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Puppy Foundation Training for Pointing Breeds
BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS.... For a top notch Hunting Dog, I cannot stress enough the importance of having your
pup on point and letting them chase some birds at a young age. Pigeons and flight conditioned adult quail or
liberated bobwhite quail work best. This lets your pup learn how to use it's nose and learn to hunt for birds in
different types of cover. The more exposure to this the better. Poor flying birds should not be used as the pup
may catch the bird. We use remote launchers with older pups to flush birds when the pup tries to creep in, this will
teach pup that they can not move or bird flies away. For very young pups, DO NOT OVERDUE IT...while it is nice
to see your pup on point, only do 1 or 2 birds at a time, do not run pup as you would a older hunting dog.
If your future goal includes a Hunt Test title we only let them chase enough to get them excited. Do not overdue
the chasing of birds, as this tends to make them a tick harder to steady up later on.
Leash and Whoa...
Pup needs to be broke to the leash at a young age learning that you are in control. Start the whoa on a
placement board or on the ground making it a good experience with lots of rubbing and petting. Do not expect
him to stay on the board or stay still, if pup moves gently pick pup up and set pup back and pet him saying "whoa,
whoa" over and over while he is standing still. DO NOT SAY WHOA TO PUP WHILE ON POINT. They will not
honor it and if you put pup back in place or scold for moving you might make them scared of the bird scent and
birds. They may imprint the bird caused them the pain and not the creeping. Whoa training is done away from
birds at these young ages.........
Retrieving...
Most pointing breeds really do like the retrieve game, but it must be started at a young age. Start pup in a long
hallway with a few simple retrieves using an old clean sock. Excite pup with sock. When pup tries to run by you in
hall catch pup and hold pup nicely while petting. Let pup hold sock in it's mouth while you pet. This should be
done as a fun game NO YELLING OR CHASING of pup.
Premier Gundogs makes no guarantee as to the outcome from this training on your pup. You must use common
sense when training any dog.
Puppy Foundation Training for Hunting Retriever's and Spaniel's
Basically identical to # 1 on the pointing breeds... except you can also gun break at a early age while pup is
running hard after a thrown bumper, dead quail etc. on a retrieve. Start far away with cap pistol and have a friend
shoot cap pistol while pup is on HOT pursuit of flushed bird or after thrown bumper on a retrieve. Have helper be
behind you about 50 yards to start with and only have helper move closer with gun if you see that pup does not
even acknowledge the sound.
Retrieving of fresh killed quail, pigeons and teal. You must do this if you expect to turn your pup into a predator
and want them to retrieve game. Your retriever pup was born a predator and with great retrieving instinct BUT it
needs MOM {you} to show it how to hunt so to speak. Many dogs that come to us for training have no instinct to
pick up birds and are scared of them.
Leash and Obedience... If you expect your pup to learn to heel, come when called, and sit until told to move,
you must start this and work on it ON LEASH more than you do the retrieving game. Make sessions only 10
minutes long or so, but do at least twice a day. At a young age make it fun with alot of praise and no punishment.
Remember your young pup has a short attention span and a mind like a child. Don't overdue.
Retrieving... While your pup will probably show great retrieving desire, make sure that you do not overdue it.
Most of the HOT Field trail bloodline puppies will look very impressive by 4 months of age or so, on long and even
somewhat difficult retrieves on both land and water BUT if you continue to daily work your pup on these retrieves,
you may see your pup start to develop a very aggressive retrieving desire with no patience or discipline. If your
pup when held back on a retrieve or steadied for 5 to 10 seconds, barks &, whines or goes crazy and tries to
escape your grasp, then you will end up with a 1 year old the same way. It may take till age 3 before the pup
starts to settle down and more then likely will be very undependable in the duck blind for life.
Your pup needs to know some patience, quietness and calmness. Some pups seem to be calm and quiet and they
can continue to be run on daily retrieves with no bad side effects, BUT if your pup is high strung during retrieves
and acts out of control it may be time to start steady pup up a little until they stop barking, whining or fighting you.
I like to hold a 4 month old or older that is showing this behavior till they calm down, then I send them. They
quickly learn that if quiet and calm they will get to go. This will help pup to be a little more patience without hurting
the desire you built up to 4 months of age. If you are confused about this subject please call or email and I will be
happy to answer any questions you may have.
Premier Gundogs makes no guarantee as to the outcome of this training on your pup. You must use
common sense when training.
BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS.... For a top notch Hunting Dog, I cannot stress enough the importance of having your
pup on point and letting them chase some birds at a young age. Pigeons and flight conditioned adult quail or
liberated bobwhite quail work best. This lets your pup learn how to use it's nose and learn to hunt for birds in
different types of cover. The more exposure to this the better. Poor flying birds should not be used as the pup
may catch the bird. We use remote launchers with older pups to flush birds when the pup tries to creep in, this will
teach pup that they can not move or bird flies away. For very young pups, DO NOT OVERDUE IT...while it is nice
to see your pup on point, only do 1 or 2 birds at a time, do not run pup as you would a older hunting dog.
If your future goal includes a Hunt Test title we only let them chase enough to get them excited. Do not overdue
the chasing of birds, as this tends to make them a tick harder to steady up later on.
Leash and Whoa...
Pup needs to be broke to the leash at a young age learning that you are in control. Start the whoa on a
placement board or on the ground making it a good experience with lots of rubbing and petting. Do not expect
him to stay on the board or stay still, if pup moves gently pick pup up and set pup back and pet him saying "whoa,
whoa" over and over while he is standing still. DO NOT SAY WHOA TO PUP WHILE ON POINT. They will not
honor it and if you put pup back in place or scold for moving you might make them scared of the bird scent and
birds. They may imprint the bird caused them the pain and not the creeping. Whoa training is done away from
birds at these young ages.........
Retrieving...
Most pointing breeds really do like the retrieve game, but it must be started at a young age. Start pup in a long
hallway with a few simple retrieves using an old clean sock. Excite pup with sock. When pup tries to run by you in
hall catch pup and hold pup nicely while petting. Let pup hold sock in it's mouth while you pet. This should be
done as a fun game NO YELLING OR CHASING of pup.
Premier Gundogs makes no guarantee as to the outcome from this training on your pup. You must use common
sense when training any dog.
Puppy Foundation Training for Hunting Retriever's and Spaniel's
Basically identical to # 1 on the pointing breeds... except you can also gun break at a early age while pup is
running hard after a thrown bumper, dead quail etc. on a retrieve. Start far away with cap pistol and have a friend
shoot cap pistol while pup is on HOT pursuit of flushed bird or after thrown bumper on a retrieve. Have helper be
behind you about 50 yards to start with and only have helper move closer with gun if you see that pup does not
even acknowledge the sound.
Retrieving of fresh killed quail, pigeons and teal. You must do this if you expect to turn your pup into a predator
and want them to retrieve game. Your retriever pup was born a predator and with great retrieving instinct BUT it
needs MOM {you} to show it how to hunt so to speak. Many dogs that come to us for training have no instinct to
pick up birds and are scared of them.
Leash and Obedience... If you expect your pup to learn to heel, come when called, and sit until told to move,
you must start this and work on it ON LEASH more than you do the retrieving game. Make sessions only 10
minutes long or so, but do at least twice a day. At a young age make it fun with alot of praise and no punishment.
Remember your young pup has a short attention span and a mind like a child. Don't overdue.
Retrieving... While your pup will probably show great retrieving desire, make sure that you do not overdue it.
Most of the HOT Field trail bloodline puppies will look very impressive by 4 months of age or so, on long and even
somewhat difficult retrieves on both land and water BUT if you continue to daily work your pup on these retrieves,
you may see your pup start to develop a very aggressive retrieving desire with no patience or discipline. If your
pup when held back on a retrieve or steadied for 5 to 10 seconds, barks &, whines or goes crazy and tries to
escape your grasp, then you will end up with a 1 year old the same way. It may take till age 3 before the pup
starts to settle down and more then likely will be very undependable in the duck blind for life.
Your pup needs to know some patience, quietness and calmness. Some pups seem to be calm and quiet and they
can continue to be run on daily retrieves with no bad side effects, BUT if your pup is high strung during retrieves
and acts out of control it may be time to start steady pup up a little until they stop barking, whining or fighting you.
I like to hold a 4 month old or older that is showing this behavior till they calm down, then I send them. They
quickly learn that if quiet and calm they will get to go. This will help pup to be a little more patience without hurting
the desire you built up to 4 months of age. If you are confused about this subject please call or email and I will be
happy to answer any questions you may have.
Premier Gundogs makes no guarantee as to the outcome of this training on your pup. You must use
common sense when training.
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