Guest Blog Post - Pat Nolan on Training Retriever Puppies
Guest Blog Post - Pat Nolan discusses why we MUST teach our puppies to have good working memory, mental flexibility & self control!
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Pat
- Jul 27
- 3 min
"Red Zone" Handling on Blinds
Let's discuss the "Red Zone" - that critical area at the end of a blind retrieve where you risk loosing sight or control of your dog.
Pat
- Jun 30
- 1 min
Retriever Whistle Mechanics 101
Learning the proper mechanics to blowing a whistle is critical. Check out this video to see how I blow a sharp, explosive whistle blast!
Pat
- Jun 7
- 4 min
Master Hunter to Qualified All-Age: Part 3
“Your dog is only going to be as good as you are.” I've written several tips that will make both your training & trialing more successful.
Pat
- May 31
- 4 min
Master Hunter to Qualified All-Age - Part 2
The jump from MH to QAA seems daunting but it doesn't have to be! Let's discuss developing the blind skills needed to enter your first Q!
Pat
- May 23
- 6 min
From Master Hunter to Qualified All-Age
The jump from MH to QAA seems daunting but it doesn't have to be! Let's discuss developing the marking skills needed to enter your first Q!
Pat
- Apr 10
- 3 min
Guest Blog Post: Q&A with Danny Farmer
Guest Blog Post: Danny Farmer received and answered some follow-up questions following his webinar, Game Day Handling Strategies.
Pat
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Guest Blog Post: Q&A with Mike Lardy
Guest Blog Post: Mike Lardy received and answered some follow-up questions following his webinar, Teaching Advanced Marking Concepts.
Pat
- Mar 10
- 3 min
Theming Concepts Across Set-Ups
Repeating a concept over multiple set-ups is a great way to teach your dog how to deal with specific challenges. Check out these examples.
Pat
- Feb 21
- 2 min
(Recording) A Plan of Action: Advanced Dog Problem Solving
Webinar Recording Now Available! Purina Masterclass - A Plan of Action: Advanced Dog Problem Solving.
Pat
- Jan 17
- 4 min
A Plan of Action: Advanced Dog Problem Solving
Here's the strategy I use to diagnose and address training and performance challenges in advanced-level retrievers.
Pat
- Dec 21, 2021
- 1 min
Interview: Bill Woodson & Baby (FC AFC Lock Five's Got Her Blue Genes On)
Check out my interview with Bill Woodson & Baby - the 2021 High Point Amateur Dog. This team earned an amazing 50 Amateur points in 2021!
Pat
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
Building a Successful Amateur Training Group
RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE: Purina Masterclass: Building a Successful Amateur Training Group with guests Connie Cleveland and Dennis Voigt.
Pat
- Dec 5, 2021
- 1 min
Interview with Jeff Sanders - Winner of the '21 National Derby Championship!
I had the chance to interview Jeff Sanders, the recent winner of the '21 National Derby Championship with his female labrador, Winnie.
Pat
- Nov 16, 2021
- 4 min
"Pre-Snap" Checklist for Blinds - Part 2
Do you have a plan? When preparing to run a blind, whether in training or competition, you must go through this mental checklist.
Pat
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
"Pre-Snap" Checklist for Marks - Part 1
Whether you're out training or running a National Championship, work through this list every time you prepare to head to the line.
Pat
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
The Yin & Yang of Retriever Training
Some early lessons may seem conflicting, but working the dog through them is a necessary challenge to overcome.
Pat
- Aug 30, 2021
- 4 min
Recipes vs. Philosophies
Most of the training mistakes I regret are when I jumped to a conclusion - maybe even adding a correction. Let the situation develop!
Pat
- Aug 21, 2021
- 7 min
Q&A - Wagon Wheel Lining Drill
We just wrapped up our first free mini-course - Wagon Wheel Lining Drill. Several training questions were submitted which I've answered here
Pat
- Jul 29, 2021
- 5 min
The Most Important Thing? Bombproof Basics.
Creating resilience and mental toughness doesn’t happen by chance. It starts with baby steps early in basics and is developed over time.