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Training the Pointing Labrador

Julianne Knutson

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33:04

Puppy Foundations: Leash, Birds, and Building Focus

Training the Pointing Labrador ·

2026/03/23

Julie Bates reviews a group puppy ENS video and highlights practical early training: leash familiarization, live-bird exposure, vaccination considerations, and teaching focus without judgment.She emphasizes observation over quick conclusions, consistency in handler expectations, and building a thoughtful, disciplined dog through gentle, structured learning. YouTube Video https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaYuZIPuV1GWgUVCYPPexRET4Y6LNYx-C&si=h7H7ffQ3viO_Qg_T

31:53

Puppy Foundations: Scent, Sit, and the Power of Timing

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2026/03/15

Episode 393 with Julie Bates reviews a video of 6-week-old puppies learning scenting, retrieving, crate training and quiet waiting, and explains how early neural and behavioral foundations make later training easier. Julie emphasizes being mentally 'in the dog's head'—responding in real time, timing corrections and cues, and avoiding passive observatory handling. She gives handling examples (water marks, line sitting), contrasts passive vs. engaged methods, and encourages breeders and owners to

23:20

#392 Build Puppy Brains: Early ENS That Changes Training

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2026/03/09

Julie Bates reviews a powerful ENS puppy video and shares how early stimulation, clear cues, and consistent handling build the neural pathways that shape focus and teamwork in pointing Labradors.She explains practical steps—teaching recall, heel and sit, managing energy, using rewards wisely, and resting puppies after training—so owners can develop reliable, well‑behaved dogs from the start. https://youtu.be/UvmS2EgBl64

31:56

$391 Turn Puppy Chaos into Fetch Magic: Simple Fixes...

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2026/03/02

Julie Bates breaks down practical, easy-to-follow tips for training young pups. She covers making retrieving fun, fixing noise and recall issues, and teaching travel/crate toilet habits.The episode also previews adorable 4–6 week puppy videos and emphasizes early stimulation to build lasting behaviors.

36:08

The Conversation That Builds Blinds: Building Trust...

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2026/02/23

In this episode Julie Bates breaks down blind retrieves, focusing on the idea that running blinds is a conversation between handler and dog. She explains why trust, clear communication, and mastering the "go" and "stop" are more effective than mechanical, frantic handling.Julie shares practical tips for training young and experienced dogs: avoid over-tweaking at the line, build momentum with long blinds, practice stopping and casting clearly, and steadily develop a conversational bond so your dog

17:08

#389 Explanation of the YouTube Channel

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2026/02/16

In today's late winter episode, I describe exactly what the plans are for the YouTube channel. It should be open for viewing in the very near future. It is the story of Faith, from birth to her life of competition and hunting. How does the early neural stimulation work on performance pups work, what is it and why do it? It will continue to all the critical early training steps; the walk, early retrieving, early relationship building, bird introduction and its continued development. I have

20:26

#388 New Puppy Project Starting Soon

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2026/02/10

An introduction to the latest podcast/YouTube combined project, showcasing from the very beginning the steps of raising a pup, including the early mental stimulation of a tiny pup. From roughly 8 weeks on you'll get to watch the approach to creating a "good dog", how to adjust what you do to fit the animal, and the importance of the right kind of time and effort into your new family member. Should be an absolute blast.

33:30

#387 Personal Stuff, 2026 Spring Schedule and...

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2026/02/02

In this Groundhog's Day episode, I have a personal note to a few folks, and a list of Spring Tests in the APLA. We also welcome Texas to the venues holding tests, as they have one planned for 28 February this spring in Inez Texas. At that event there will be a seminar for any new or interested folks, to learn more about what this is and how to do it right. More tests this spring than ever - going to be a great season!Texas contact info: Chris Wray cwray079@gmail.com Tigh Leibel Seminar info:

30:33

#386 Winding up the Insurance Program

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2026/01/26

In this final section of being as prepared as possible for the highest level of dog competition, we talk a lot about marks and blinds. How do you prepare for the setups you will encounter, the ones you didn't set up? How do you optimize the chances of passing? There is a little science to this.

29:25

#385 More on Insurance - Walk in Your Dog's Shoes

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2026/01/21

How do you get your dog to do very hard things without knowing they were hard? There is a way to do that. Listen in.....

32:10

#384 More on the Big Show Insurance for you and your Dog

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2026/01/16

In this year's preparation for your Big Game, this episode breaks down ways to prepare for the unexpected in a weekend test or the big one. How to prepare yourself and your dog for dragback, unexpected sights or sounds, weird setups and other mishaps. It's all about your basics and your preparation (as always). Here are some ideas to help you get ready for the unexpected.

37:56

$383 Your National Insurance Program

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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.

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