Training
I will be honest I am not a big waterfowl hunter. I have went several times, and although I really enjoyed myself it seems that in the fall I usually find myself in a treestand. My dad's farm is a great place to duck hunt. It is in Southern Iowa, it is mostly woods, but we do have about 75 acres of Wetlands. These wetlands are full of ducks almost year round.
Having said all that I am thinking things might change a little bit. We are getting a Chesapeake puppy in about a week and a half. Eventhough I am not a big waterfowl hunter I would still like to train the dog to retrieve and hunt with it some. If for no other reason than for the dogs enjoyment as I know they love to hunt.
So, I am looking for some good training methods. Something that will get me going in the right direction with this pup when I get it. When are getting her as a family dog, but I want to be able to hunt with her some. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Dan