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Training the Pointing Labrador

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$383 Your National Insurance Program

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2026/01/11

Today's January episode is aimed at the serious folks who plan on running their National this year, whether that be the Grand, the Master National or the Triple Crown. Success at this level is not so much based on how many triples you can run this year; it is more on how much you and your dog are prepared for whatever comes your way, expected or unexpected. How do you get out of your own way, and your dog's, when in the high stakes competition? It might be different than you think...

30:37

#382 Conclusion of Puppy Series - Keeping the Right...

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/12/29

In this final series about raising puppies, we discuss the importance of maintaining the right balance between control and focus, retrieving and upland work. Upland dogs can run blinds without hunting, do hard marks, and still be confident and accomplished in the upland field. It takes time and experience to learn the nuances of bird hunting, scent, feel, etc. Allowed the opportunity to acquire the skill of bird location, the well-balanced dog can run the Triple Crown and Master National in the

38:10

#381 Part 4 Puppy Raising - The Upland Introduction

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/12/23

4th in the puppy series, the upland part. This is often an unpredictable phase, where dogs do what they do, and not always what we expect or want. With a good balance between the control of retriever work and the independence of the upland hunt, a youngster can learn to be an adept and confident partner in both. It is a process, and it takes time; entirely defined by the way your pup's little head works. It is one of the most fun aspects of dog training I have ever experienced.

35:24

#380 #4 Puppy Raising the Importance of Retrieving

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/12/15

In today's episode on developing the retrieving skills of a puppy, we break down the small but very important details to create a confident, accomplished partner in the games you and your dog will play together.

30:51

#389 Puppy Raising Part 3 Physical Respect

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/12/08

In this 3rd podcast in the series, we break down the importance of the simple but powerful requirements of respecting your personal boundaries, not using noise to express their emotions and how not to become an Iditarod champion.

28:08

#378 Raising a Dog Part 2

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/11/24

In Part 2 of Puppy Raising, we talk about the importance of seeing the traits of your pup honestly and using those to design your approach to teaching your pup. Letting them just "be a puppy" is avoiding the responsibility of bringing your pup up in a manner that is in the long-term interests of you both. There are a few simple things, which when undertaken thoughtfully, make the rest of your lives together much better. Promise.

34:47

#377 Raising a Dog - any Dog - Part I

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/11/17

In today's episode, we breakdown the importance of puppy raising. It has been found that the earliest years of a human infant carry extreme significance to the ultimate well-being of that person. It is also very true with our canines, and all of them, not just the performance dogs. This is the first in a series of puppy raising aspects all too often ignored.

35:03

#376 The Rocky Mountain Pointing Lab Club Triple...

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/10/13

In this 2-part podcast, most of the RMPLC members who make up the Triple Crown attendees talk about their experiences, and how it impacts their lives, families and dogs. Each one has at least one or more TC2 dogs, some APLA HOF dogs and one of the only 3 TC3 dogs in the galaxy. Turns out it's not just a great dog, or a gifted handler. It's hard, hard work, dedication, surviving failure and just loving these animals enough to keep going. Hope you enjoy it!

50:38

#376 RMPLC TC Story Part 2

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/10/13

Going into the more personal side of the dog training and competing experience, the TC group tells about the ups and the downs, the victories and the hard to take defeats. And, the meaning of the dogs in their lives.

37:51

#375 Your Dog on the Line

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/10/08

In today's post season episode, we break down the causes of most failures on the line at events. News flash: It isn't the dog.

36:24

#374 Transition Part II Water

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/09/28

Finishing off last week's episode on taking a dog fresh with the tools, through beginning handling on land, we discuss doing this on water. The journey from "knucklehead" to "Big Leaguer" is a giant teaching process, and a very fun one at that.

47:25

#373 For my Clients - Taking your Dog Through...

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/09/26

In today's episode, aimed at my clients for whom I put the dog through the T and swim by, we discuss how to take the dog from developing the tools to handle on land and water - to learning how to run good blinds. There are lots of ideas and approaches out there, best way to is develop a strong partnership with your dog, based on consistency, clarity and trust.

32:35

#372 Upland Training in a Nutshell

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/09/16

In today's post TC episode, I discuss the nuts and bolts of upland training for the retriever. There is lots of discussion about how to upgrade our testing criteria. The talk is only about the marks and blinds. But what about the upland.....

37:50

2025 Triple Crown Big Shot Discussion

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/09/09

This was recorded at the APLA National, known as the Triple Crown. Troy Benson, APLA President, Justin VanDeHey, board member, Blake Haddock and Ryan Pasman, trainers all and 2 Triple Crown judges, sit down after a day of competition, and talk about this part of the retriever world. Sit down and join in!

32:35

#371 Performance Issues Stemming from Resentment

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/09/08

As the title states, we talk about dogs doing things they "never did before" or changing in their normal response to you in training or worst of all -a test. If you are mystified as to why your dog is doing something, you might quit looking just at the dog. Just sayin...TC 2025 YouTube link: https://youtube.com/@lilyllo?si=C4SQdymOt_1wlwer

26:28

#370 How your Dog's Processing Speed Impacts your...

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/08/22

In today's episode, we breakdown how your dog learns, understands, thinks and executes is exactly what you are seeing in your training. The more you understand that the more you can train them without correction or frustration. At least give that important aspect of your relationship some thought...

29:34

#369 Prepping for the Triple Crown

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/08/05

One month out from this year's Triple Crown we talk about some good ideas to get yourself and your dog ready....

20:09

#368 The Power of Sit

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/07/31

In today's episode, we break down the mental benefit of teaching sit thoroughly and as early as you can without detracting from the desire to retrieve. Including pointing retrievers. It is a taught response that will be highly valuable in more advanced training, but we rarely look at it that way.

43:04

#367 A Visit with American Pointing Labrador...

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/07/21

Join my discussion with Troy Benson, trainer, breeder, hunting guide and APLA President. We talk about why he does what he does and how he sees the organization now and going forward. Definitely a good listen for serious pointing Lab folks!

31:29

#366 Canine Mental Health

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2025/07/07

In today's very delayed podcast, we discuss the oft ignored aspect of a dog - it's mental health and well-being. This is tied directly to physical health as well, and is usually diagnosed as "stubborn", "stupid", "crazy",etc. Developing a well-balanced dog begins when you bring them home, and for the breeder, in the first 8 weeks. Mental health for humans is often overlooked or undervalued, and this is certainly true for our canine buddies.

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