training a pup

Looks like i might be getting a pup this friday, its gonna be a chocolate lab, so im after any pointers/tips ya can give me! this will be my first time training a dog, so its gonna be an experiance thats for sure! what are some do's and dont's?

thanks
9er

also if ya have any good names, let me hear them, he will be a male!
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Patience , patience , patience is the # 1 thing i learned teaching my Lab .
They all learn at there own rate and not yours . There is a video that everyone seems to recommend called waterdog . My Labs chewed on everything the first year and i understand Labs mature later than most breeds. I was told they they will act like a pup until 2 - 3 year's Lab is very hyper and and has a TON of drive and At 16 months is finally calming down , just a bit. They love to work out !!
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MuleyMadness
Not sure 9er, but I want one also. :)

Great Video Rob!
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bigbuck92
MC Hammer. that can be the dogs name.haha.jk
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waynedevore
9er, The instinct will be there, you will have to teach him how you want him to use them. The fetching, make it fun for him. And healing and staying close while you hunting. If you get him to bring a ball or toy right to you he will do the same with birds. Lot of patients is right, and lots of good treatment from you will pay off. If you bond, your dog will do anything for you, always trying to please. Good Luck. :thumb
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GPWDeer
Get a female....

That is my one training tip. I have two male dogs, a chessy and a GSP (German Shorthaired Pointer).

They are knuckle heads and think they know better than you do most of the time. About 75% of the time they are right, but it just leads to a lot more training time than most females in my opinion.

Walters Waterdog is a great book and I definitely recommend it.

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IF ANYBODY CAN TELL ME ANY INFO ON HOW TO TRAIN A GERMAN SHORTHAIR PUP, IT WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATED!

THANKS!!
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MuleyMadness
I'm getting a Yellow Lab Female pup in a couple weeks and want to know any and all training techniques you guys have purty please. :)
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9er
Like Rob said, PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE

and as others have said, the instict will be there, i was suprised at how smart they are and how fast they pick up on things!!!

congrats on pup

9er
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MTduckslayer
9ner, youre in for some fun times. I just got my chocolate pup last week. Everyone here is right and I'm sure if you need any help any of these guys will be here. You can PM if youre wondering about anything because we are both in the same boat training process wise.
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