I did a search, and couldn't find anything.
so, we got a new puppy, and I'm looking to train him to be a good gun dog. not so much for the purpose of hunting, but more so for the purpose of having him always be comfortable around gunshots, no matter the volume of fire.
so, I imaging many of the training methods for training retrievers would work, but I'm looking for some first hand knowledge if it's out there. the puppy is a golden/poodle mix, and he's going to be a big fellow. I figure he should make a good trail partner, provided he's raised right.
having said that, any pointers?
so, we got a new puppy, and I'm looking to train him to be a good gun dog. not so much for the purpose of hunting, but more so for the purpose of having him always be comfortable around gunshots, no matter the volume of fire.
so, I imaging many of the training methods for training retrievers would work, but I'm looking for some first hand knowledge if it's out there. the puppy is a golden/poodle mix, and he's going to be a big fellow. I figure he should make a good trail partner, provided he's raised right.
having said that, any pointers?