I used his water dog videos & my Chesapeake/lab turned out to be one of my best dogs so far, highly recommended
The biggest thing with dogs is to be consistent. If you tell them something follow through and make them do it every single time. And also give it a break when you get frustrated trying to teach the dog something. Shorter, fun and more frequent training sessions seem to work better. :twocents:
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