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Solid Retriever Training Turns Labs into Gun Dogs and Duck Dogs

Labradors are one of the best-loved dog breeds in the country.

According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), 2004 marked the

fifteenth consecutive year that Labradors ranked as the number

one purebred dog in the nation. The AKC also reported that

Labradors ranked first in Great Britain, where three times as

many Labradors are registered as is any other breed.

According to the AKC, the Labrador origins are in early

nineteenth-century Newfoundland, when Newfoundlands were bred

with smaller water dogs. The dogs eventually disappeared from

Newfoundland, but, having been imported to England, established

themselves as a recognized breed at the turn of the twentieth

century by the English Kennel Club.

Labradors are considered sporting dogs, and the color of

purebreds is either black, yellow, or chocolate. The dog's

temperament makes it an excellent family pet, but Labradors are

often used as guide dogs and rescue dogs. Their true

predilection, however, lies in their talent as gun dogs and duck

dogs. With the proper hunt test training and retriever training,

Labradors can effectively hunt game and waterfowl in a variety

of conditions.

In order to perfect a Labrador's hunting skills, an owner often

kennels the puppy with a special trainer who introduces the

Labrador to water and birds. This basic retriever training

teaches puppies to enjoy retrieving game.

Once the puppy has mastered basic retriever training, or for

older Labradors, an owner may decide to take the started dog for

AKC hunt test training, or to have it trained to become a better

hunt dog or duck dog. When looking for a facility that offers

advanced retriever training, it's important to look for clean

kennels, acreage that includes a variety of terrain and bodies

of water, and trainers who are experienced in retriever

training. A retriever training program that meets each dog's

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individual needs is ideal, and Labrador owners should be sure to

ask former customers about their experience with the retriever

training program.

A good kennel will offer basic retriever training programs that

focus on obedience and a transition program that utilizes

pattern blinds, cold blinds, water blinds, and blind drills. An

advanced program should include individualized techniques to

perfect the gun dogs' or duck dogs' skills. The most important

element of a good retriever training program, though, is the

trainer's love of Labradors and his commitment to training a

well-adjusted, skilled dog.

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