This is not a puppy training video, but rather a video to teach you how to develop your puppy's behavioral patterns. Conquering behavior at a young age means a better behaved dog later. Working through the steps in this video will prepare your dog to listen to orders so that you can train him successfully.
Puppy Development II continues the focus on conquering behavioral patterns in your puppy. It reviews four opportunities to build your dog’s enthusiasm for training. Before you can begin formal training, your dog must be successfully introduced to the Field, Birds, Retrieve and the Gun.

Introduction to the Field

Your dog must become comfortable and confident in the field before you can move forward in his training. Taking short walks with your pup will make him familiar with the types of terrain where you will later be hunting.

Introduction to Birds

A key component to developing a hunting dog is to create enthusiasm for birds and conquering their prey instinct. Practicing with birds will further develop his senses of smell, taste and touch.

Introduction to the Retrieve

Some dogs are natural retrievers but most can be taught to retrieve. Don’t ask your pup to retrieve anything too big or too heavy. It is important to reward the retrieve action to make it fun for your dog.

Introduction to the Gun

Once your dog has become familiar with birds and retrieval, you can begin introducing the gun. Shooting should begin gradually and from a distance until the dog is comfortable with the noise and does not lose concentration on the bird.

About Huntsmith

The Smith family has provided bird dog training for almost a century and training seminars since 1968. Rick and Ron Smith are products of this training tradition and bring to you a lifetime of knowledge and experience. Rick and Ron operate training kennels, guide quail hunts, have trained numerous National and International Champion Field Trial winners, produce training videos and teach seminars all over the world.

Running time approximately 61 minutes