Dove, Dogs, and Shotguns

I’d like to introduce you to Layla. She’s six weeks old and I just brought her home two days ago. Soon she’ll be retrieving my dove but for now I have to start the training process.

Let’s face it, at six weeks old her attention span is short and so is her energy level.

My goals at this age are pretty simple. Spend a little time each day playing and building her trust. Teach her her name and use it often so she will begin to recognize it and come when called. Start the potty training process, even though she will eventually stay outside, for now she will learn where to go. She is very curious now, which is good, but showing her her boundaries early will go along way in the future.

These things are simple and she will graduate quickly to more advanced training. Now is the time for me and her to bond and by making a little time everyday I’ll be on my way to a great hunting dog.

Dog Trainer Pet has some very good training tips for your hunting dog.

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