Which makes a better hunting/ companion dog- male or female?

 

What breed of retriever makes the best combination hunting/ family dog?

 

How old should pup be before I start training?

 

Where do I start when I start pups training?

 

How old/ when/ how do I introduce my dog to birds and guns?

 

How to cure gun/ bird shyness?

 

How do I teach my dog to mark?  (Use the pups eyes to watch birds fall and remember where they are).

 

How do I start doubles/ multiples retrievers?

 

How do I get dog steady (waiting to be sent before retrieving)?

 

How do I start dog taking lines for blind retrieves?

 

How do I teach dog to sit to whistle?

 

How do I start teaching my dog hand signals?