Steve-o Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 My lab is just over 4years old, we got him as a family dog but i'm thinking about taking him out with me as I know he's capable if I put the time in and reign him in a bit, trouble is I don't know where to start. He's so keen to be ahead and always pulls when on his lead, ideally I want him at my side. Can anybody please give me some tips or pointers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 can it retrieve? What is the recall like? Is it noisy? will it settle and stay put? Pulling ahead on the lead or off can be sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-o Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 He's really quite good to say he's had very limited training with him being a family dog, he retrieves pretty good and always comes back as soon as I whistle. I just want him to stick by my side instead of running ahead but not sure how to do this. I've recently got my sgc and am hoping to take him on a few walks rough shooting but fear he'll flush any birds without the chance of a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 First things first don't even think about taking it out until u have done the basics well, and introduced it to shot properly, the worst thing u can do is just take it out and fire a 12g over its head Fortunately most of the basics are the same for a well trained obedient pet dog, if it's fairly obedienant should make life easier. The problem is when u take a dog onto game (inc dogs trained for the gun) and they figure it out an instant sit/recall becomes less so and gets worse, so u really have to make sure it is spot on. Does it sit to the whistle/voice command at distance? (most pets won't) When u say stick to ur side do u mean walking to heel off the lead? or do u mean hunting slightly infront flushing game within range to be shot? I'd say there is no reason u can't train it too be a decent enough gun dog if u take ur time, I would probably advise getting some hands on advice from a localtainer/gundog club as i would imagine u might have more problems tham training from a pup, but all depends on the dog and labs are amazing dogs and can come on remarkably quick with the right training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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