Training an older dog possible?

[HuntingIdaho]

I have had this black lab since he was a puppy, 4 now. I started hunting 3 years ago, and never really gave training him any thought. Am I fighting a losing battle to wait this long? He is a great dog! swims for days, and will retrieve, just kinda stubborn at times.

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[redlab1]

He can still be trained to hunt. If you take your time and get a good training program to work with. You will have to start out like you were training a puppy, go slow but delibertly. You may not get him to the point that you would have if you'd have started him as a puppy, but you can get him to the point that you can enjoy him beside you in the field. Good luck and keep us updated.

[SeniorCoot]

shouldn't be a problem-just start with basics-