The concept behind gun dog training is to capture and maintain your dog’s focus on you, and so, if your dog is sniffing the ground while you’re teaching him to heel then obviously you are not maintaining that focus. Let me teach you how to get that focus back: It’s important that your dog understand […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]