Well done Anna. That's what more trainers should do!
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Well done Anna. That's what more trainers should do!
EvanG
After you have e-collar conditioned your dog to that command, you should have an activated collar on him anytime he's out. It's far better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it....
Yes, they're bred for it since they are bred to work for a living. A field bred Labrador should have lots of enthusiasm and stamina because a working dog works in the most challenging circumstances;...
Dogs don't make two-sided heeling difficult. People do. Our failures with it are self fulfilling prophesy. The mechanics are the same on either side. So are commands.
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We start serving our mission Tuesday morning. It's a 12 month service mission managing the Bishop's Storehouse. See you next year!
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This, I suspect, is most of the "why", along with some limitations on training grounds. Many people fall into the practice of 'training down' to the HT level and place needless barriers on field...
May I ask why your blinds are so short?
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This is a common treatment "back in her box". Dogs don't learn anything in the box. Keep her on line. Stick to sit w/"quiet" command, have your gunner pick up the bird and re-throw. Repeat until...
Pour on the marks. Let up on the drill work a bit. Run lots of easy single marks, and work very gradually toward more challenging ones in slightly more cover and with a few factors like roads,...
What training did you do to give her the skills to run blinds in association with marks?
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Yes, that's pretty typical. But don't ignore it. Do you have a heeling stick?
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May I suggest looking into a solid proven retriever training program directed specifically toward fieldwork? There are several good ones that are current in methodology, sequential, and easy to...
Formal Basics takes, on average, six months, and usually begins when the pup is six months old. Here is what it looks like.
The components of Basics in order
1) “Here”
2) “Heel & Sit”...
Contact Janice Gunn at TNT Kennels in Abbotsford. TNT Retrievers - TNT Kennels Jan is a friend of mine, and knows her way around virtually all the dog games, including fieldwork. She and John have...
How are you training this dog? Are you following a specific program?
Steadiness and honoring - YouTube
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The breeder; would that be Anne? Do you live near Abbotsford? I can hook you up with a couple first rate trainers. I mean this in the most constructive way. You need them.
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Are you on the Island or mainland? I have many friends in BC. In fact I've done a seminar there each of the past 10 years.
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And by the way, they're also fun as all get out! That's why people do it! They're challenging and rewarding, and you'll meet some of the nicest dog people ever when you go. Interestingly, some...
This is what I view as a characteristic Qualifying triple; not tight at all, the distances are moderate, roughly 150 yards on the middle mark, looks like only 60-75 yards on the right, and about the...
So Alex, is your question answered?
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There are field sports for retrievers called Field Trials, and another called Hunt Tests. Other sports are also available, but do not directly relate to hunting skills. Your dog's JH came from the...
If they can do waterfowl they can do upland. They don't need to point for upland. It's a bonus if they do, but not necessary. Quarter & flush. Easy training and fun.
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Any chance you can shoot some video of your next session?
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In the off chance that those inquiring here really do have open minds, here is the straight story on FF.
What You Should Know About Force Fetch
An Introduction
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It won’t go away!...
Good luck.
EvanG
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