I aggree with just about everyone's comments here, except for taking the dog behind the barn. Remember we are talking about a five month old lab here. I don't think there is anyone here that struggled at some point training thier first dog. There are all kinds of techniques to training your dog. Ask ...

Thanks for the welcome. I missed most of last season.... Looking forward to this season just around the corner.

Need some help with decoys. My millitary pay isnt that great. Was looking into getting Redhead XPS decoys. I like them because you can use them in the field or on the water. Anyone sees ...

New to this site. Had the same problem with my Lab. Mine was worse though. I got him when he was eight months old. He had never retrieved anything before nor had he ever been in the water. I think I can help you with this. Start small. A tennis ball is perfect. make it fun for the dog. even if this ...

Just got back from Deployment on the Theodore Roosevelt. Bustin' Ducks Told me about this site. Hope to get in here and meet some other duck hunters.