Training the Pointing Labrador

Julianne Knutson
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  1. 5D AGO

    #387 Personal Stuff, 2026 Spring Schedule and Welcome Texas

    In this Groundhog's Day episode, I have a personal note to a few folks, and a list of Spring Tests in the APLA.  We also welcome Texas to the venues holding tests, as they have one planned for 28 February this spring in Inez Texas.  At that event there will be a seminar for any new or interested folks, to learn more about what this is and how to do it right.  More tests this spring than ever - going to be a great season! Texas contact info: Chris Wray  cwray079@gmail.com Tigh Leibel Seminar info:  teighleibel@gmail.com Test Entry information:  www.huntsecretary.com

    34 min

  2. JAN 26

    #386 Winding up the Insurance Program

    In this final section of being as prepared as possible for the highest level of dog competition, we talk a lot about marks and blinds.  How do you prepare for the setups you will encounter, the ones you didn't set up?  How do you optimize the chances of passing? There is a little science to this.

    31 min

  3. JAN 21

    #385 More on Insurance - Walk in Your Dog's Shoes

    How do you get your dog to do very hard things without knowing they were hard?  There is a way to do that.  Listen in.....

    29 min

  4. JAN 16

    #384 More on the Big Show Insurance for you and your Dog

    In this year's preparation for your Big Game, this episode breaks down ways to prepare for the unexpected in a weekend test or the big one.  How to prepare yourself and your dog for dragback, unexpected sights or sounds, weird setups and other mishaps.  It's all about your basics and your preparation (as always).  Here are some ideas to help you get ready for the unexpected.

    32 min

  5. JAN 11

    $383 Your National Insurance Program

    Today's January episode is aimed at the serious folks who plan on running their National this year, whether that be the Grand, the Master National or the Triple Crown.  Success at this level is not so much based on how many triples you can run this year; it is more on how much you and your dog are prepared for whatever comes your way, expected or unexpected.  How do you get out of your own way, and your dog's, when in the high stakes competition?  It might be different than you think...

    38 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    #382 Conclusion of Puppy Series - Keeping the Right Balance

    In this final series about raising puppies, we discuss the importance of maintaining the right balance between control and focus, retrieving and upland work.  Upland dogs can run blinds without hunting, do hard marks, and still be confident and accomplished in the upland field.  It takes time and experience to learn the nuances of bird hunting, scent, feel, etc.  Allowed the opportunity to acquire the skill of bird location, the well-balanced dog can run the Triple Crown and Master National in the same time period - with complete success. But it's all about the balance....

    31 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    #381 Part 4 Puppy Raising - The Upland Introduction

    4th in the puppy series, the upland part.  This is often an unpredictable phase, where dogs do what they do, and not always what we expect or want.  With a good balance between the control of retriever work and the independence of the upland hunt, a youngster can learn to be an adept and confident partner in both.  It is a process, and it takes time; entirely defined by the way your pup's little head works.  It is one of the most fun aspects of dog training I have ever experienced.

    38 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    #380 #4 Puppy Raising the Importance of Retrieving

    In today's episode on developing the retrieving skills of a puppy, we break down the small but very important details to create a confident, accomplished partner in the games you and your dog will play together.

    35 min
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  • Creator
    Julianne Knutson
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2017 . All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Training the Pointing Labrador

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