Basic Training :: Retrievers

SportDOG Brand® Sr. ProStaff Chris Akin explains retriever specific training styles and tips, and how to effectively progress to more advanced training techniques using the e-collar as a finishing tool.

[LB__]

When I go duck hunting and miss, my dog rises out of the grass and laughs at me. Is there anything I can to stop him from doing that?

[doingthingswithdub]

I’m trying to get my lab to retrieve and this is very helpful

[WilliamMyersmantisoutdoors]

I maybe a little old school but I was taught force fetch via ear pinch I've never use the e collar I may have to see how this works

[BL]

Getting a puppy soon he’s 3 weeks old now been watching your video a lot much love

[joslynminnick]

Today I started working with him and he was just running around the yard and being stupid so I gave him a few minutes and I put him on the leash made him sit threw the dumbie and he went a gave it back to me I added the leash and he did perfect yesterday he didn’t have the leash and did it perfectly but he wouldn’t stay till the bird hit the ground he’d run as soon as he saw me throw it this really helps! This is very helpful and my dog is only a year old this month…thank you! Again this is VERY helpful

[buckculler]

I ain’t waiting no eight hours for a duck to come by. If I haven’t seen a duck in two hours I’m going scouting for the next day.
Haven’t had that happen though because I always pre scout my hunts.

[steelybar]

Thank you for this, it's very helpful.

[rhinoglitter]

My little 7 month Dudley lab needs training she’d be a great hunting dog.

[tfiksdale]

I have a goldendoodle that's 5 months old weights 40 lbs, my tailgate is alittle to high for him to jump up too. How do I start training him to fetch birds? Where do I start. I'm a city slicker wanting to become a hunter? I'm 47 I'm I to old to start learning to hunt? I have lots of

[OceanicPursuit]

My golden is 2 years old and I just started working with him. He loves to retrieve balls and sticks (playing fetch) but do you think it's to late to try to train to retrieve birds? Thanks for any input!

[flowerc]

I love my dog Loki - but man is he rebellious .. (he was passed through 2 families / we got him at 9months - which is 4 days ago) but I’m not giving up on him I want him to be a good boy.. he barks at people, dogs, he pulls, he jumps on tables).

[brandonrushmeyer]

Any suggestions on how to get my dog to stop laying down and chewing on the bumper?

[NeilJonestheNCJ]

I have a 4 month old golden retriever who has field champs in his blood line. He retrieves very well, but refuses to give it back. I’m trying to teach drop it, but it has been a long process. Any recommendations?

[ehwaterfowl]

Just wondering where can you get a waterproof e collar

[REDACTEDD]

I’m having trouble with getting him to bring it back. Any help?

[btsgator]

About what age can you start the force fetch training?

[jamesdeveron]

Got a question, please. If you're using pressure to keep the dog on the spot, then using pressure to introduce force fetch.. doesn't that second one cancel out that first one? Thanks so much, James

[itsbuddahbish]

Is there a book/program to help me follow? I have been lacking on the training on my black lab and loved this video!

[tntoutdoors]

My lab is just about 9
Months old and she was doing good retrieving for a while but now just seems uninterested in the dummy, any tips?

[tinar]

Note to self:
Work on stay.
Challenge the dog.
Make them comfy keeping fetch object in mouth.