Hold the Line
THE podcast for force-free gundog training! Hold the Line is committed to helping you to train your dog to an advanced level, using motivational methods and without the use of fear. Or pain. Or anything else nasty.
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 136
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 76 - chasing and how to prevent it
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In this episode, I talk about chasing - and how to turn something your dog wants to chase, into a cue to stop.
Episode 75 - the bizarre laws where I live, hardmouth, raising a puppy and engaging an unenthusiastic dog
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In this episode, I talk about the bizarre vagaries of laws local to where I live when it comes to shooting. I answer listener questions about hardmouth, raising a pup…
Episode 74 - retrievers vs HPRs (choosing a breed)
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Here are a few things to consider when choosing which type of gundog to own.
Episode 73 - questions about exercise vs training, socialisation vs handler focus and pros and cons of group classes
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Loads of great listener questions this week! If you have a question, email [email protected]
Episode 72 - behavioural trilogy (part 2) - food motivation, allergies, body sensitivity and focus
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You only really get to know the dogs you own in the deepest detail, and Ren (our GSP) is an interesting one!
Episode 71 - getting your pup swimming
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I talk about how to introduce water to your young dog or puppy.
And I waffle a bit about what different dogs bring to the table and the importance of understanding th…
Episode 70 - Split retrieves (or doubles!)
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How do we achieve reliable split retrieves whilst maintaining confidence?
Episode 69 - listener questions and thoughts about headcollars
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I answer some questions listeners have and also chat a bit about headcollars.
Episode 68 - a behavioural trilogy (part 1) - some thoughts about reactivity in working Labradors and - what happened to Fyr?
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In this episode, I talk in some detail about how we raised our Labrador litter in 2019 and our 'keeper' pup, Fyr. I discuss the evolution of her behavioural issues - …
Episode 67 - listener questions about sooooo many interesting things
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In this episode, I catch up on some listener questions about getting into trials; the value of different reinforcers and jackpots; fixing a turn whistle problem and h…
Episode 66 - 'Baby' 3-handed casting and platforms
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In this episode, I talk about the 'Baby 3-handed casting' (3HC) drill using platforms (instead of bumpers/dummies). I also chat with Emma Filby of Anglian Dog Works a…
Episode 65 - 'Drop' (that disgusting thing you are eating) and how to train it
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In this episode, I talk about the 'drop' behaviour - and how to train it so that it functions even around high value items like dead, decomposing rabbits. That smell …
Episode 64 - the turn whistle, left or right back casts and a couple of myths getting busted
Episode 63 - making things real
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In this episode, I look at a few ideas for progressing from a behaviour indoors (like a sit or a stand) to a behaviour on cue around game and at moments of high distr…
Episode 62 - the Remote Stop
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In this episode, I talk about how to train the first stage of the remote stop - 'Capturing Stillness'.
Episode 61 - Adolescence and what to do about it
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In this episode, I talk about some difficulties I'm experiencing with my 7 month old Weimaraner, Roche - and I go through a list of suggestions for people who are als…
Episode 60 - gun-shyness and puppies loose aboot the hoose
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In this episode, I answer a couple of listener questions: Working with a dog which is gun-shy and dealing with a pup about the house - how to prevent them from harass…
Episode 59 - interview with Hannah Woods and Ian Clark about Stabyhouns
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In this episode, I chat with Hannah Woods and Ian Clark about a minority breed - the Stabyhoun. For more info see the website for the UK Stabyhoun Association at stab…
Episode 58 - developing reinforcers *before* contact with game and problem-solving changes in enthusiasm
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I talk more here about the importance of developing reinforcers which are going to function in the field and in the presence of game - before introducing a pup to gam…
Episode 57 - attachment theory and puppies; preventing resource guarding; and raising a pup with strong hunting instincts
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In this episode, I talk (in brief!) about attachment theory and wonder why we don't apply this to baby puppies more. And I answer some listener questions about preven…