[Newf]

Hey Folks,

So my young dog is away with a pro and has been since last spring, and I’m tentatively bringing her home this spring/early summer. So it will be a year+ of pro training. Planning on running some qualifying stakes this summer if schedules allow for it. This is the first time I’ve used a pro, so I’m a little anxious to see how it all works out.

Im getting regular info on where she is in the program, and I’ve gone and spent a week to work with the pro and the dog trying to learn the cues, sequencing, etc. the dog is doing qualifying work, and progressing very well.

But due to work schedules I can only spend limited time with the pro and my dog. I plan to spend another 5-7 days with him and the dog before I bring her home, But I’m wondering what others might be able to offer when it comes to the transition back to me? Any tips?

Im trying to get the most out of my money, and obviously spending more time working with the pro and my dog would be best, but that isn’t really a viable option due to locations traveling and schedules.

 

[Kenneth Niles Bora]

Tips
Well having never employed a professional retriever trainer I am unqualified to respond.
Yet I have tossed birds with folks who have.
What I have observed is folks having training group/groups, grounds land and water and bird suppliers well in place before the dog comes home.
And then maintaining a balanced training schedule to keep advancing.

 

[Ted Shih]

It is difficult, if not impossible, to accomplish much with dogs without time in. My dogs are pro trained. I try to spend a month in the winter with my pro(s); another month in summer; and a week or two here and there. In the mornings before I train with the pro, or the evenings after I train with the pro, I work on obedience, wagon wheel, and tuneup drills - some in the water, other on land. I think that the drills are critical in establishing your relationship with your dog and teamwork

 

[polmaise]

"It is difficult, if not impossible, to accomplish much with dogs without time in "
My memory gets clouded with moonshine and clouded with stuff like 'gen you ine' , muscadine wine ,made by an ole black widow in the Bayou ! ...Newf', you sure you ain't that same, that gives advice on these shores , sure and surely asked before ?

 

[Newf]

No-I don’t recall asking about transitioning the dog from a pro back to me. This is the first time I’ve used a pro. I have asked about interviewing a pro? Tipping pros? And a pile of other things.

Just looking for any tips that might help it go more smoothly. Prior to this I’ve done all the training myself.

 

[Ted Shih]

Hey Folks,

So my young dog is away with a pro and has been since last spring, and I’m tentatively bringing her home this spring/early summer. So it will be a year+ of pro training. Planning on running some qualifying stakes this summer if schedules allow for it. This is the first time I’ve used a pro, so I’m a little anxious to see how it all works out.

Ok. I have no idea what you want. Carry on.

 

[Bill Billups]

Strategies that promote teamwork that you can do yourself:
Wagon wheel up to three tiers
Land tuneups with 6-8 short blinds with these concepts repeated:
Jump over brush pile
Lining over corner of mound
Lining through cover patch
Tight to mannequin in a chair
Tight to flyer crate
Keyholes
No see um starts
Remote cast starts
I try to travel to a seminar every year. Pat Burns is excellent. The dog will think he’s at a trial and you get expert outside feedback
You learn a lot running trials. You either get a ribbon or a lesson. Most get more lessons than ribbons but they can be very valuable and they are the lessons you won’t forget
Good luck!

 

[polmaise]

Tips
Well having never employed a professional retriever trainer I am unqualified to respond.
Yet I have tossed birds with folks who have.
What I have observed is folks having training group/groups, grounds land and water and bird suppliers well in place before the dog comes home.
And then maintaining a balanced training schedule to keep advancing.

I am also unqualified , neither employed or professional respond ant.
Probly ( as in ain't that just my fancy aunt got none) Chuck a few flyers cross my pond , call it swim bye, blow the whistle , and get a stop , by George (lincoln) , even he gotta turn and all of a sudden we have a gund dog ....That'll work for sure .God Bless America.

 

[Kenneth Niles Bora]

....That'll work for sure .God Bless America.

Are you as stupid in person as your RTF personality is here?

 

[polmaise]

Are you as stupid in person as your RTF personality is here?

In person , perspectrum . You ain't seen . , Probly get along , so why waste sticks on a fire keeping one of us warm? ..atb .

 

[Dave Kress]

Op has a fair question. Try to disregard the noise. Hopefully the pro has trained you as well as the pup. Good luck
Dk

 

[Mallard11]

Well when you get the dog home what do you have to work with. That would be my question. Are you a part of a retriever club ? Do you have a good amateur group to train with ? If the dog is doing qualifying work I would not be too concerned as of now. But when you get the dog home it will be all up to you to advance that dog. Better have a good game plan.