07-03-2005, 10:15 PM
Congrats on the pup. A great online source is at [url "http://www.versatiledogs.com/"]versatiledogs[/url], they have a great selection of training infomation. I also like the book, [url "http://www.gundogsupply.com/b10mirehowto.html"]10 minute retriever by Dahl[/url]. Another online resource is [url "http://www.refugeforums.net/refuge/"]the refuge forums[/url], any and all bird and dog discussion. Also look inot a local retriever club as they have training a trials for very cheap if not free. The Lee Kay center in Salt Lake also has a great training facility for all of your training desires.
A Chessie is a very versatile dog and given the proper training you will have no problems with him running upland and fowl.
And the number one thing to start on with the dog will be the basic obedience training. If your dog wont sit, come, stay or heel then you both will have a very difficult time in the field.
Good luck and leave lots of room for error when you start.
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A Chessie is a very versatile dog and given the proper training you will have no problems with him running upland and fowl.
And the number one thing to start on with the dog will be the basic obedience training. If your dog wont sit, come, stay or heel then you both will have a very difficult time in the field.
Good luck and leave lots of room for error when you start.
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