"We are not here to make friends, we are here to train retrievers. Now, be quiet and GUNS UP!"

 

The one I usually get told is "What exactly are you trying to accomplish here?" usually followed by "If that is your standard then carry on.If not I would do something about it."

 

I get something along the lines of, Well we can't do much worse than that. :lol::lol:

 

"...keep your mouth shut, and show em a slick azzz ...." ..John Luther-College Station TX circa 1972

 

"The dog is doing fine, but lets take a minute or two to discuss the handler"...

 

I have heard a similar one: "The dog passed, but what about the handler?"

 

"Don't worry about the guy with the $40,000 truck,he's got a $400 dog,worry about the guy with the $400 truck." Dennis Robbins

 

Think my favorite one I actually read on here..Can't remember who said it-

"Leave something in it for the dog"

 

Think my favorite one I actually read on here..Can't remember who said it-

"Leave something in it for the dog"

Rex Carr

Evan

 

"My dog has never done that before"

 

:razz::razz:

I may have even used that one once or twice...who hasn't?

 

Everyone's a dog trainer, some are.

 

I've heard tons. Most of the time I'm on the wrong end of them.

My sig has one of my favorites from Clay. There are numerous others from him that are very quotable too. He has a lot of them.

As far as the one that rings clear of late (Not from Clay.).

"Do you want to run these dogs?"

"Sure."

"Well go get a handler jacket on, grab your whistle, & leave your feelings off your shoulders.". Great quote. Very true. Soo much to learn regards.

 

Systematic Dog Training



This would have to be the number one mistake that many new dog owners make when trying to train their dog.

 

Well, that was painful to watch.

 

My new favorite quote came from a recent thread. "Let's hide the birds on the ground not in the air". Very good advice.
Mark Land

 

"The amazing 2 legged dog to the line please" ( Dog not walking at heel)
"That is a very pretty dog" (Usually means, but it can't hunt worth a dang)

 

Here is one of my favorites!!


If you train for total compliance, Your program will ultimately fail!!
If you train for total confidance your plan will ultimately Succeed!!

Mike Gould..... The Labrador Shooting Dog.

 

I may not have this exactly correct but..................

Do something, but whatever you do, don't do that!

 

"Don't set you test up too close to the tree's, that way they won't have anything to hang you from"

 

asked of an Open judge after the test dog smacked the test "....Judge :are you sure you have enough test there...."

five of the first six dogs then picked up on running the triple....

 

Why is your dog over there, (reply from handler -I am not sure) why did you let him go there.

Do something, even if it's wrong, just do something.

 

"Yes, I see what you mean. Have you ever considered training him?"

"Dogs do what works for them"

Eug

 

"The easiest part of dog training...."

"...is the dog training."

 

"over and out of trouble, or back and back to your truck" P. Shoemaker

 

These are a few I like.

Less noise and more poise.

Repeat the behavior until you get a habit.

You can put pressure on the dog, you can't take it back.

You own what you condone.

Anger is the enemy of instruction.

This one is my favorite.
Money can buy you a fine dog, but only kindness can make him wag his tail.

I'm sure you have all seen these, I stole most of them off you guys, but I still like them.

 

In reference to setting up marks "easy to find but hard to get too" Jim Van Engen

When handling on blinds "Don't let yourself get in a position to need a huge cast" Lardy

Know were your Flyer lands in case your dog doesnt-Lardy

 

I would rather have to slow a dog down than to have to kick him in the azz to make him go.

 

I love this :

"Don't worry about the guy with the $40,000 truck,he's got a $400 dog,worry about the guy with the $400 truck." Dennis Robbins

 

Maybe it's just an off day...