kbcougs33

im 15 and my dad doesn't hunt, hes letting me get a lab and i want it to be a good hunter and good all around dog well probably get him in August from a lady at the bank any good books dvds tips that would help train him would be appreciated. thanks

bad dog

waterdog by joseph middleton.featuring charles jurney.you say that your 15 years old.rember that it takes 2 years for your pup too get to that age.first make him your friend,teach him obediance sit stay those kind of things.rember that a pup is like a baby in diapers.keep the work out sessions short at first.give him time and he will grow into a great hunting partner.bad dog

bad dog

by the way welcome.a lot of great people here that will be glad to help you.bad dog

Bullfrog

The first thing I would do since you live in Cedar Rapids is Join http://www.eihra.net/ Start going to their training days. The guys there are more than willing to help you out. Axe might chime in and give you more info.
So does your dad have any interest in training/hunting with you?

kbcougs33

none what was ever he came and filmed 1 time didnt get a duck on the picture the whole time. he has no intrest but supports me (somewhat) does eihra cost anything

axegothic3

We have guys all over eastern Iowa that would probably be willing to help, including me! I live down in North Liberty, and you would be welcome to train with me ANY time and I will help you in any way I can!

As for books and DVDs... "Water Dog" and "Game Dog" are both by Richard Wolters and are great books for beginners. "Game Dog" covers a little more including upland training. I have both books and you are welcome to borrow! Other books that are recommended are "Training Retrievers for Marshes and Meadows" by James Spencer, "10 minute retriever" by John and Amy Dahl, and "Retriever Training" by Tom Dokken. Some of these books are also on DVD, but a couple other DVDs are "Duck Dog Basics" with Chris Akin (you may borrow this from me), the "Fowl Dogs" series with Rick Stawski, and "Retriever Training Basics" with Danny Farmer/Judy Aycock.

PM or email me with any questions or to get my # if you would like to chat.

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wkydog

Welcome and it is awesome for young people to enjoy the outdoors.
EIHRA is a really good club. They will help you a lot. The best thing is that you can get some feathers into the dog in the off season. I was a member until I moved away.
I found out that with a young pup you have to teach them to learn. Might sound funny, but teach them anything that leads to what you want. Obedience is a really good start. And always keep it fun for both of you.