5- The Conditioned Response to Retrieve

The Seven Positive Rules Of Training

The Seven Positive Rules Of Training

There are seven positive rules that apply to ALL dog training. These seven rules are the key to successful dog training: Always COMMAND your dog, NEVER ask your dog Be consistent with your commands, reprimands and praise. Give a command ONLY when you are prepared to enforce it immediately. Punish the dog ONLY when you […]

A Little About The Electronic Training Collar and Your Retriever

A Little About The Electronic Training Collar and Your Retriever

The introduction of the Electric Training Collar into your retriever training program is an important decision, and one that should not be taken lightly. Not only can the Electronic Training Collar be one of the more expensive training tools you’ll own, but also if used incorrectly by a trainer, it has the potential to devastate […]

Three Levels of Volume

Three Levels of Volume

There are three levels of volume necessary for your training vocabulary. Keep in mind; you need to be sensitive to the temperament and disposition of your retriever. Volume and tone must be appropriate for the retriever’s age and ability to understand. Your voice is to command, not to be mistaken as a reprimand. First Level […]

The “Two Second Rule”

The "Two Second Rule"

The Two Second Rule is by far the most important psychological training tool at your disposal, and it is VERY important that you understand its purpose. Each of your retriever training lessons are made up of an assorted collection of pre-planned training Segments that collectively make up ether a TEN minute, or TWENTY minute Training […]

Determining Quick & Deliberate Motion From Your Retriever

Determining Quick & Deliberate Motion From Your Retriever

The word “quickly” is a relative term in the dog training industry, but it implies that your retriever moves to take the training bumper at a speed that you are comfortable with. Some retrievers move very fast to take the bumper while others may move considerably slower. My point is; you need to be comfortable […]