Hunting Dogs

Pro Tips on Training Retrievers

By George Hickox

It's a funny thing. I've never seen a magazine article written by an amateur on how to perform heart surgery. However, I frequently find articles written by non-professionals on how to train dogs. I once saw an article titled "Training Advice for Amateurs by Amateurs." Don't you think that an article titled "Training Advice from Pros with Credentials" might contain better, proven gems of wisdom? This time around I've asked two professional trainers for their tips and advice regarding working with flushing and retrieving breeds.

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