117. The Journey Of Raising A Retriever

This week I chatted with LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer and LWDG Featured Expert Abbie Reid bringing you a fresh take on our latest podcast episode, "The Journey Of Raising A Retriever." If you're navigating the exciting and sometimes challenging path of raising a retriever puppy, this one's for you. Key Topics Let puppies explore and have fun while training, don't be too strict too early Train each puppy according to their unique personality and motivations Proof behaviours in different environments, don't assume they'll generalise Build a strong bond so the puppy wants to work with you Reward and praise for small successes, don't wait for perfection Thanks for being here. If this episode gave you something, a laugh, a lightbulb, or just the feeling that someone gets it, that's exactly why we make it.📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.