Started Dog

Looking for a started retriever. My lab is 11 now and time to slow it down for him.
preferably a female,
thanks

Would also check on Retriever Training Forum (RTF) www.retrievertraining.net ..... Bigger market, bigger audience and a specific Started Dog classified section to monitor.

Budget ? And what level do you expect the dog to be working at ?

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Originally Posted by Dakota Creek

Would also check on Retriever Training Forum (RTF) www.retrievertraining.net ..... Bigger market, bigger audience and a specific Started Dog classified section to monitor.

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whitetail: * many definitions of started. Elaborate please.

Sorry. I do a lot of field hunting for geese and ducks. Also water hunting. just looking for a dog that knows the basics.
Loves to hunt. doesn't have to be hand or whistle trained.

Hope this helps

Started dog from Ontario listed on RTF today in the Started Dog classifieds.

**** Just noticed the same dog is listed here in the Hunting Gear Section.

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Originally Posted by whitetail

Sorry. I do a lot of field hunting for geese and ducks. Also water hunting. just looking for a dog that knows the basics.
Loves to hunt. doesn't have to be hand or whistle trained.

Hope this helps

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I think you are basically looking for an untrained dog. For most the 'basics' mean most of the following:
-sit, stay, come(here), whistle sit, go when sent and steady...steady....steady. The basics actually continue with more taught skills.

When you find what you are looking for please be reminded to check health clearances. If you're not sure what to ask for then ask and we'll give you a list.

Yes would defiantly want her house broke. Come sit, stay ect.

Would also like here to be use to the gun and has retrieved water fowl.
Thanks

A non pup kennel dog from a breeder won't be housebroke. Takes some work to house break a non pup who is used to peeing in the kennel when it feels like it.

You will most definitely have to invest a few bucks for what you want. My daughter adopted a 9 month chocolate lab already house broken from Big Sky Ranch Kemptville Ontario last fall. She lucked out in a big way ! The dog is wonderful and is out of working bloodlines.!I have been working with my daughter's lab on and off since last fall and she is retrieving to hand on land and water. They just advertised a field English Springer Spaniel as well and was able to find a home for him as well. Check out Big Sky Ranch Kemptville.