Why do I call it “The Chill of the Whistle”? A firm blast from the whistle is the equivalent of a harsh “NO”

Let's talk about the art of bird placement and why it is so crucial.

Water Tune Up is a must do for any advanced retriever training program

Picture this… You’ve just walked up to watch test dog in the Amateur. This is the first time you have made it to the water blind in a...

“Test Theming” The Power of Repetition As a professional retriever trainer with over 40 years of experience, I always emphasize the...

Hi everyone! I am still on a high from last weeks “Retrieving For Love” Seminar that I helped with in Giddings, Texas. After spending 3...

Hi everyone, If you're passionate about retriever training, then you know that the success of any training program is all about...

I wrote this article based on the outline for a presentation I gave at Auburn University during a Sports Medicine Symposium. The piece is...

Hello everyone!! I hope you are having an awesome weekend. For those of us here in the US, I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving. This...

I want to share with you a very important concept that I believe is an essential part of your dog’s early development. When you are in...

Perfected over the last 40 years, I'm excited to announce that I will be launching a digital course on "Bombproof Basics" later this fall!

Guest Blog Post - Pat Nolan discusses why we MUST teach our puppies to have good working memory, mental flexibility & self control!

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.

Learning the proper mechanics to blowing a whistle is critical. Check out this video to see how I blow a sharp, explosive whistle blast!

“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.

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!

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!

Guest Blog Post: Danny Farmer received and answered some follow-up questions following his webinar, Game Day Handling Strategies.

Guest Blog Post: Mike Lardy received and answered some follow-up questions following his webinar, Teaching Advanced Marking Concepts.

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.