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...
Memory and Marking the Fall – Retriever Training
Retriever Training - Tips on Memory Marking and Marking the fall A great drill that you can perform with multiple dogs and hunting buddies is memory marking, which will be described here. This fun and easy drill can be performed with one or more dogs, as...
Shed Dog Training Drills
You can easily turn your trained retriever into a shed dog by incorporating a few simple drills into your dog’s training. Here, shed dog training drills recommended by renowned retriever / shed dog trainer Tom Dokken are...
Tips for Gun Dog Success and Your Hunting Retriever
Gun Dog Success can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but at times also one of the most frustrating. Tips for training your hunting retriever are discussed here. Steady First, Retrieve LaterMany hunters make the mistake of moving past basic...
Common Hunting Dog Training Mistakes: Not Having the Right Supplies
Having the correct equipment makes dog training much easier Mistake #1: Not kennel training your dogWhen it comes time to take your dog on your first hunting or training trip into the field, your pet should always travel in a safe crate. One of the...
Dog Emergency Response in a Severe Bleeding Injury
Knowing what to do in a Dog Emergency and severe bleeding injury is critical and can save your pets life! Fortunately I have never had a severe dog emergency involving a laceration or event that would cause a severe bleeding injury, but being prepared is crucial in a...
Bull Valley Retrievers Receives 2019 Best of Woodstock Award
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bull Valley Retrievers Receives 2019 Best of Woodstock Award Woodstock Award Program Honors the Achievement WOODSTOCK December 3, 2019 -- Bull Valley Retrievers has been selected for the 2019 Best of Woodstock Award in the Dog...
Retriever Training Set Backs
There are a number of common setbacks that hunters encounter when training their retrievers at home. The most common training pitfalls are discussed here, as well as how to overcome them. Lengthy Training SessionsAs hard-working humans, we are...