Hunting Dog Training

My puppy will drop for a piece of food only when i put my hand down in front of him. How can i advance this command to only voice. He is scratching the crap out of my hand and arm for the treat. He understands sit on command but wont drop by voice.

I would like to train my dog to do everything from sit to being the ears for my deaf son.
I would love for some information on the best dvd or books or anything that would help me do this.
I live in Ireland and as I am aware of, there is no DEAF DOG training here.
Thanking you in advance.

Where did Judy Strickland’s dog training in Kirkwood go? Did they move or completely close up shop? They were great with training our dog.

What does the collar do if not a shock? Is it worth $60.00? I have a new puppy! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

I have a 6 month old Black lab named Saghani Takoda. My dream has always been to have a therapy dog. I have started obviously with the basic training in obediance. What I am looking for now is what kind of specific training will she need other than obidiance in order to fill her roll as a therapy dog! There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a smile that a dog brings to a sick child’s or person’s face! Any ideas for a web site to go to or organization would be greatly appreciated!