Hold the Line

Did you know that HPRs in the UK are expected to handle? That means: To hold straight lines. To be cast left, right and back. Essentially, to 'be' Retrievers. Some of you might thing that sounds insane....

In this episode, I answer listener questions about in-a-row blinds, dealing with frustration in blinds and the use of aversives.

Check out episodes 16, 17 And take a look at my online course, Heel.

Episodes to check out are:30, 33, 34, 36, 41, 47, 48, 62, 64, 66, 85, 88Online courses covering blind retrieves are:Blind RetrievesRemote StopFirst Steps in 3HCTraining the T Drill

For more help on this one, check out episodes:82, 87See the Reliable Recall course, on my website forcefreegundog.comOr check out the chapter on the Reliable Recall in my book, Force-Free Gundog Training: The Fundamentals for Success, available from Amazons everywhere

Check out podcast episodes:57, 58, 78

For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes:8, 33, 78And online courses:Marking Focus and Attention

For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes:10, 11, 13, 14, 19, 23, 26For an online course, see the Clicker Retrieve course

For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes:5, 23, 49, 51, 57, 58, 62, 76, 87, 89And check out my online courses:Remote StopSteadyIn brief:Build an alternative reinforcerTeach the dog to recall off game before stopping/sittingTeach the dog to stop/sit to flushTeach the dog that access to the game is contingent on their response to you (if they respond, they may get it)Imple

For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes:61, 85, 86 and 88For food motivation help, see episodes 54 and 72