Labrador Retriever Puppy Search and Rescue Training Part 1

The first of three videos detailing our approach to building a strong foundation for Search and Rescue Dog training.
Extract from an article published by the Labrador Retriever Club USA:
“Within the Labrador Retriever breed type there are variations in body style which have evolved to suit the use of the dog, as well as the preferences of individual breeders and owners. In the United States the general public has begun to label these variations mistakenly as "English or "American" style. Perhaps a better description for variations in style is "show/conformation" or "working/field" styles.
The working/field or "American" style of dog is the label often attached to a Labrador possessing lighter bone structure and exhibiting more length of leg, a less dense coat, and a narrower head with more length of muzzle.
The conformation/show or "English" style Labrador is generally thought of as a stockier dog, heavier of bone and shorter on leg and with a denser coat, and having a head often described as "square or blocky." However, working/field variations occur in England as well, so this description is not necessarily suitable.”
The first Labradors in the United States were imported from England in 1911.
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[@haley6502]

This is the most fun I've ever had watching a training video. My kind of method.

[@davedowe6821]

The world does not deserve Stonnie Dennis. But we have him, and I'm thankful.

[@StonnieDennis]

I texted that to my wife; hopefully she will take that to heart!

[@danniosgood1362]

@@StonnieDennis 😂 hopefully she did lol.

[@GauravMedikeri]

Hey Stonnie, I started watching your videos when i got my lab pup 4 years ago. Did the obedience training with him & i'm proud to say that he's one of the most well behaved dogs i've had. I think it's your training that made the difference. The best part is that the training doesn't seem forced onto him. We always end on a high note leaving him wanting more. I like that you constantly praise & encourage the dog & never hurt them. You're an excellent trainer & above all a wonderful human being for loving these animals genuinely. Keep up the good work & Kudos on picking a good wife (your other video), ;-)

[@FarmerFpv]

Congrats on such success, I'm having the same success with my Chessie Pup/Chesapeake Bay Retriever watching Stonnie's Videos, this man knows what he's doing. Best of all he genuinely loves doing it!

[@neisovo8177]

You kinda give me Bob Ross vives but with dogs! I loved your video

[@VeronikaCroft]

I agree!

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

What an amazing human! Even with a 6yo video I’m just in awe of how great you are with this beautiful smart and wonderful pup. My lab was water rescue and had this same super chill personality as a pup, and his entire 15 year life. He LOVED trainings and loved going to work.

[@C_Squared]

Every time I see you work a lab I’m very impressed.

[@KnowingDogs]

I have seen hundreds of dog training videos in my career but honestly I enjoyed this as much or more than anything! Beautiful work!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@stellacwalker]

Some videos I gotta watch twice. So cute those little fellas,real nice 😊 workout,love it

[@all_4_paws797]

I love the way that he talks to the puppy.

[@FarmerFpv]

I just finished watching all 3 of these videos yesterday and I'm watching them all over again already. Just seeing you get more and more attached to Holmes every second, goes to show how fantastic of a job he will do because he loves working hard for Uncle Stonnie. :) Holmes is just too precious! Hard to tell if he is a show line or a field type lab? He kinda looks like a mix of both. Again thanks for taking the time to make these videos, so many of us really appreciate you, Sir!

[@danielhall2870]

Oh this is just brilliant! Breath of fresh air!

[@ritacaoey]

I don't have a dog to train but I came here after doing forensics homework on HRD dogs. I had to search for more videos of these adorable dogs being such good boys! The Paul Bunyan bit got me ahaha

[@hoovy2319]

“Oh you’re the best dog I’ve ever seen!” Other Dogs: *Stares in Dog*

[@benstevens6634]

This video is training me to be such a good dog

[@ohighogrows2292]

Thanks for all of your videos. I've had plenty of dogs but this is the first time I've had a puppy. It's great to be able to have some kind of a reference. Thanks again!

[@kitcatsmom]

I'm not sure who impressed me more on that log!

[@RatdogDRB]

There's a little champion right there! He's got heart.

[@ashleym5000]

I need this level of supportive teaching in my life🤣.

[@FarmerFpv]

Your Labragoat videos are the best I've seen!

[@DeezNoots78]

youve become my favorite youtuber in this past month, it would be a dream to work with you in some capacity. i hold you to a high regard. youre an amazing person. god bless

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@nicke6394]

You are an absolute master in the art of dog training. It’s a pleasure to watch 👌🙌

[@kg5nja693]

I dont own a dog but would like to some day soon. What I like about watching your videos is how you give the dogs praise. I could be wrong but I think the dogs understand it. Great video Thank you for taking me along

[@reneecopeland1095]

I enjoy watching every video you produce. I learn something every time. You help me w the 1 yr old toy poodle and I'm sure this will help w the 10wk old toy poodle I will soon have. Your videographer & your son do a great job too! Thank you.

[@0003Zeb]

I take my hat off to you Mr Dennis, cracking bit of training with the labragoat!

[@lapointdaniel]

18:08 Fantastic. Enjoying watching you teach this little buddy.

[@powderdays7557]

What a good puppy, what a fine animal

[@britishpatriot812]

What a great dog. Lovely video, thank you sir🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@rajashekarashekara9131]

Fantastic training. Impressed me a lot. Thanks. This is real training.

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

lol I started applauding when he sat on the boulder.

[@Chavez3d]

One of the best vids you’ve posted!!

[@slainejaine4775]

Really liked this video I feel like itll be helpful training my aussie for SAR

[@dbmail545]

What a great workout for a 15 week old.

[@imjelo]

Doggo : "What about me boss?!"

[@joem1634]

Wonderful video Puppy training at its best in nature

[@michelleanderson8370]

Labragoat!! I laughed so hard woke my dogs. Priceless

[@smilingdog54]

Such a calm nice pup!

[@labradorphobospathfinder]

You definitely given the best fundation for SARK9 training! Great job!

[@StonnieDennis]

Good luck!

[@labradorphobospathfinder]

Thank you!

[@tomsgorky3617]

Is it for cadaver or live saving?

[@labradorphobospathfinder]

Toms Gorky I train her to found victims alive.

[@tomsgorky3617]

Labrador Pathfinder have you trained her to identify the victim? Is it for USAR or avalanche?

[@littleninjai222]

OMG I'm watching and learning the best of the best dog training and LMAO...Labragoat 😂😂😂. You sir are amazing.

[@elitespaceace3409]

Hey what’s that nifty vest thing you’re wearing?

[@emilymontgomery9692]

Hi Stonnie, After I graduate from college with my nursing degree, I’m wanting to join a search and rescue team and get a German Shepherd. I am from Kentucky too, and I was wondering if you could point out any places for me to take my puppy to, as to expose them to the environment that is typical for rescue work? I am from Nelson County. Thanks.

[@StonnieDennis]

A lot of people have been asking about SAR. I think I’ll do a new series!

[@emilymontgomery9692]

@@StonnieDennis That would be awesome! 👍

[@pauladarkangelgambino6970]

Hahahaha..love the Labragoat 😅😅😅! its ace love you traing tecs there great..get my puppy on the 1st of July 2018and ive been watching all your vids well done with the way you train them...😆😆 UK England..

[@brianfuller5868]

Awesome video. I have a friend in California who trains dogs. He says only a small percentage of dogs will ever be SAR. Most dogs are very uncomfortable about heights/ unstable surfaces/tight spaces.

[@StonnieDennis]

That's probably a fair assessment. Early training raises that percentage exponentially though.

[@alexmcgrath827]

how do i go about breaking the habit my dog has to chase the tires on the atv? and do i even have to break that habit before i teach her to ride ?

[@stevehofmaster7489]

Excellent video,love your labragoat!

[@amberblyledge7859]

I have an Aussie lab cross that I would love to try and have him be a search and rescue dog. It would be an excellent mix with my EMT training and we live right by a national forest. He just got his third set of parvo shots and I am probably going to take him to the forest in a week or so. Although I have my own land to work on too.

[@kajdabeagle6588]

Absolutely awesome as always, please carry on... :-)

[@AngelHoffer97]

What an amazing little lab

[@marco1219]

To train a search and rescue dog, what should you look for?

[@dzrtgoat]

Been looking for a place to help with training so I can get it qualified for surch and rescue and all I get is the run around

[@rhoglo]

Labragoat.😀😀😀😀

[@OlWolf1011]

Steve Glovsky Yeah! Cracked me up, too! 😂😂😂

[@jshow5760]

Do you have any tips on selecting a puppy with search and rescue potential?

[@mark2727]

Very impressed with your training a special service dog. I am hoping to find a service-therapy dog for my son who's developmentally challenged & has epilepsy. Lab's are the best when they are trained properly. I hope to get some tips by watching your videos so I can effectively train & work with my son's dog when I adopt one from our local Lab rescue.

[@technicallyedible7272]

Is there a training-related reason for the trainer having bare feet? Stupid question I know, but curious if it is an intentional decision with relation to the training. Great Vid! Thank You!

[@ringostar2407]

How much weeks is the puppy in this video

[@beastinblack4055]

Bob Ross of the dog world!

[@jbrandona119]

“Labragoat” got me to sub 😂

[@TrentScottPMESPORTINGGOODS]

Hello I have a quick question. What is your go to treat during training? Could you provide the brand of treat as well? Thanks a bunch

[@MichaelsPwner]

Trent Scott their normal kibble. Cut out a portion of kibble from their diet to be used as training treats.

[@The_Greedy_Orphan]

Just curious, you're very good at training intelligent dogs like retrievers, now I'll be honest I havnt gone through all of your videos, but is it possible to do the same with small restless dogs like West Highland terriers or more docile dogs like pugs?

[@woohooivan]

The Hungry Orphan Anything is possible but just remember different breeds for different needs!

[@poloiifowgee3756]

nice treat vest sir, seems very convenient for the owner . may i know where can i also buy that type of treat vest?

[@chamaandrew6851]

Wow this s wonderful

[@Prezzo1990]

How do i get my pup to wait?

[@briimarie2218]

I fond it crazy stonmoe is bare foot during all this haha

[@dylahimovic9673]

Are you Gandalf?

[@rhoglo]

Does the food u r giving the dogs count as part of their food for the day

[@FarmerFpv]

Yes he talks about that on another video.

[@Mahaloth]

Can you turn around? Turn flump

[@brianskyberg]

Hello Stonnie Dennis! What are you feeding your dogs as you train them? Thank you for doing these videos!

[@axiong1036]

Take the tires off your neighbor's car. They won't know. 😂😂😂

[@hawkman87]

Goat is a good name for a dog.

[@olk3]

Nice bike.

[@anthonygraybosch2202]

Superhero training ftw

[@denalimoore123]

I love this man, labri-goat had me laughing so hard

[@willowtheworkingdog7824]

Is it true its 250 an HOUR????? I was really wanting to work with you

[@kasieream5977]

How old is the puppy? And which strain of labrador retriever makes a better SAR dog? And does any dog breed make a better SAR dog than a lab?

[@commonsenseandreason2492]

Is that an English Lab?

[@judyjustus4483]

Yellow lab

[@compa4929]

I don't know how you were walking around barefoot. I used to be able to do that when I was younger walking around the yard or the gravel driveway but you were walking around the woods.

[@jameswilson4992]

I’m calling my search dog a labragoat. She isn’t a lab nor goat, but she is a labragoat.

[@policemurugan6267]

hi,my black lab puppy is 1 1/2 month old it did not obey my words what can i do????

[@youscoot]

I miss rockstar Stonnie

[@StonnieDennis]

My wife and eldest son forced me to grow up when he went off to school.

[@ChickenPermissionOG]

Wonder if he would do what you want if you didn't have treats.

[@StonnieDennis]

Yes, after he reaches the habituation threshold.

[@amberblyledge7859]

I was worried that my puppy was lagging behind. Apparently not. He pretty much has all the training he can have at this stage. He's still a little spooked about heights, but we have Up Off Under Over Through In Out Sit Down Stay (is iffy) Wait (sometimes iffy) Be Gentle Spin Come And a few more that aren't worth mentioning. Now when I say we have it, I mean he has at least a basic understanding of it. Not polished necessarily. Especially stay, though I think that may be a maturity thing as he is only 12 weeks. His best are Up, Off, Sit, Down, Through, Load up (get in the car), Come, and Be Gentle.

[@kingfilms8127]

Can a lab give biryh without mating

[@kingfilms8127]

How to stop my labrador from pullingat leash and stop trying to eat my pet rabbits

[@chiefcamon]

Use a prong collar. and feed him your pet rabbits

[@kingfilms8127]

Delta S1x it would harm my dog

[@chiefcamon]

King Films8 no it won't. Look up some videos on it. The new style prong collars have rounded edges, check them out.

[@labradorphobospathfinder]

Training. Every dog needs different type of training, consult with a dogtrainer, who will help you.

[@user-lb6mm8di8m]

Teach him the heel position sitting and practice walking loose leash indoors getting him to sit before he starts pulling, it'll take awhile to be able to walk loose leash for the entire walk but repetition is key! No need for a prong collar just encourage and redirect with treats. work on getting his attention when you're out so he looks to you for guidance

[@CitizenJournoTN]

What about when the treats run out, and then you want him to do something?

[@StonnieDennis]

Treats are like training wheels on a bike; one uses them until they are no longer needed!

[@superduper1917]

Physical Socialization! I know in context it’s proper. Out of context in 2020, it’s Hilarious!

[@lisamanson4937]

There is no damn way I'm giving my dog a treat every two feet.

[@StonnieDennis]

I don’t think you understand the nature of reward progression; two feet then four feet, then eight feet, then sixteen feet, then ten yards, then twenty yards, then forty yards, then every football field, etc…

[@commonsenseandreason2492]

nevermind

[@benjammin2877]

Don't you wish you had arms? Hahaha

[@modularnepl900]

Ain't you goin to hurt his joints this way when he's such a young pup?

[@StonnieDennis]

That’s nonsense..:

[@modularnepl900]

@@StonnieDennis I always hear "dont let your puppy to jump down from heights as this may cause dysplasia" an stuff like that...

[@judyjustus4483]

@@modularnepl900 it’s actually better to exercise your puppies joints and keep them as active as possible throughout their life. Healthy diet is also a factor in dysplasia and other issues.

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[@The_Greedy_Orphan]

The absolute fuck are you talking about dumbass?

[@hdhhdd1]

The Hungry Orphan well Not u Orphan !!

[@shanakarlsen3952]

Labragoat, so funny😂😂😂😂 I had a black lab retriever that once swam out past the bowies at the beach. She was having such a good time, she was literally showing off by doing somersaults , while everyone at the beach was watching in panic, ME MOST OF ALL!!!! She finally swam back to shore, proud and happy as she could be. Best dog i ever had. Miss her like crazy

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