My britt is almost 14 mos old. I don't use the barrel but it's clear in my mind now how to do it should I try it. Lastly as someone else mentioned go easy on the control of the dog for his first season, let his instincts develop. If you cannot get him to 'here', 'whoa', or 'heel' in the yard, bird work (even in launchers) will be frustrating. by Francois P vd Walt Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:46 pm, Post Make it short, fun, and frequent. I was planning on control in preparation for Fall/Winter 2013 bird hunting, but am now unsure what to think, or what I can expect. It is more about developing the skills that a pup is born with imo. by royta Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:59 am, Post by Saddle Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:42 pm, Post he is steady to flush and is pseudo quartering, both of which I was waiting for his second season to even introduce. Trying to work on who and heel but needing advice. The only thing two trainer's will agree on is what the third is doing wrong. The only thing wrong with these video's is the cost, they are not inexpensive by a long shot. quote A. Bartlett. Also don't be afraid to tweak the training techniques offered to your dog as again each dog is different in how it learns. by royta Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:34 pm, Post But every system is going to be nothing more than one person's idea of the right method. Brought him home a year ago this coming Saturday so I only have a few more months experience than you. by Bryce Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:29 pm, Post I would get the book for starters.It is a well written book that describes training from several prospectives.With a new pup you will have your hands full with just crate and potty training.Then you move on to the biting,chewing and destroying stuff.I think that every pup needs to know the rules of the house from day one,and that takes patience and repitition.Puppies will learn quickly what to do if you are consistant.It sounds easy but it is not.Brittanys need lots of exercise,both physical and mental.I work with my pups 3 times a week on basic stuff,walking on the leash,or checkcord and take them for romps in the feild off leash 2-3 times a week.At 5 months old they know when i pick up the the leash its fun time. Any is welcome, " We are more than our gender, skin color, class, sexuality or age; we are unlimited potential, and can not be defined by one label." Whoadog has given you a good start. After you decide which is the best for you, stick to it until your finished. by DonF Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:26 pm, Post I would put the dog on birds before you do a ton on "controlling" with the pup. That was a super video, one of the best I've ever seen at explaining how to. I spent alot of time with my pup late last summer and early fall working on control in anticipation of the coming bird season. Interesting thread. The pup will let you know when to step in and get serious.. I borrowed a DVD from Gertie put out by Sherri Ebert on using the barrel for whoa training. The best bit of advice I could give you is to view any training aid as simply a guide and not an instruction manual like you would get with a kids toy or some ready to assemble furniture. by dougroch Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:19 pm, Post I am to the point in my dog training that I rarely even use a choke chain with a dog. by whoadog Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:44 am, Post I'm just trying to learn where to start. My first bird dog and first dog in over 20 years, a Brittany, will be born the end of January. If you want a bird dog, expose it to the right things and stay out of the way for awhile.. by 4dabirds Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:24 am, Post Now he is finding birds better than any year old pup any of my hunting buddies have ever had and is doing things I thought only training would teach him, i.e. by BrockTheBritt Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:08 am, Post I am by no means an expert on dog training but here is my 2 cents.I easily spent more on training books, videos, etc than I did to actually buy the dog. ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE, http://www.gundogsupply.com/pestpefisetd1.html, http://gsp-bullet.blogspot.com/p/dog-pedigrees.html, http://ebookbrowse.com/the-culture-clas -d98932404, http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/genview.php?id=5196, http://www.brittanysonline.com/crate.html, http://brittanys.com/Brittany_training.htm#8weeksup. No matter the plan, certain things are the same. Hunting Dog Training, Gun Dog Puppies, and Discussion, Post by Maurice Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:06 pm, Post perfect Start and the video's put out by the smith's get a whole lot of praise all over. Take the alpha role (if you don't know what that means then find out. Second, you must train on a regular basis (I believe that means at least five days a week). by Hoosierdaddy Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:27 am, Post He will come looking for you,its a fun game for you and the dog. by whoadog Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:19 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, I have a 7mo old Brittany and am looking for some training tips, he has "come" down. "a man has got to know his limitations" Clint Eastwood. by royta Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:19 pm, Post by royta Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:16 am, Post by Hoosierdaddy Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:28 am, Post by Sharon Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:09 am, Post By consistent, I mean not only in commands but all areas of the training relationship. Dog will be a family and hunting companion. Then, use short training sessions, at 7 months no more than 10 minutes per session. I'm definitely getting the book, The Brittany: Amateurs Training With Professionals, and am still deciding on a video series. When a book says your dog should be doing this and this by so and so age I would ignore it, each dog learns at different speeds as long as you are making progress you are doing fine. In other words, if you can't control your dog on a leash, there is no way you can control it at 100 yards. When i talk about leash training it is nothing more than teaching the dogs that when on leash i have control.No heeling drills,or whoa drills they are too young.Simply put right now i just work on them not trying to pull my shoulder out of joint.Walking with me while on leash.Pups need to have more fun at this age than serious training.My dogs come charging back to me like Rhinos when i blow a whistle,i dont really know why,but they responded to a whistle right off the bat.Have fun.Dont push to hard.Let them run and smell,roll in dung,chase tweety birds.Thats what pups do.When out in the feild,keep quiet,let the dog get out of sight and watch him come find you. Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here! I've only seen one of the perfect start video's and found thing that didn't work for me but, I've never seen the series! All of what I am about to say was learned by trial and error on my part. Leaning towards Perfect Start Perfect Finish. What I got the first few hunts was a boot licking dog until I backed way off on the control. He has a book and multiple videos. Did I say have fun? Everything you do will be training when you interact with your young pup, good or bad.. The best advise I feel I can give you is to follow Dave Walker's method. I, personally, believe in the yardwork, socialization focus on a pup. by AmericanBrittGuy Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:20 pm, Post I pity the man that has never been loved by a dog! Don't get an idea from here and there, learn the method you have first! First, control starts close and extends out as you train. That probably make's a big difference. by royta Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:33 pm, Post Pinch collars are for big, strong, hard-headed dogs that are difficult to control physically. Finally, the trainer must remain consistent.