Hi , My name is Becky (anne is my middle name) and I am new to the site. I came here with hopes of learning more about training my Labs to hunt and maybe find someone here that is near me, that is willing to help a clueless newbie (or at least info on how I could go about finding someone to help mentor/train me) . I have always wanted bird hunt (both Waterfowl and Upland) but I do not have a clue as to where I should start (training my Labs and my self). I don't want to train them wrong or make serious mistakes that would set us back more, so I have been a bit scared to go off on my own. I also would really like to get started running in hunt test with my Labs as well, but again, I have no clue where to start. I am not a dummy (lol) and I learn very quickly , I can teach Obedience and I do compete , some-what, in AKC Conformation. My Labs are intelligent, eager to please, retrieving fools and will retrieve as long as there is someone still standing to throw the training dummy. I know they would be so happy out doing what they were bred to do. Anyway, any and all help/advice would be greatly appreciated !!
Newbie Lab Owner Seeks Training Advice for Waterfowl and Upland Bird Hunting
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Hi , My name is Becky (anne is my middle name) and I am new to the site. I came here with hopes of learning more about training my Labs to hunt and maybe find someone here that is near me, that is willing to help a clueless newbie (or at least info on how I could go about finding someone to help mentor/train me) . I have always wanted bird hunt (both Waterfowl and Upland) but I do not have a clue as to where I should start (training my Labs and my self). I don't want to train them wrong or make serious mistakes that would set us back more, so I have been a bit scared to go off on my own. I also would really like to get started running in hunt test with my Labs as well, but again, I have no clue where to start. I am not a dummy (lol) and I learn very quickly , I can teach Obedience and I do compete , some-what, in AKC Conformation. My Labs are intelligent, eager to please, retrieving fools and will retrieve as long as there is someone still standing to throw the training dummy. I know they would be so happy out doing what they were bred to do. Anyway, any and all help/advice would be greatly appreciated !!
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Welcome to the forum. I'm new to this as well and have learned a lot here. If you are here in SW Idaho there is the TVHRC in Boise that would be good to get involved in. I look forward to learning with them this spring. With the hunting season coming to an end they should be spinning up shortly. I'd love to offer help but I'm as new as you are, probably newer 
. But, if you are ever just looking for someone to train with down here we could take turns throwing birds for each other. Good luck with your pups!
Ethan
. But, if you are ever just looking for someone to train with down here we could take turns throwing birds for each other. Good luck with your pups!Ethan
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Welcome Becky! Glad your here.
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Thanks so much for the welcome, everyone ! I am so glad I found thi forum !
Ethan, I'm about 5 or 6 hours from Boise (I'm up between Winchester and Lewiston). I'm not to sure if I would be able to travel that far for training, to often, but thanks for the offer, I do appreciate it !
Thanks again, I hope many more will post with any info that would of of help. Any good books that would be worth studying ? DVDs ?
Ethan, I'm about 5 or 6 hours from Boise (I'm up between Winchester and Lewiston). I'm not to sure if I would be able to travel that far for training, to often, but thanks for the offer, I do appreciate it !
Thanks again, I hope many more will post with any info that would of of help. Any good books that would be worth studying ? DVDs ?
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Hi Becky and weelcome aboard !
As said, there is a lot of informations around here that will surely help you. Also, there's a lots of people that can give you a hand ! If you go thru past threads, you may find some stuffs you're looking for and if not, post your questions !
There are many good books, all depend on how you wish to train your dogs. Several methods for different types of persons. Here, you will find people who work great with e-collars, others that train without it (some with what is called "Amish" methods and others based on positive reinforcement).
For the e-collar, as far as I know, Mike lardy's material is good and also Tri-Tronic's one. Sure there are other books that can be recommended by people who work with this type of method.
For Amish training, have a look in a recent thread about this type of training. Lots of informations on that (books, etc.). Simply write "amish" in the search and you will find it quickly.
For positive training, "Positive GunDog" is a good book based on clicker training. For myself, I work with positive reinforcement and base all training on "Training Retrievers for Marshes and Meadows" (James Spencer) and on "Building Retrievers, drills and more" (Carol Cassity) for all the technical drills to build up dog's experience.
Enjoy the ride and have fun with your dogs !
As said, there is a lot of informations around here that will surely help you. Also, there's a lots of people that can give you a hand ! If you go thru past threads, you may find some stuffs you're looking for and if not, post your questions !
There are many good books, all depend on how you wish to train your dogs. Several methods for different types of persons. Here, you will find people who work great with e-collars, others that train without it (some with what is called "Amish" methods and others based on positive reinforcement).
For the e-collar, as far as I know, Mike lardy's material is good and also Tri-Tronic's one. Sure there are other books that can be recommended by people who work with this type of method.
For Amish training, have a look in a recent thread about this type of training. Lots of informations on that (books, etc.). Simply write "amish" in the search and you will find it quickly.
For positive training, "Positive GunDog" is a good book based on clicker training. For myself, I work with positive reinforcement and base all training on "Training Retrievers for Marshes and Meadows" (James Spencer) and on "Building Retrievers, drills and more" (Carol Cassity) for all the technical drills to build up dog's experience.
Enjoy the ride and have fun with your dogs !
Thanks so much ! I would probably be more interested in Positive Training, since I have been working my Labs with Clicker Training for Obedience. I don't think I even really knew field training with Positive Reinforcement was an option, so I will definitely look up each of the books !
I emailed a breeder in Washington to see if they knew anyone near me, either here in Idaho or Eastern Washington. Still working on that, to find a few more people I can train with. I would be more then happy to help out, if I can just watch and gain more knowledge from them.
I am SO thrilled to have found this board, I spent a bit reading yesterday when the dogs napped and found some really great posts and will read some more tonight !!
Please keep info flowing in, I will take any help I can get !
I emailed a breeder in Washington to see if they knew anyone near me, either here in Idaho or Eastern Washington. Still working on that, to find a few more people I can train with. I would be more then happy to help out, if I can just watch and gain more knowledge from them.
I am SO thrilled to have found this board, I spent a bit reading yesterday when the dogs napped and found some really great posts and will read some more tonight !!
Please keep info flowing in, I will take any help I can get !
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I have a friend that lives on Coyote Grade between Lewiston and Spaulding that would probably like to train with you. He has a couple others he helps along also Clay
That would be awesome !! I live only 19 miles from Lewiston , so that would be just awesome !!
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Welcome aboard, Becky. Getting started is full of excitement and intrepidation.
Just in case you haven't encountered it yet...'amish' is a phrase coined by this forum's owner, and is meant to say nothing more, or less, than 'no electricity'. (Sorry, if I got that wrong, Chris A.). 'Amish' does not necessarily mean methods used in the past such as sling shots, bird shot, and other harsh methods. And, it does not exclude positive training methods. It just means, 'no electricity'.
Although this seems to me to be primarily a 'force/pressure' training forum based upon methods pioneered by Rex Carr, there are a number of trainers who are seeking, and using alternatives to using 'force' train their dogs.
Good luck in your adventures and don't feel a need to hurry through your training. As the old saying goes, 'It's a marathon, and not a sprint!'
Snick
Just in case you haven't encountered it yet...'amish' is a phrase coined by this forum's owner, and is meant to say nothing more, or less, than 'no electricity'. (Sorry, if I got that wrong, Chris A.). 'Amish' does not necessarily mean methods used in the past such as sling shots, bird shot, and other harsh methods. And, it does not exclude positive training methods. It just means, 'no electricity'.
Although this seems to me to be primarily a 'force/pressure' training forum based upon methods pioneered by Rex Carr, there are a number of trainers who are seeking, and using alternatives to using 'force' train their dogs.
Good luck in your adventures and don't feel a need to hurry through your training. As the old saying goes, 'It's a marathon, and not a sprint!'
Snick
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Jean (jgrammar on RTF) lives in the Pullman area which is a bit closer for you. She has Goldens she runs in hunt tests and is super nice. Might be a good place to start for someone in your general area.
Otherwise, I know some from your area come up to Spokane regularly. If you're interested in that I can point you in the right direction.
Welcome to RTF.
Yup, Pullman is just a 45 min drive from Lewiston so in total, about 1 hr from me, which is very much do-able !!
Yes please, that would be wonderful ! Thank you so much !!
Thank you very much ! I actually had no idea what amish training was about. I am very new to this, so really have no real idea about many of the methods used.
I am very excited to get started, not really in a rush but I will admit I am very anxious to get started and get out there. I know I will be hunting with my Labs, one day, but right now though I just want to get out, have fun with my Labs and get involved with something I have always wanted to (hunting and hopefully HT).
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Becky, check out http://www.spokanebirddog.org/index.htm This is the Spokane Bird Dog Association. They run NAHRA trials and are a pretty large group and have 300 plus acres of training grounds that comes with $25 annual membership. Also check out http://www.northidahoretrieverclub.org/ for the North Idaho Retriever Club which holds AKC hunt tests.
Send a PM to Jean, I'm sure she'd like some company down in her area and I know she comes up to Spokane some too.
I train in Chewelah at Burlington Ranch a lot which is an hour North of Spokane http://www.burlingtonranch.com/facility/ and has nice grounds and water to train on.
Lot's of options
Rick
Send a PM to Jean, I'm sure she'd like some company down in her area and I know she comes up to Spokane some too.
I train in Chewelah at Burlington Ranch a lot which is an hour North of Spokane http://www.burlingtonranch.com/facility/ and has nice grounds and water to train on.
Lot's of options
Rick
Thank you, so much ! I didn't know about the Spokane Bird Dog Association , so I am very glad you posted the link ! Another member did direct me to the North Idaho Retriever Club, I have their site bookmarked along with the Spokane club. They are not terribly far, so I will plan a trip up that way to check out both clubs !
I did send a PM to Jean and am awaiting her reply. I would be ever so greatful if she would be willing to allow me to train with her.
Thank you so much, to everyone, for all the help !
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Welcome to the forum Becky Nice to meet you good luck
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