HeyJaredTraining the Pointing Labrador
From thinking about whether a Pointing Retriever is for you, through all the steps, problems, issues and resources, this is the place to get a variety of information about your dog and getting the performance and behavior you'd love to get - as a team!
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#Puppy to Pro: "New Guy" Training of a Pointing Lab in Months (opens the original)
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Julie Bates interviews amateur handler Taylor Rieff about raising and training Josie, his pointing Labrador, covering puppy basics, force fetch, bird introductions, handling drills, and the value of a supportive club. The episode highlights a video of Josie at 9.5 months hunting quietly and steadily, and offers practical tips: short daily sessions, consistency, reading your dogs cues, and ending training on a positive note.
Train Smarter: Teach Your Hunting Dog to Make Decisions (opens the original)
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Julie Bates opens the episode by sharing support for handler Chris Garramone after a trailer fire injured his dogs and prompted a GoFundMe, and she previews the upcoming Triple Crown events. She then outlines her core training philosophy: "do no harm," clearly teach expectations (heel, sit, here) and then stay quiet so hunting and competitive dogs learn to make the right decisions on their own instead of being constantly directed.
Line of Sight: Mastering Situational Awareness in Hunt Tests (opens the original)
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Julie Bates explains situational awareness for handlers at the line — how the walk from the holding blind, calm body language, timing, and clear connection with your dog influence performance in field trials and hunt tests.She offers practical tips on letting dogs settle, avoiding overdriving or excessive talking, practicing fundamentals, and maintaining teamwork so dogs perform reliably on game day.
Find the Root: Smart Problem-Solving for Pointing Labradors (opens the original)
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Julie Bates introduces a plan to bring amateur handlers on the podcast and focuses this episode on problem solving in dog training. She emphasizes combining pointing and retrieving training, preventing problems early, and addressing the root cause rather than just the symptom. Through examples like vocalization, duck-rolling, popping and blind management, Julie explains why quick punishments or one-size-fits-all fixes often make things worse. She urges handlers to take ownership, watch small ear
Succeed at the APLA Nationals: Train Your Dog, Train Yourself (opens the original)
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This episode is a last-minute guide for handlers heading to the American Pointing Lab Association national: what truly matters for success across the three retriever and upland days. Julie breaks down the essential components — dog skill and fundamentals, health and heat adaptation, and practical fueling and hydration.Most importantly she emphasizes the often-overlooked role of the handler: develop situational awareness, plan your approaches, watch birds and dogs closely, and adjust calmly to th
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