Retrievers as Hunting and Companions: 6 Breeds That Shine in Both Roles
Back in the 1960s and early ’70s, the prevailing wisdom was clear: hunting dogs didn’t live indoors. The expectation was that a bird dog, whether a Labrador retriever, German shorthaired pointer, or Brittany, was best suited to life in an outdoor kennel. My own Irish...
Another Way to Force Fetch
Duck dogs must fetch on command and hold the duck for delivery to hand. While these fundamentals are largely instinctive in well-bred dogs, they must be honed through training. A popular technique is "force-fetch," which involves harsh negative reinforcement until the...
Retriever training drills can be done both inside and outside. Here are four drills that can help improve your retriever’s skills
Obedience is crucial for retriever training. It serves as a foundation for better performance at home and in the field. Regular practice of obedience drills is necessary, but it need not be time-consuming. Just 5-10 minutes a day can yield excellent results. There are...
What is Force Fetch – We Can Help…
Force fetching is a popular training technique used to teach retrievers to reliably retrieve game on command. Force fetching is a process of teaching a retriever to retrieve a game bird or other object on command and to hold it until released. It is an important part...
Overall Retriever Training Available at Bull Valley Retrievers
Bull Valley Retrievers - Your Overall Retriever Training Source Your Overall Retriever Training Source - Bull Valley Retrievers For over 20 years Bull Valley Retrievers has been your Overall Retriever Training Source! If it's All Breed Obedience, Companion Hunting Dog...
Northern Illinois Hunting Dog Training – Bull Valley Retrievers
Weather it's Upland Training or Waterfowl Training - Trust Northern Illinois Hunting Dog Training at Bull Valley Retrievers Hunting Dog Training at Bull Valley Retrievers has been in full speed for over 20 years. Their Northern Illinois Hunting dog training programs...
Choosing a Pedigree with Health Clearances
When it comes to choosing a new gun dog, there are a lot of things to consider. First and foremost, you need to make sure that you are prepared for the commitment of owning a dog. A new puppy will require time, patience, and training in order to become a well-behaved...
Obedience Training is the Foundation of Retriever Training
Obedience training is one of the most important things you can do for your retriever. A well-trained dog is a pleasure to have around, and can make hunting and retrieving much easier. Labrador retrievers are particularly intelligent and eager to please, making them...
Table Foods That Are Not Pet Friendly
Table Foods That Are Not Pet Friendly or Healthy It is possible to feed your dog "Human" food, but it is important to understand what foods to Avoid and know what not to feed your pet. Many people think that they are doing what best for their best friend when they...
Problems with Doggie Day Care
Doggie daycare is a common luxury for many dogs. Pet owners who feel guilty that their dogs spend all day at home send their pets to what appears to be doggie heaven. At many day cares, dogs are off-leash and allowed to play non-stop with all of their...