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Feb 24, 2025 · If we sent our 6mo lab to a professional trainer for "hunt" training with the expectations to run him AKC/HRC hunt tests. After 6 months of training what should he "know?" Should he be able …

Jan 27, 2024 · Am hoping to start training again in a couple of months. Not able to throw a bird very well and not certain if I will ever be able to throw a bird as well as I did before my stroke. Still want to be a …

Jul 13, 2012 · On another thread I mentioned that I would start a new post with homemade winger information, so here it is. First and foremost, Kwicklabs and other RTF members deserve the credit …

Dec 17, 2024 · First Time Trainer golden retriever hunting dog training training basics Jump to Latest 14K views 95 replies 28 participants last post by landolabs Jun 4, 2025

Jan 27, 2024 · I will absolutely consider advice from the breeder when it comes to picking the pup. I probably won't be playing the games but will absolutely be using the dog as a working retriever. I …

Apr 5, 2011 · In started: Quote: The STARTED Hunting Retriever will be allowed to have a collar, leash, or line around its neck to assit in steadiness at the retrieving line. The rules allow a collar at the line, …

Feb 6, 2013 · The "right decision"to a retriever is generally that decision which feels good or is the most convenient.So its the trainers job to teach the dog that what feels good is that which pleases the trainer.

Feb 6, 2010 · HUNTING RETRIEVER CHAMPION (HRCH) - The Hunting Retriever Champion (HRCH) title is attained by earning one hundred (100) Championship Points. Sixty (60) of the one hundred …

Jul 2, 2009 · I need a complete list of retriever clubs in SC for a story I am working on. I looked on the AKC site, and I did find a couple, but I know there are more than that. I also need HRC clubs. Can …