Training Camp

Transitioning from Heeling
There are very few training tools as valuable to a trainer as a Heeling stick. If used correctly, and at the right time it can be the most affective form of correction that there is.
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Teaching the Hold
Teaching the hold command is the first step in the process of force fetching your retriever. This is not an overnight or even 2-3 day process. Every dog is different, but teaching a proper hold takes time. This lays a solid foundation before we enter the actual force fetch process for the trained retrieve that we will cover next month.
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Transitioning Dogs to the E-Collar
Electric collars and their proper use often intimidate dog enthusiasts of all levels. This is primarily due to a lack of understanding or guidance. Many a dog has felt the unfair shock of an e-collar at the hands of an owner who has not taken the time to educate themselves' on its proper use. Yet, when a dog has been introduced to the e-collar through proper conditioning, the e-collar is a fair and humane training tool.
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Basic Obedience
This process is usually started with dogs between 5 and 7 months old. However, it can be done with older age dogs, and should be reviewed often to insure good manners at home, in the field, and during testing situations. This is also the required training used before implementing the electric collar conditioning process.
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Picking your Puppy
So you're ready to take the plunge and get yourself a puppy? You have made up your mind on what breed, sex, and color you want for your new hunting partner, and you think you are ready to take the next step by adding a well trained, hunting retriever to your life.
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