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    Make sure that the dog gets plenty of exercise...

    Make sure that the dog gets plenty of exercise and mental stimulation... a tired dog/puppy is a good dog.

    Also, remember that training is not a race to be finished, it is something that you need...
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    As a hunter, I want my dogs to bring the bird...

    As a hunter, I want my dogs to bring the bird straight in to me so that I can manage the bird, especially if it is live. This is very important with large Canada Geese. I don't bother with return to...
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    To help prevent her dropping it at your feet,...

    To help prevent her dropping it at your feet, start to back up away from the dog as it gets close to you with the bumper. This makes the dog keep moving towards you and you can take the bumper...
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    2 things, 1. The dog running into the person...

    2 things,

    1. The dog running into the person during play is very common. The front dog often is looking back at the playing dog in the chase position and they run into people. This is not a...
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    If you want to start again with water...

    If you want to start again with water introduction from beginning, here is a video that can help. There are several tips to follow and it may be just what your dog needs to get him comfortable with...
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    Payneville KY

    Is anyone here with a lot of experience from really close to Payneville KY? If so, I would like to communicate with you regarding a question.
    I also posted a copy of this message in Hunting/Field...
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    Payneville KY area

    Is anyone here from really close to Payneville KY? If so, I need to ask for some help.
    Thanks. Michael
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    Have you tried exercising the dog for a while...

    Have you tried exercising the dog for a while before formal retrieving training session to burn off some of her energy? This may help calm her down.

    You mentioned that after a few retrieves, she...
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    [QUOTE=sheltieluver;68439]. When he is in his...

    [QUOTE=sheltieluver;68439]. When he is in his down stay I will then return and release him. Is this the right thing to do? If you know different way of teaching I'm all ears. QUOTE]

    You are doing...
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    The command the dog learned for "lie down" might...

    The command the dog learned for "lie down" might be a hand signal with no spoken command. When you are with the group, you may want to ask them about hand and whistle signals, to see if your dog...
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    Yes, I am sure that a Kindle will work as well or...

    Yes, I am sure that a Kindle will work as well or even better than a magazine or book. Being an "Amish Trainer", I never even considered such a high tech leap!!!

    Also, just to be clear that I am...
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    Hi, Here is the article I promised regarding...

    Hi,
    Here is the article I promised regarding "how to steady a dog". I do not know who authored it. Starts off simple and gets more focused with each of the 5 steps of steadiness training. It was...
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    I have a very thorough article on "how to steady...

    I have a very thorough article on "how to steady a dog" that I will send via private message. It is a long article and I didn't want to take up too much of your post.
    Michael

    Here is a key point...
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    You are making it too complicated. Set the pup up...

    You are making it too complicated. Set the pup up for success. Don't try to teach "come" when the pup is focused on something else that is stimulating for the pup.

    Do you have a narrow hallway in...
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    As you are not a hunter, I would simply suggest...

    As you are not a hunter, I would simply suggest that you continue to train the dog on retrieves with Dummies/Bumpers. This can be done during normal exercise sessions and can keep the dog mentally...
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    You have had great advice here. You are already...

    You have had great advice here.
    You are already training the dog just by your interactions with the pup. While it does not "appear" as formal training sessions, except for "potty training", the dog...
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    Hello, I just wanted to raise the issue with...

    Hello,
    I just wanted to raise the issue with adult dog vs. pup for jumping up.
    Personally, I wouldn't teach the dog to jump up and would stop that behavior. It may seem fine now, but once the...
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    I think that you can curb this behavior with a...

    I think that you can curb this behavior with a few simple steps. I will detail those below.
    First, there was mention of "hugging" by another person and I wanted to point out that, to the dog, this...
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    A vet visit could prove useful just to eliminate...

    A vet visit could prove useful just to eliminate some of your concerns by confirming that it is not a physical issue.

    That said, I wonder if you might not be feeding into your dog's issues. You...
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    I mentioned that you can use a "place" command...

    I mentioned that you can use a "place" command when the doorbell rings or someone knocks at the door... that place could be the kennel/crate, if she is already trained to go to her kennel/crate on...
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    A few points here, First, you have received...

    A few points here,

    First, you have received good advice regarding the need for more exercise for the dog. Remember, a tired dog is a good dog. You may even consider using rollarblades, a...
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    I agree with the post above regarding how to...

    I agree with the post above regarding how to react when the dog playfully nips/bites you. Let the pup know that this is not acceptable behavior by telling it "no bites" or other term you wish to...
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    I know that studies have been conducted with primates which illustrates this point regarding animal emotions. In that study, 1 monkey was given a highly prized treat (fresh grapes) at the same time...
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    My boy, Shadow, does both Waterfowl and Upland,...

    My boy, Shadow, does both Waterfowl and Upland, but really enjoys upland more. Though he hit 11 years old this January, last fall was his best year hunting pheasants in terms of the number of birds...
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    I live near Buffalo NY, so I understand what you...

    I live near Buffalo NY, so I understand what you face with winter snow and ice. That said, I tend to do the same type of work that IrishWhistler described above. Walk the woods with dog free and...
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