Training Tips for Labrador Retrievers

In the evolution of Floppy Ears training, the question of what methods would be best for Floppy come into play. Lets face it, most people know little about training a dog and need to develop some type of program. The first step is to chose a method of training to be applied. There are numerous books, periodicals, tapes and DVDs out there to use as a... [Read more...]

Floppy is home from the breeder…… House breaking has begun…… But you really just want to get Floppy going on the all important puppy retrieve so you have a jump start on hunting season! Well, now is the time to start all training with Floppy and you can definitely add in some puppy retrieves. The first thing you will need is a puppy bumper,... [Read more...]

To Treat or Not to treat Well you have successfully chosen your puppy. Now the training phase begins. The question is posed, should treats be utilized for motivation during training? There are varying opinions on this subject. Some trainers say to use the insatiable appetite possessed by a pup or young dog. Others say that using treats is amateurish... [Read more...]