More retriever help

[specktator]

I use "load up" to get them in the truck. when we first started doing it i would just slap the tailgate a few times and command "load up" and he would jump in. Some dogs are tougher than others but i never had much of a problem getting mine to load up. I use "kennel" to get him to go in his kennel or to get in his dog box in the back of my truck. I only use a box if i have a bunch of gear in the bed, or more than one dog travelling with me.

Natural Light Kid's tactic sounds like a pretty good one to try.

I dont think there is ever too young an age to start bringing your dog hunting. As long as I have been hunting, whoever has the new pup just brings him along no matter how old he/she is whenever hunting season comes around. just let him sit and watch the veteran dog work. i think that is better training for your pup than anything, letting it watch another dog work.