Unlocking Success: The True Value of a Bombproof Basics Program
Hey there, In this month’s Vblog, I want to delve into the most crucial aspect of dog training, Basics: “beginning with the end in mind”....
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Training field trial and hunt test retrievers to elevate their performance
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Pat
- Aug 9, 2023
- 5 min
THE CHILL of the WHISTLE
Why do I call it “The Chill of the Whistle”? A firm blast from the whistle is the equivalent of a harsh “NO”
Pat
- May 16, 2023
- 7 min
Breaking down a blind retrieve
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...
Pat
- Mar 20, 2022
- 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
- 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
- Jun 27, 2021
- 4 min
Grit, Perseverance & the Incredible Dog and Handler Bond
This sport is hard - expect that there will be setbacks. But it's what you do next that really matters.
Pat
- Jun 17, 2021
- 11 min
What makes a great handler?
Judy Aycock, Danny Farmer, and Jerry Patopea weigh-in to answer the question, "What makes a great handler?"
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