RAVE Retrievers

11/22/2024

Class Sunday.

11/20/2024

Class tonight! Time to work.

11/19/2024

It is always important to know your breed, know the pedigree. In the long run a well bred dog is easier to teach. It also helps if you really love dogs and are a hunter with some savvy.

11/19/2024

Story time . It has been awhile. The woman who came only because of the handsome men in my classes. I got a call regarding lessons but the focus was on the photos of men with their dogs. I made it a point to tell her they were all happily married and most with kids. When she came for her free lesson she was flirting and trying to carpool with those that lived in New Braunfels. No takers! 😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣 😂. Unbeknownst to me.this dog had been to 2 other trainers and unsuccessful results. She was asking about shotguns etc and went and purchased one. Still seeking attention from the guys and not learn"ing anything from classes at all. She picked up her dog on Thursday to go to the coast with random new guys. I can barely work a dog if it is only here 3 days a week. She loved letting the dog run the beach which is counterproductive for a good recall. It did not take long for me to figure out as well as clients what the real problem was....Her! Then come to find out it was an auction dog. I have never known reputable breeders giving away a great dog for an auction. They dump their no brains at auctions always. One day she was saying how much he had improved to the next week she was leaving. She found a couple of guys this time.LoL I believe her 4th trainer had a little success since she couldn't drop by and get him as often. GSP are not known for their intelligence. You don't get GSP for Duck hunting. Look for a Retriever in the breed. After this individual left then it was told that she was as wild as her dog. It is best to come to training and hunting for knowledge and not taken men.We always wish these people well . Blame the trainer, then the dog but they never look at themselves. Hunting for a man instead of training isn't usually successful. Empty dog and empty owner. I can't help you if you don't follow the program and learn what you need to have to work your dog. The Blonde who wasn't a Blonde will always be a comical reminder to be happy about being unburdened by air heads. We get some super strange people😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣 😂 😃.

11/13/2024

Class today. Thankful to live in the great state of Texas.

11/12/2024

Class tomorrow. The mosquitoes are horrible.

11/11/2024

Thank you to all who served.

11/05/2024

Parents send their kids to therapist instead of psychiatrist and ask the non medical doctor to fix their kids with medications as fast as they can and walk out. Parents pretend they are not part of the problem, the fix, the repair or behavior modification necessary. Dog owners call or come by explain and show the trainers all the bad the dogs does. He jumps, he has no manners, bust out doors, Knocks down children, barks all the time, can't walk on a leash. He isTimid, he is frightened and a reactive dog. Always wanting to drop them off for us with the list to fix as quickly as possible. They do say please and run away to be busy. They are too busy with the parties, too busy with dinner out under the stars drinking. They have octoberfest, wurstfest, drunkfest, Halloween, Thanksgiving and all the benefits, fundraisers, Christmas parties, New years, vacations, valentines day, rodeo. Not because they are involved in Ag or livestock or anything butt they want to dress up and pretend , eat and drink always. Oh and here comes Fiesta .If you can't manage your important time do not have kids and don't get dogs. Complain all you want about school teachers, coaches trainers ,your kids , your dogs . The real truth is it is you . You can't get dogs or kids and just let them run free with no Boundaries and not teaching NO, and meaning it. Your squirrels in your head gives it to your dogs . Understanding the issues and the full complexity of the equation is the only way to solve or resolve problems. No excuses , no more lies. It is time to be honest to find priorities. And in the end of the day no body really cares about your nonsense excuses, but your children and dogs will appreciate quality time. Showing up for class and not being committed to the class will not work. Listen , learn it and put your darn phones away and engage. We have a society of
, "me first, me only and me always. "

11/04/2024

Good Morning. We had a fun filled class with Roosters , FF, obedience work. You can't have a good dog without formal obedience. I love when someone tells me ,."oh you don't teach obedience , you are a gundog trainer." The foundation is obedience. I don't allow my dogs to drag me anywhere! If they need a flat collar, pinch, e collar two leashes, harnesses ,not to mention the darn bridles they use the dog is not obedient. Which brings me to the need for some to throw an e collar on young pups and they are clueless about its use . I many cases you get them more reactive, hyped up and over heating dog. The other side is a shut down broken dog. You must know dogs and their types before strapping collars on. I am totally not against collars but, I believe a dog would be taught basics without any tools but you! Then after they fully understand and are consistently working transition to collar. But a dog should work well without one !

11/03/2024

11/03/2024

Well daylight savings has me totally off now. It will be a Long day ahead until I adjust. Class today at 8 am. When the 🐓 crows you will know. Have a safe and enjoyable day whatever your priority might be. For some if us it is time with these amazing Dogs.

11/02/2024

Class Sunday 8 am with or without you.

11/02/2024

I cannot tell you how many people want dogs like mine. The problem is they forget they don't have my energy, character or discipline. I love Dogs and Hunting and it is my lifestyle. I had to manage work, college , running, training dogs and competing in conformation, obedience, AKC, UKC hunt test , judging and real hunting. So don't get these Rocket Retrievers when you are a cup holding party kind. They will end up being out of control crazy. Not their fault. You are not the right kind of person for them. TRUTH. JUST BECAUSE I want it doesn't mean I need it.

TRAINERS CANNOT BRING OUT IN A DOG, WHAT THE BREEDER DID NOT PUT IN.
AND
TRAINERS CANNOT REMOVE FROM YOUR DOG WHAT WAS BRED INTO THEM.

Dog owners are commonly wanting a behavior removed that is genetic or innate to that individual dog. We can help you "manage" it and for you to ask more brings on the potential for inhumane and abusive measures in an attempt to suppress the undesirable behavior.

Dog owners most commonly seek more brake and less gas. Quit buying AND/OR adopting a Ferrari for your Minivan lifestyle.

Choose your dogs wisely.

11/01/2024

Sunday class .

10/30/2024

Class today.

10/28/2024