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Podcast: Training the Pointing Labrador
Episode: Puppy Foundations: Leash, Birds, and Building Focus
Description: Julie Bates reviews a group puppy ENS video and highlights practical early training: leash familiarization, live-bird exposure, vaccination considerations, and teaching focus without judgment.
She emphasizes observation over quick conclusions, consistency in handler expectations, and building a thoughtful, disciplined dog through gentle, structured learning.
YouTube Video
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaYuZIPuV1GWgUVCYPPexRET4Y6LNYx-C&si=h7H7ffQ3viO_Qg_T