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Instructions Things You’ll Need: Slicker brush Dog shampoo Step 1: Brush the your Chesapeake Bay Retriever's coat with a slicker brush before bathing him. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a very dense coat, but it's easy to care for with regular...
Instructions Step 1: Take your flat coated retriever to the veterinarian immediately after purchasing or adopting. If using a breeder, make sure he is reputable. Your puppy must be checked for basic health and tested for disease. Step 2: Feed your dog a...
Instructions Step 1: Take out your measuring tape. The breed standard for a male golden retriever is 23 to 24 inches at the withers; while females should measure 21 1/2 to 22 1/2 inches. Assuming they don't nosh on too many doggie treats, male goldens...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Blending shears Slicker brush Scissors Step 1: Remove stray hairs from the face and tail using blending shears. The dog;s coat should have a smooth appearance. The dense, soft coat has a high luster and should lie...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village. Today we’re going to talk about training golden retrievers. Let’s teach this golden retriever how to sit. Now since I don’t know Bodie, I don’t know which...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village. Today, we’re going to talk about training golden retrievers. This is Bodie, this golden retriever I just grabbed out of the play yard here at Taurus. So he has some dirt and...
Instructions Step 1: Choose a Labrador retriever to breed with its primary use in mind. Before you choose a breeding dog, observe it to spot behavior patterns. Going out with hunters to watch the dog in action is ideal. See if it responds well to...
Instructions Step 1: Research golden retrievers and decide that they are the breed for you. Call your local humane societies and ask if they have any golden retrievers on their hands. It is a great idea to rescue a dog from the humane society. The...
Instructions Step 1: Find a reputable golden retriever breeder. Ensure the breeder is serious about promoting the breed, provides a clean and healthy environment for her dogs, and provides good references from other dog buyers. Ask if the breeder shows...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Dog brush Leash and collar Tennis balls Dog biscuits Step 1: Brush the retriever's golden hair every day. A pure golden sheds beyond any conceivable evolutionary purpose. Brush your blankets, couches, and chairs and...
We use many different breeds as dog guides. The majority of dogs that we use are Labrador Retrievers. You've seen Mambo, who's a Yellow Lab. We have Black Labradors, and they really have proven themselves, world wide for many, many years as being...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village. Today we’re going to talk about training golden retrievers. A few minutes ago Bodie, the golden retriever, practically dragged me across the parking lot getting over to here to...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Blending shears Scissors Slicker brush Step 1: Remove stray hairs from the face and body with blending shears. The face should have a clean, smooth look. Step 2: Bathe your dog. Fluff dry after bathing, but don't...
Instructions Step 1: Pet the dog to confirm a double coat. The undercoat should be dense, furry and woolly, and the outer coat should be short, harsh and wavy. Step 2: Look at the dog's eyes. They should be very clear with an amber or yellowish color to...
Instructions Step 1: Socialize your puppy. Get it used to different people and places. Step 2: Spend at least an hour a day playing with, exercising and training your dog. Labrador puppies are balls of energy that can get into trouble if left on their...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village. Today we’re going to talk about training golden retrievers. We’re working the Bodie, the golden retriever here, and we’re going to teach him to lie down. We...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Rubber brush Natural-bristle brush Soft-bristle brush Flea treatment Dog shampoo Towels Step 1: Pet your Labrador retriever daily. This is a great way to bond with your dog, and the best way to become accustomed to...
Instructions Step 1: Establish a daily exercise routine. Just like humans, dogs benefit from regular exercise. Establish a daily exercise routine with your retriever. Walk your dog in the morning before work for half an hour and then take them to the...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village. Today we’re going to talk about training golden retrievers. Mr. Bodie, the golden retriever here is a great example of a dog who knows commands, but he needs some work on the...
Instructions Step 1: Decide on the type of bird that you'll hunt. Different dogs are better at assisting with the hunt of certain birds. Retrievers are great when it comes to retrieving wounded birds when they fall into the water. The retriever has no...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Natural bristle brush Slicker brush Metal combs Thinning shears Coat gloss Scissors Step 1: Brush out the coat frequently with a natural bristle brush, especially the thick undercoat which can be prone to knots or...
Instructions Step 1: Get a hunting decoy body bag, like the Avery 6-slot full-body decoy bag for goose decoys. A decoy bag is a great way to round up and protect your decoys before and after you place them out in your hunting area. If properly cleaned...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village, and today we’re going to talk about training dogs. So let’s teach a Labrador retriever how to sit. This yellow Lab knows I have treats. So I might or might not use food as...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: A dog, training dummies, whistle, water (sometimes) Picking the right dog and the training routine Step 1: Decide what you want the dog to hunt. Will you be hunting waterfowl? Or maybe running rabbits or deer? Bear...
Instructions Step 1: Train your retriever from a young age. It's best to start working with him when he is still a puppy. This will ensure that your retriever is loyal to you. Step 2: Introduce your retriever to the water while she is still a puppy. Make...
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