Bob Peters
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You take life too seriously, especially the internet.
Young lab isn't retrieving this season
- Thread starter Goosemaster
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benelli-banger
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I wouldn’t be too quick to give him electricity regarding this issue…don’t want to confuse the dog…
carptom1
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100 percent that is a good way to make it worse. Personally I would kennel the dog while working and praising another dog. Once you get him good and pissed off he can come out and try some for himself. Goose I am certain you can find a low brow, ass grabbing Gucci guy at one of your pheasant clubs that has a kennel you can borrow.
benelli-banger
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Goose, I’d find a reputable trainer who will work with you and your dog by the hour…maybe work with quail or chukar’s initially and work up to
hens then young roosters…my .02 that may cost $100 or $150, but $ well spent…
hens then young roosters…my .02 that may cost $100 or $150, but $ well spent…
Goosemaster
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Haha.yes I don't believe in shock. I use the beep mode.I do have a large kennel crate but it doesn't fit in my rig. I'm going to take him out today to the park, and work with the retriever. He doesn't mind hitting the thick cover, which is great and he has a great nose. He isn't Gucci, he came from a family in Livingston, Montana who had a litter. He did not come with papers. I think I paid $500.
Goosemaster
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That's a possibility, I've owned four Labs now in my life, and every single one of them was a good retriever. I think he may have been spurred that opening day.
A5 Sweet 16
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Has it been pretty warm? And how well in shape is little Jonesey? I've noticed if dogs are hot (which can be exacerbated by being out of shape), they can be more interested in cooling off, panting obviously, than holding a bird that prevents them from panting & cooling off.