2024 Waterfowl.

[Okie4570]

I used Water Dog on my first lab, no issues, worked great and couldn't have asked for more out of my lab. Attempted to use it on my second lab, and it wasn't long before I realized it wasn't going to work. Either my first lab had an extremely high IQ and the second one didn't or a combo of both lol. Turned out to be a combo of both. I ended up taking him to a friend who does it on the side. He said himself that the lab was a challenge, but eventually came around and he's been a good one also.

 

[Hangfire]

@dbradshaw I've hunted geese with John Amico 3-4 times of Deep Fork Retrievers out of Choctaw, Ok. and from what I understand he's a well respected trainer....you might contact him.

Deep Fork Retrievers | Retriever Training Center

Deep Fork Retrievers is Oklahoma's oldest and largest hunting retriever kennel and training center. Deep Fork has served hunter's retriever training needs for over 30 years.

www.deepforkretrievers.com

 

[Bassman]

Does anyone have recommendations on waterfowl dog training in Oklahoma? Trainer, books, videos, etc. I will be getting a puppy this Christmas and would really like to train him to retrieve waterfowl. I have read some horror stories regarding dogs coming back from trainers cowering and that is not something I am looking for. I would like to either do it myself or find someone trustworthy.

You might look into Bill Hillman. He puts a lot of information on youtube.