Labrador Retriever Training - Raising an Awesome Family Dog That Goes Hunting Sometimes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ย. 2018
- Lots of people ask me about buying a good hunting dog. My answer is always the same, "Buy the dog that fits your lifestyle and get started training ASAP!"
I hope you guys enjoy!
This channel is devoted to providing a window into the life of professional dog trainer, Stonnie Dennis. I talk about dog training, boarding, health, equipment, and all the things that go into owning and running a successful dog training and boarding kennel.
At our kennel we place special emphasis on helping dogs reach their full potential through the use of physically and mentally demanding activities. Our primary goal is to help families raise happy, healthy, well socialized, canine companions.
We especially love training Labrador Retrievers, so don't be surprised when you see Labs of every age, size, shape, and color!!!
If you would like more information about my services: kentuckycanine.com/
Here's a link to my Instagram, if you would like to see some cool photos: / stonniedennis
#labradorretriever #huntingdog #stonnie #englishlab #whitelab #blacklab
Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!
I’m here for the way he talks to the dogs
Stonnie, You're an amazing dog trainer and commentator. You should have your own TV series.
Thank you!
Why would he need a tv show? It seems like he does a good job presenting his points and knowledge just fine here on TH-cam without having producers and tv networks change things around.
@@Steve8624 I think it waS her paying him high compliment
Just got me a chocolate lab and I'm training her currently. She's 13 weeks old. And she's already so smart and learning so fast. I realize how important is it to get from a good breeder. Makes a whole lot of difference. In a week she's almost potty trained. Knows come and sit pretty darn well. No leash training. And I'm watching this video a lot to get ideas. You're explaining a lot of little things that I feel like make a huge difference. And youre teaching how to make a great bond with them as well. Thank you!!
“The best dog training is the dog training that gets done.” Stonnie should publish a words-of-wisdom book. He has so many good ones.
"Gonna turn this dog into a good little libertarian"
Love it!!
Doing my best...
Independent or Constitutionalist even better..
I was thinking of subscribing, because the content is great, then that comment sealed the deal.
I pondered for an entire year. I am ready and I am committed to owning and raising a dog. Thank you Stonnie.
So did you get a dog? 😃 If so what kind?
stonnie....so glad to have found this video. this is EXACTLY what we are about to embark on. Our male Chocolate lab puppy was picked out last weekend, and we want exactly what this video is about. An awesome family dog that can also go hunting sometimes. Nothing serious, but able to dove hunt, quail hunt, and shed hunt while enjoying other adventures like fishing, riding around in the 4 wheeler, hiking, etc.
Little Claire's gonna have such a following, she'll need her own TH-cam channel. What a good girl she is.
Stonnie, you are a very talented and confident man….and boy can you talk!
Thank you!
I'm not even american but when I think about an american talking I hear this accent in my mind. Awesome accent.
Ah that's so refreshing. Most people think of a really heavy southern drawl and sooooo many of us don't speak like that 😂😅
Dogs 🐶 are best friends for life
Enjoyed Lab episode ♥️
"People have had dogs ever since cave man days; so how fancy does it have to be?" Truer words were never spoken!
You are a master of your art Mr. Dennis! I love your training philosophy, love your commentary and envy your career. Just sad that it took me this long to discover your channel.
Great video, Stoney. A funny thing, when ever I am watching one of your videos and you blow your dog whistle, my Malinois Zephyr feels compelled to go find my wife and bring her in to see if she can get me to stop that sound. This happens no matter what time it is. If I am up in the middle of the night, he gets her out of bed, yikes. He taught himself to do that, laugh😃out😃loud. Keep making those great and useful videos! Ron...
Wonderful work! Thank you Stonnie and Thank you Eli. Love the content, effort and camera work. Those little tails show happy dogs. Over an hour on this one - you guys have set the bar pretty high. Can't wait for the next one - seriously!
We love your videos. Many times we ask "what would stonnie do? " And many times we push our dogs to confidence building with hikes and puppy adventures , stonnie style. ❤
Claire is very attentive. Good student.
Glad I found your channel. Gonna start using your knowledge to help train my Lab
Very informative, thank you for sharing this! I'm learning so much just by watching you interact with these dogs. I like how you give them time to figure out what you want and ignore small imperfections to keep the tone of the training positive. Really a big lesson for me here. I would love to see a video from you on casting / directional handling!
Stonnie, my man! Your description of the "bad dog" ending up being a "bad fit for a dog" scenario is sooo accurate! I hardship adopted a coonhound/chocolate lab, Remington. He is a handful but a good fit for me because I'm 37 single, no kids and thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. In most cases it would not benefit him too live as a full on family dog because it over stimulates his natural instincts. My brother stays up all night and has been bringing his gf and 6 year old to sleep at our home, seriously having a negative effect on my dog. I try to explain that he is a 50/50 purpose dog and that I don't want the kid hanging on him. They think I'm a jerk but I'm not trying to raise a dog that thinks its playtime everytime there's a kid around. They fight a lot, come here between 9pm-2am and go in his room till 2 Oclock in the afternoon. I'm leaving the end of April, I feel terrible for my dog. Also the kid won't stop engaging him and tempting the dog. He's gonna get bit and I keep warning them that he isn't a floozy dog and I don't train him for deception. The kid runs around and howls at dogs down across the street, the neighbors dogs....its bad man. I hate it. Sorry, had to vent.
I think I saw your 2 months to 2 years video of remington
@@tobywetherell2193 its possible. I put a few of them on the tube. He's a great dog. Naturally loves trucks, follows me everywhere, watches me work on things in my garage and plays fetch. Couldn't as for much more from a best friend!
@@tobywetherell2193 he's only 16 months though🤔
Hows it going? I don’t think a coonhound/lab will bite anyone, they’re pretty patient, but yeah coonhounds don’t really play much, they like to work and they LOVE to sleep. If the kid came over in the afternoon and ran around outside with him for 3 hours, the dog would probably love it. Best of luck!
Ahhh Stonnie! Your videos help make me an even better dog trainer! I love the way you can explain and work at the same time, it’s something I struggle with because doing is easier than explainIng why. Your style aligns with mine and I thankyou for your knowledge and sharing. I very much appreciate your point on picking the right dog breed for the right person! Something many people don’t consider. THANKS Stonnie!
Always enjoy your teaching.
Just the video I’ve been looking for.
A wealth of information, between the lines as always. The best all-purpose dog trainer on you tube.
Never really comment on youtube...but dude you are awesome. Great video, helped so much with my choco lab. Peace & love from Iowa bro!
First! Hey thanks Stonnie for sharing your years of knowledge training these great animals. With nothing but crap on tv nowadays, my wife and I watch decent youtube videos, like yours, to learn how to train our 5 month old Jack Russell Terrier. He's a smart one and keeps us on our toes. God bless you and your beautiful family - keep the great videos coming !
DEAR STONNIE, GREAT VID, THAT LITTLE PUPPY LAB IS A DREAM PUP DOG TO OWN. BRILLIANT VIDS, FROM UK
You are good man! Must have been around dogs all of your life. Thanks so much for all of your insightful information. I must subscribe!! Teach me more.
Man, that water looks beautiful! Red River Gorge, must remember, Claire is a great pup & Ranger great dog! Love your videos, thank you, from down under Australia.
Great stuff man, I'm norwegian and have allways been around hunting dogs and never seen serious hunters use clicker, whistle or treats but as you say its all up to you as the owner to choose your own strategy. I have a 12 week old alaskan husky that im lucky enough to bring with me to work as a shuttering carpenter and I can see a big change in his behavoir as he has had to learn that he is not the center of attention while we are working. (He gets alot of attention and all the exercise he wants after work tough ;) Im picking up a lot of wisdom from your videos allthough i dont do alot of treats or (marking?) Myself. Keep up the good work!
Great video as always. Thank you for these. Please do a video with a Rhodesian Ridgeback if you get the chance to work with one. These long videos really show off the breeds well.
Hi Uncle Stonnie,
I'll never be taking my much older(5 & 8yrs) little mixed breeds out for hunting, but I enjoyed your video immensely...it was just a pleasure to watch you with Claire and Ranger and see the results you got. And as one of your other commenters wrote, I agree that before anyone goes to add a dog to their family, either by breeder, pure-breed rescue or a shelter, they should be made to watch the beginning of this video about the person getting the "right"
dog for them and their lifestyle.
So important and hopefully people will get the right dog and they'll be less of these beautiful animals being dumped at shelters or being returned to shelters, sometimes over and over again. People need to know they are making a commitment for the life of their dog.
Thanks for this great, fun, and responsible video. Enjoy all your videos and I'm learning how to train my older rescued dogs things they never got a chance to learn.
Regards to Eli and hope his hand heals well.
This is a fantastic point you've made here!
3 THINGS:
1). @ 15:15 My heart swells to see that young dog sit perfectly by his side of her own volition.
2). As a first time dog owner this channel has been super helpful, even after only 3 weeks.
3). What are some of the old books that Stonie makes reference to?
Adam Costilla my guess would be, at least in part, the Jim Wolters series: “gun dog” “family dog” “water dog “
I love your videos, they apply to so much more than dog training, it's life training. Great stuff. Thanks for your devotion.
stainless1981 Thanks for watching!
Great Video! I learned a lot. Thanks for doing this
Brilliant video!
Learning so much. Thank you!
Coherently explained ....your attitude to training is brilliant thanks for sharing your knowledge !!
Thank you for the compliment!
Great video , I learned a lot for training my new yellow lab! Awesome camera work & very nice property. 👍🏽
You’re a great trainer omg and your dogs are stunning wow
Seriously didn’t recognize you with that jacket. I knew the voice right off and did a double take. Love the video and info! You are the mentor I could never find locally
Thanks Stonnie for all you do. just got an 8 week old black lab and your training is awesome and definitely appreciated'
Thanks for watching! Good luck!!!
When I first started watching your videos I didn't care for the treat rewards but after a few times I realized that it works very well to keep everything positive. Great training videos-keep up the good work!!
Thanks. A lot of people make snap judgments about food work. Pretty much everyone who takes a closer look though, understands why it's so popular.
Stonnie Dennis what treats would you suggest for this? As they get quite a lot, I wouldn’t want to over feed. Thank you and your videos have taught me so much 😊
@@chloehemmings3023 He has mentioned in another video that he uses part of the dog's daily ration of food, rather than actual treats.
@@jasonb6570 I could find the video, but I'm new to the channel and have no time to go through videos, but does that just mean he omitts 1/4 cup(for example) later from a meal and uses that, or he uses an additional 1/4 cup to use for the dog for food work?
I’m a huge fandom stonnie!!!
Learning lots from this video - will be super helpful for myself & my beagle ... Thank you... :)
Great video - should be mandatory viewing for all shelters and everywhere else people are buying or adopting their dogs. Claire is a real sweetie :)
erika Thank you!
I agree! Lifestyle fit is very important, and getting it wrong is tough on the new owner as well as the dog.
Having just gone thru a non-workable situation with a rescue dog that had been mis-labeled as the incorrect breed by the rescue agency, it is something they need to work on. FANTASTIC, smart dog with unlimited potential for the right owner, but put into a home that could not give him the time and energy release his actual breed needed. Thankfully we got him quickly rehomed into a perfect fit family once his true nature and needs were realized.
Stonnie Dennis so you telling us there’s a difference between German Shorthair Pointers Labradors Shepherds or Goldens? All are work (field) dogs with high energy stamina and are used for hunting (or herding with Shepherds). The Lab and Gold are Retrievers, as is the Gsp with also flushes and points (which this versatility is the best). I’d like too one that likes camping or just staying at home. It must have guarding/protection traits too. Which dog will I need, or am I asking for too much? The dog has to do well in an urban environment as well as rural.
@@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786 As a past owner of Pointers and Labs, I can tell you that there is a world of difference between those two breeds. No experience with the other two, so I can't tell you anything about them.
@@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786 If this isn't too late: Read the books that list the traits, and look under the "Guard" category. The only popular hunting dog listed as a guard dog is the GSP, and deservedly so. There's a video from a few years back where (38:05) the trainer (Stonnie?) compares Weimaraner's and GSPs and explains that the GSP "is a different kind of dog. It's a German dog." The trainer goes on to explain that if a stranger entered his yard with his kids there "they wouldn't have a very good day."
28:00 😂 “no body wants to come to that!”
not even wives :P
She was such a cute little dog and happy to be out she thought that was greatest thing ever being out their with you
Thank you for your videos! They are really interesting to watch and I want to know everything I can before I get a pupper of my own. It's also very therapeutic and lifts my mood to watch happy dogs exploring such a beautiful area you live in.
Jamie Botha I’m glad you like them!
@@StonnieDennis yes, Jamie is so right watching your videos lift the mood no matter what they're about. Even when you're gently chastising critics there's humour. 💜☮
Excellent.
Excellent help.
Lots to pick up on there cheers stonnie
Amazing video! It was long, but definitely not too long for all the information you gave your viewers. Subscribed.
Love this! After seeing how well my golden retriever responds to your form of training, I have recommended you to my breeder along with everyone I know who has a dog. Keep up the awesome content uncle Stonnie!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Stonnie Dennis how soon is it ready to start the Lab’s or Goldie’s training, and to do what? I’d like a versatile dog as the pointer but am new to dogs and new to this. And would these three be good with rabbits chipmunks squirrels and other small game like turkey geese ducks birds.. and deer? To track point flush hunt and retrieve is what I need, but don’t have the knowhow space time or energy.
@@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786 if you don't have space time and energy then that will be very hard my friend. I though I had little space and I'm on 2 acres but if you can make it work then that's good. If you can give the dog the proper time and attention and keep it active then that would be best for what you want but if not then it'll be very hard.
Great Lessons will share with friends and family
Thanks for watching!
Stoney I have a less than 2yo black lab golden mix and a 2yo border collie. They both love fetch, love water just love adventure walks. Starting to train them to pick up sheds and hoping to get them into tracking soon. Thanks for your videos man
He goes off chasing butterflies....yep, that's a pointer for you!
Claire is being a very focused pup
15:30 well said, I needed to hear this. Lately I’ve learned to check my ego sometimes and teach what’s most useful (i.e. repeatable) to folks, instead of what I’d do if it were my own dog, even when I foresee limitations. Most of the time what I worry about never comes up!
Andrew Thomason th-cam.com/video/JZzOcu7mEuY/w-d-xo.html
Amazing video, wonderful Music 😍
Nutnfancy inspired shooting station! Outstanding teaching Stonnie!
HVACRat I love Nutnfancy!
Clair was such a little cutie just so happy to get u the decoy happy to work stay right with you
ranger is good boy too
One of my favorites!
Great information
Claire reminds me of Holmes. So smart, quick and eager to learn.
Very similar!
You live in a beautiful part of the US.
Not gonna lie...just watched the cute puppy the whole time instead of listening too...I'll watch it again.
We are long time lab, Golden, standard poodle owners and are adopting a GSP. We want a house dog that goes hiking often and hunting sometimes. This video was very helpful. Sounds like a lot of the training we do for raising seeing eye dogs getting used to a lot of environments and sounds. We wanted the endurance of hiking all kinds of terrain, live more rurally, have help training and aren’t gone excessively. Still hoping I can train and work hard enough for this dog. I’m always researching and learning.
Stonnie, i am always amazed in your videos at non existence of barking in either your traning dog or surrounding dogs ! Could you try to clarify or define a training technique.
Thanks for all you do ! Mark
Mark Ferreira Lots and lots of exercise!
“The treat is a physical manifestation of my pleasure” I love that
Ha!! Uncle Stonnie I laughed out loud a couple times, good stuff. On another note, that Claire is a wonderful little sausage, very calm and lovable.....she belongs in my living be room. I'd love to see you with my male Draht!!
“Stove up”. I hadn’t heard that in a very long time. 😁
Gorgeous scenery in the gorge. 🍁🍂
Honestly, this guy has my dream life.
Hey Stonnie!! Watching your videos from Australia mate. Great tips and advice for training up our dogs!! Keep up the great work mate 👌🏼😎
This guy is the fkn man
Going to apply everything you taught me. Love your training!!!
"Ta-daa, rararara-taa, rararara-taa..." :))
Hallo your are complete rigth things wich work are good and to educate a dog your way is always different super
Stonnie really great videos. Do you ever use force fetch on retrievers who have dropping or mouthing issues?
Nice dogs.
Awsome!
Man, this stuff is golden.
Thanks!
Lol….my Aussie comes to me in the house every time he hears your whistle. Going to try that outside on our off leash walks. He already has a great recall just by calling his name tho..Whistle will be easier on my voice..ha
1st video I've seen of yours..... I subscribed right when I heard the Nutnfacy comment!!! hahahha
Awaiting for my first dog a chocolate Labrador (grew up w Labrador) but due to covid border restrictions I cannot get her until she’s almost 4 months of age! Am worried as she’s not being trained. I watch your videos and have learned so much. You are an excellent voice. I wish I was able to send her to you but in Malta in Europe! Thank you for your videos. Serena
Hey Stonnie! I love Your Videos and your work. Just a little help from Italy since I studied Latin for a long time. INTER species comes from Latin inter, between, so it is used for socialization with animals of other species. INTRA comes from the Latin word inside, so it is used for socialization with other dogs.
Thank you again for all the precious tips!
I know, I mentioned that in the first line of the description. It’s hard to maintain a running monologue and not mess up sometimes....
Stonnie Dennis hey you do a great work and give amazing tips, sorry if I didn’t read the description! Thank you again for your channel!
Excellent video. Exactly what I am looking for: a great family dog that goes hunting once in a while. I also need one that doesn't shed too much (wife doesn't like dog hair everywhere) and won't wear me out too much (63 and reasonably active). Probably not a lab, because of the shedding; maybe a pointing Griffon?
Hi Stonnie, as a Labrador breeder I am always looking to give my clients the best and most of their early start with me (potty training, allowing them to wander in and out of crates, etc. Could you do a video in regards to what can, can't, should, shouldn't be done within the first 8 weeks?
Thank you for this video! We’re planning doing hunting/field training with our Vizsla in the next year. Any recommendations on what we can work on now (aside from what’s mentioned in this video) to prep the dog?
You had me at Labrador. If you ever go swimming in a lake with your lab. Grab hold of it's tail, you'll be pulled to shore. I like your manner.
What a beautiful puppy
Stonnie is the Dad we all wish we had.
I watched the video for the content. I smashed the like button solely over the nutnfancy reference!
This is exactly the video I was looking for, u was wondering if I could email about some questions I have about getting a dog
Thank you so much for sharing !!!. Question for you....Can an English style labrador be used for a bird hunting application ?.
She's just gorgeous
Claire is like an otter in the water.
Thank you for all that you teach us Stonnie. I'm having trouble with my 7 month old Treeing Walker Coonhound on camping trips. I take him hiking or running around 3-4 times a week, and walking at least once a day. Now we're working on off leash hiking and camping, and he has a recall that is solid about 90% of the time, but he has runoff twice now and I almost lost him (4 hours of searching) in Charles Deam Wilderness a few weeks ago. I've been using a whistle and treats for about 2 months to develop his recall. Do you have any tips on maintaining safety while winter camping with my dog, and developing a recall that keeps my dog safe?
Have you done anything to get her so attentive? She's constantly looking to you and sitting in front of you, it's amazing! My pup will only listen to me if he knows I have food, he used to be attentive but now he's in his teenager phase and isn't so much. Don't get me wrong he's wonderful, but he gets very distracted sometimes!
Hi Stonnie! I absolutely love your videos! You got my kids saying " You're a fine animal" to each other and it's pretty funny. So I have a quick question for you. I just recently adopted 2 puppies from the same litter. They are brothers, but couldn't be more different by the way they look and their temperament. They are supposed to be black lab mixes. One of them we named Raven and he is the smaller, more lab-like gentle pup. He walks very nicely on the leash and a very good listener. The other one we named Rascal and he is bigger, more dominant pup and does whatever he wants to do. He kind of looks like he is mixed with a Springer Spaniel or a Setter. They are about 18 weeks old and both incredibly smart. However, Rascal, even though he is learning all the commands, still does whatever he wants. He steals food by getting on the counter or from the other dogs in the house. He barks and growls at the other dogs. Every day I take the dogs out to a field and let them run around and he is usually very good outside. But when we get home, he is like a 3-year-old kid on a sugar rush. Just so hard to handle. Even my other dogs look at me like well you did it to yourself, could have just got one more instead of two! I guess my question is what can I do more with him to get him to listen to me as my other 5 dogs do? What do you think about introducing an ecollar with him at some point to correct unwanted behavior? Thank you for your videos and all you do!
Very nice , that's a handsome dog , I appreciate that Jame-o , my girlfriend thinks I'm crazy. Lol.