I use a 40x25 for my labs. Who are around 60lbs. Its plenty big. If you have a larger lab you might want to look into the 44x27. It all comes down to personal preference, budget and space in your home. Thanks for watching and hope you love the bed if you get one
That hilarious. You're the first to mention it Chewar and I agree!! That table was driving me crazy. For the record. There is a drain under the table and in order to get the proper shot I had to move the table over and unfortunately it put one of the feet in a spot right where the drain starts to slope. I love how observant you are. Enjoy the bed. They are amazing. Hope the video makes it easy to assemble. Thanks again for the comment and for watching 😉
@@flycreekkennels9559 -Ah, that makes sense! Things like that just pop out at me. lol. Yes, the video made it perfectly simple on assembly, and I can’t wait to get the bed for my pup. Thanks again!
I have these in my home for my small dogs and have made a foam denim bolster bed for one and a pillow bed for the other-according to their preferences. The cushioning is shallow so that they still have the benefit of the supportive cot and are off the cold, hard floor.
Guys you should walk away from this video and trainer, Chris Akin goes to nationals and wins more titles with dogs he trains than this guy could dream about and in duck dog basics he force fetches right out of a bed of a side by side. Location isn't as important and getting the dog off the ground and the method of training. The arrogance of this guy is astounding and comical. A real trainer needs to be flexible and cater each lesson specifically to the dog and it's learning method...like teachers and kids a lot of it is manipulation and psychological...but remember the dogs are excited to please...that wasn't trained in them...they love to work and serve us...a good trainer is someone that can help the dog learn and understand despite what assets he has...I've learned from a guy who does so much with so little and has a National Master titled dog that took first in a NUCS competition her first time running it. Guys you have the right to walk away but don't be silly... voice concerns and ask questions that's how we all learn.
Nicole Thanks for your comments. You should be so brave to leave the comment section open on the videos you create. As for Chris Akin, I'll let his work speak for itself. In response to my so called "arrogance". It's actually frustration. I produced this video to heed the warning to first timers that Force Fetch is not as simple as it is portrayed on a RU-vid. The frustration has developed over years because amateurs screwing up their dogs and then expecting a pro to come in and fix it. That conversation typically leads with " I watched a video on RU-vid" You stated it perfectly in your comment Nicole "A real trainer needs to be flexible and cater each lesson specifically to the dog and it's learning method...like teachers and kids a lot of it is manipulation and psychological. " How can a good teacher possibly do that through a video series on RU-vid that uses one or two dogs as an example? Any "real" trainer knows you can't. What always amuses me about folks like yourself that like to attack my character and this video is that I'm simply heeding a warning that maybe this step of the training should be left to those who have experience. Good luck to you and your dogs Nicole.
Quick question I’ve had many dogs we actually raise them I’ve been around dogs my whole life and training my whole life you have definitely trained more dogs then I have no doubt but I think if your dog loves it unless your doing field trials or comps that if your dog puts it down to shake off is fine I mean I have hunted with hundreds of dogs and the ones I think I hate hunting with the most are ones that are completely finished by professionals such as yourself and they arnt any better then the dog my friend got that’s never trained a dog before and he got him for 100$ at the flee market I think if you train a dog by yourself the dog will love you and respect you and know your way better then some third party same with my dogs I am training now one finished dog one “hunting dog” and just today picked out my first ever puppy that I am gonna train myself with no help he’s only six weeks but the other dog I just started with obedience today and all of these dogs are my family’s feel free to check us out hb kennels but I agree on some things but some I do disagree the whole paragraph I typed was mainly to say don’t discourage someone who wants to train a dog or dosent have the money to send them to people like you or people like me who know a enough about it let them try and learn and they will end if they are committed with the dog that they love more and appreciate more then if they sent it off to get trained .
Pepper There is so much to unwrap in this comment that my head is spinning but I do thank you for watching the video. Not sure you watched in it's entirety. I never said you shouldn't train your own dog. As a matter of fact I encourage people who have the time and desire to train their own dog, to do so. The gratification and relationship you get from the work is incredible. I just said that if you have never force fetched a dog you should leave that step to a person with the experience to navigate your dog through it. More importantly you should be extremely cautious of try to learn the process from a video on RU-vid. That's really my entire purpose of this video. To warn people that the process is more complex then people are lead to believe. I'll say it again. If you've never force fetched a dog you should leave this stage of training (if you believe this is the technique you should use) to a qualified professional . Good luck with the new pup. oh, and In my opinion you took the puppy from the litter way to soon. You should've waited until 8 weeks. JOMO
How are you supposed to get to do hundreds of dogs if you don’t start with the first? There’s plenty of resources like courses, patreon, trainers that could walk someone through it.. you don’t need to do it alone I agree but i think there is a lot to learn for the dog and the trainer in doing it yourself. Lots and lots of videos on RU-vid of professional trainers showing you exactly how to do it
If you watched my entire video you'd know I touched on all your comments. As like most people in any profession, I started under the supervision of a professional for almost a year and FF 5 dogs from start to finish before heading out on my own. After that I FF two personal dogs before taking on any clients. Each one of those dogs domineers was different and no video would've ever taught me what I learned in that first year. I did my best in my video to explain that there are so many nuances to the process and each individual dog has his/her own reaction that it can be dangerous and naive to believe your going to get the same reaction as one of those dogs in a video. You can watch a video of a trainer FF a dog and believe that your dog is going to respond the same way but in most cases he/she will not. You are correct. There are tons of videos trying to teach folks about the FF process. As far as I know mine is the only one discouraging first timers from attempting it. I made the video because I've seen people ruin good retrievers and then come to trainers like me to try to repair it and often the first comment out of their mouth is "I saw a video on RU-vid". With all that said, it's a free country and you are more then welcome to try the process on your own but you should know you really only get one shot at doing it right so you better not screw it up. Good luck and thanks for your comment.
Great video and thanks for sharing it. I just started my 9 year old lab on upland hunting (I know, too late in his life) and he's been doing great with the gunfire orientation and using his nose for searching birds instead of just crumbs on the kitchen floor. He even flushed his first pheasant this past fall after a month of working with him in the yard. I'm at the stage now where the hunting season is over and it's now training season. I use harvested bird wings from this past season to keep him interested in the bird scent but want him to get excited like yours did in the video every 2-3 times we go out to train. We live in a small housing community and don't have a large area to keep training birds. How do you keep yours? What type of containment do you use? What do you feed them? Do you keep them outdoors? If so, what do you do when the weather is cold (sub 40 degrees)? Thank you!
Thanks for your interest in the video. My pigeons are kept in an outside coop during the training season (March-Sept). Because I'm located in the north and can't keep them alive during the cold winter I then thin the heard and use them for live fliers in the fall. Each Spring I replenish them and the cycle starts all over again. I feed them a crushed corn. In your case it might be smarter to locate a local trainer and see if you can purchase them as needed. A local retriever club could be a great source too.
Thank goodness I found this tutorial. I have 4 extra large ones to put together and I lost my mind at the first one. I’m a visual verbal learner and you made it make perfect sense. THANK YOU SO MUCH!❤🐾🐾
Like most educated trainers, I apprenticed fulltime under a pro for almost a year. Trust me. There are easier ways to make a living then FF a dog. This video was created to heed warning to people who are naive to the challenges of force fetch. Not drum up business. I always love the up tick in views and sarcastic comments on this video this time of year. Just before the hunting season begins folks want that dog to "Just bring me the bird". They hear about this "Force Fetch" process and away they going. Off to RU-vid to solve my problems 😊😊 The sad part is when folks bring us broken dogs because they tried the process themselves. Then expect us to pull off a miracle and reverse the dogs negative experience that the owners created.
Unfortunately they don't make the bottle in this video anymore but I would recommend the Gatorade GX Water bottle. Its a little pricey at 19.99 but it's got a consistent stream. Here's a link www.amazon.com/Gatorade-10052000014782-Gx-Bottle-Black/dp/B07W4D57KK/ref=sr_1_3?hvadid=570455605392&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021146&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11444849224511521375&hvtargid=kwd-616301101847&hydadcr=17761_13462881&keywords=gatorade%2Bgx%2Bwater%2Bbottle&qid=1691597897&sr=8-3&th=1
Complains about people Hoarding Ammo/Supplies. Then right after saying that, he basically says. Anytime he gets a chance, he buys as much as he can! The Irony! THATS EXACTLY WHY THERES A SHORTAGE! THATS EXACTLY WHY, THERE WAS A TP shortage! How haven't people figured it out yet? Lbs
Not sure I was complaining about people hoarding Ammo just trying to inform others of the challenge they may face if they decided to go with the 209 Primer version. As for me I try to have 3 bricks of primers on hand at all times. As a pro I don't have the luxury of going without. Thanks for your Comment. Curious to what pistol you think is the best choice for you?
I have not seen it. I would take any helpful tips from Danny Farmer. Thanks for the comment. Always love your videos by the way. No fluff and flair, Straight to the point and very informative
@@flycreekkennels9559 Farmer/Aycock Basics DVD series. They do a fantastic job explaining why and show a variety of retrievers in the various stages of basics.
Was the surprise the handle ? A spare 12inch length of cord would be cheaper. Three foot and the dog could drag it around itself. Only joking. Placeboards are a good training tool--half as large is enough for a Spaniel. You will need two as training progresses.
All I’m getting is to send the dog to a professional trainer and spend hundreds of dollars for something you can do yourself. This isn’t rocket science. Take your time and consistency is the key. I’m not a professional but able to achieve desired results.
First time dog owner, I was able to follow a program and got my dog through it. Last summer my 16 months pup went 3/3 for her senior hunt test. Long journey but it was doable.
Okay, almost didn’t click on this video but I’m glad I did. I was laughing all the way through. He’s so excited, adorable and real lol Thanks for the review
I've had the Garmin sport pro for about a week now and I had to charge the receiver, it had quite a few corrections on it. I have the collar on the dog about 8 hrs a day, Is that normal to charge the receiver about once a week or more depending on the work your doing? The transmitter didn't take much to recharge it. It took 2hr 30min to recharge the receiver.
I believe the receiver has about a 30 hour run time. It tells you in the instructions. So a charge once a week sounds about right if you're using it for 8 hours a day. I would caution you having it on the dog for that many hours a day. Keep an eye on the dogs neck to make sure there are no rub marks beginning to develop. I have seen that often when a dog wears the collar for extended periods of time every day. The transmitter never uses as much battery as the receiver because the transmitter is only burning battery when you are pushing the button and sending a signal. the receiver on the other hand is always searching for a signal when it is turned on so it will most often need charging before the transmitter. Because of that, the transmitter will usually charge quicker. 2.5 hours of charge time for the receiver is normal if it is very low or dead.
