Hey guys I have a question,

Just purchased a new Lab Puppy. His name is "Goose" and he is a Ivory/White Lab Retriever/Pointer. I was wondering if there is a good book out there on how to train you puppy and gun dog. I know there have to be popular techniques or popular books that have recieved alot of attention. I wan't to teach him how to goose/duck/pheasant hunt. But for now I just want to condition him as a puppy and get him ready for training in the spring. Any help much appreciated.

Thanks!

I trained my lab 3.5 years ago and I am very pleased. I used a few different sources. Here is one of the few that I really like.
http://www.amazon.com/Water-Dog-Revolutionary-Training-Method/dp/0525247343
He also has books "Bird dog" and "Gun dog" that are great. He likes to train from 8 weeks of age. I think I bought them on barnes and nobel used bookssite for $8 each.
Work on the basics from the get go.
Sit and Stay are crucial.
Training takes time and lots of it.
Sometimes it will feel like 1 step forward and 2 steps back but in the end it is worth every minute.
Have a great time and keep you patience, --Millpond

post some pics... we all wanna see Pup
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Here is "Goose"

Jackie Mertens has a good video for the early training, for the later training Mike Lardy's Vol I, II, III. Avoid "Water Dog" for it is woefully out dated.

Great picture!!! He looks like the king of the hill with that expression.