Field Lab owners also tend to believe that their dogs are smarter than show Labs, and quicker to learn new commands. This can involve just one person and their dog, or a group of friends and a whole team of dogs. The role of the working Labrador today varies a little from region to region. Labrador Retriever | Dog Breed Facts and Information - Wag! This is how I cured my gun shy dog Sue Ellen. Blue Ridge Lane Labradors - Home So much focus has gone into producing this outstanding retriever that even many show bred labradors, still have some retrieving drive in there, just waiting to get out. People sometimes say to me, when talking about their very mischievious Labrador, I think he would have made a great hunting dog. Labrador Retrievers are deep-chested, and if they eat too quickly this can lead to bloat, an emergency situation where the stomach twists on itself. But another less talked about benefit is that it enables UK gun dog trainers to use USA retrieving drills, because the dogs have been taught to retrieve for a reward, rather than just for their own personal satisfaction. The modern Labrador Retriever is a member of the Sporting Group . I adopted a Black Field Lab, no pedigree, from Leader Dog for the Blind at the end of 2009. How do we transition him out of his fear of gunshots fired? However, your chances of getting your Labrador to a high standard, and perhaps more importantly, of being welcomed into the world of the working gundog, is greater if your dog is from working stock. They aim to please and will quickly learn various tricks to receive the praise and treats that follow. Field Trials may be the ultimate test of a working gun dog but they are not the only way of assessing the achievements and capabilities of a retriever. I wouldnt change a thing about my boy, I love him from the tip of his big webbed paw pads to the top of his remarkably soft ears. So I believe its all in the training, the love and the bonding, isnt it? Like the vast majority of gun dogs, most Labradors, even those that regularly work in the field, are first and foremost family pets. American Labs were bred for working ability, and English for show quality. These dogs will need consistent brushing to keep their shedding under control, but be aware that dog hair will have a permanent presence in your home. They are elite professional athletes of the dog world and will shred your home if they arent fetching or swimming or hunting or running free for 4-5 hours a day. Our goal is to produce Superior Working Retriever puppies for Field Trial/ Hunt Test competitions, Hunting homes and/or excellent Family Companions.
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