For info on MAPP gas-fueled remote bumper launchers.
These launchers are easy to set-up, load and inexpensive to use. Orders can be placed directly with Thunder Equipment for the launchers. We recommend Dogtra remotes which can be purchased through Muddybay Retrievers.
The Retriever Journal magazine is loaded with health info, training tips, hunting experiences/tips, etc. Also available on this site are some of the books/dvds that Peak Performance recommends.
This site contains a vast array of training equipment including bumpers, whistles, blank pistols, books, dvds, etc. Their prices are competitive and items are usually in stock and shipped promptly.
Retrievers Online is a publication that contains info on training tips/drills, field trial and hunt test issues, health info, etc. The editors are very successful in field trials AND are avid hunters.
The AKC Parent Club of the Labrador Retriever
Established 1931
BOOKS
The 10 Minute Retriever
By: John and Amy Dahl
Training Retrievers to Handle
By: D.L. and Ann Walters
Retriever Training Drills for Marking
By: James B. Spencer
Total E-collar Conditioning
By: Mike Lardy
The Working Retriever
By: Tom Quinn
DVD's
Sound Beginnings
with Jackie Mertens
Total E-collar Conditioning with Mike Lardy
Right Start
with Jim Van Engen
The Rex Carr-Dave Rorem
Retriever Training Seminar
A comprehensive dvd for training your retriever using an electric collar
"Forrest" Butcher and "Otter" Sweet