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Yes, finally, it's here. The long-awaited sequel to *The Fundamentals*, the new book is called *Force-Free Gundog Training: Precision and Progression" and it's availa…

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Amazingly, my new book (Force-Free Gundog Training: Precision and Progression) is nearly ready. WHOOP!! It should be out in a few weeks.... 

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This is a ramble of an episode (both subject-wise and literally) covering ticks, the come-in whistle on retrieves and early canine pregnancy.

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In this episode, I recount our incredibly stressful race against the clock to get the right stuff, in the right place, at the right time. Phew.

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What are the pros and cons of working tests?

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This episode is an outdoor ramble (verbally and physically!).... 

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Here are some useful tips for moving onto marks and then blinds across water.

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This is a slight bonanza of a wandering episode, where I waffle about prepping for our upcoming litter, woes around tick products, why it's a useful training opportun…

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I talk about prioritising your enjoyment of the actual activity of working your dog in the field, separate to any achievements, goals or objectives. It's not about th…

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In this episode I waffle in response to a listener's question about using bird launchers and control at the flush of game.

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This episode is an assortment of amazingly interesting things. It's like a box of Quality Street, only with a lot of The Purple Ones. 

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A quah episode (question and answer)  about a dog who is under good control in training scenarios - but out of control, in trials. 

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In this episode, I talk about the skill and concept which is 'lining'. I introduce my new course (creatively called 'Lining') - which you can get a discount on using …

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Why we need to ensure a split doesn't develop (hopefully this intrigues you enough to listen to more!)

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This episode is not necessarily going to provide the structure some of you really want - because I don't think that's helpful, for puppies. But it will give you some …

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This is a slightly jam-packed episode which leaps around various different subjects!

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In this episode, I respond to an email from a listener about a dog which became worried about specific (unknown) elements of competition.

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In this episode, I talk about feeding raw on a budget. And about the ethics and implications of selecting for dogs which experience verbal aversives as strong aversiv…

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In this episode, I waffle about trials as a form of assessment.

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Roche just cut her foreleg on (we think) barbed wire. The quote for sedation and stitching was astronomical. I ramble about what is going on, systemically, and about …