Need help

 I went out and got this Chocolate Lab and I need to find a place where I can take him to get trained on hunting. I live in La Crosse WI and so far I haven't found any trainers in my research. This is my first lab and he is 3 months old. He is quite a handfull. 

The main types of hunting I want to train him on is Waterfowl, and Pheasent. Does anyone know if there is such a thing like a hunting class for dogs? Or do most people train their dogs themselvs? If you all train your dogs yoursevs, what books would you recommend? 

Hey Goose,

I am about 2 hours away but I can help, check out my website www.behindtheblindslabs.com

PM if you have any questions

I'm more of a Pointing dog guy but Fox Hollow Retrievers near Mondovi seems to have had some success

Google "La Crosse WI retriever club" and you'll find some clubs nearby with guys who train and will be willing to help you (most likely). I'm sure there are some breeder/trainers in your area that will take your dog or work with you to train it for some sort of payment. Just google away. In any case you could do it yourself but it is so much less frustrating when you have experience people to ask for help/advice. I have GWP so I train with my local NAVHDA chapter and my dogs are so much the better fo the help I've recieved. Good luck and have fun with that pup!

You may just want to get your dog into basic obedience classes for now and take it from there. Find a local kennel club that is AKC certified and see what classes they offer. Spend as much time as you can with him and build a bond. He's a pup so let him be a pup.

I'm a first time dog owner and I recently purchsed the Fowl Dogs training DVDs for $65 from gundogsupply.com. After just watching the first DVD (of 3, each 2 hours long) I am very happy with my purchase. It's very detailed and shows what it's like working with a new pup and not an already fully trained dog.

I've also found a lot of helpful information and members on retrievertraining.net.

enjoy yourself and be patient. your pup looks beautiful.