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Here is a link to the video from Fanny Gott where a dog learns to work around a female in season.

Or: http://www.fannygott.com/epic-learning-a-big-lesson?fbclid=IwAR1F…

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I ponder the options available when we are disappointed by a dog which fails to live up to our expectations in some way.

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Today I answer questions about biting puppies and recall problems in hunting dogs. I also describe another great lining drill, the 3-in-a-row drill.

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In this episode, I describe a 4-spoked and 8-spoked wagonwheel lining drill - which requires very little space to train, so can be done in your yard or garden.  

I als…

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I ponder the implications of the recent 'lockdown' in the UK:  Can you drive a short distance to exercise your dog in a remote area, or do you have to exercise in a c…

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Let's keep the economy going and help small businesses that have had to move online :) 

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Today, I talk about the most important qualities for training a blind retrieve:

• Run or confidence
• Maintaining a straight line

And which types of blind retrieve we can us…

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In this episode, I chat with Hannah Branigan about:

1. food motivation - and how to work with dogs which lack it (especially in the field or in high arousal situations) a…

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In this episode, I talk with Ellen Nauman - programme director of OBATs - the Official BAT School. 

We discuss BAT, developed by Grisha Stewart - and how BAT helps do…

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In this episode:

• I do the draw to find out who is going to win the one remaining proof of my book!
• I have a mini-rant about COIs and people disregarding them.
• And (mostl…

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This episode covers Phase 7 & 8 of the clicker retrieve process and is the final instalment in this process. 

Do look back at earlier episodes of this podcast to foll…

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In this episode I answer questions about:

• Why is the clicker retrieve trained in the way it is?
• Should or could we teach dogs to quarter between visible targets like wh…

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In this episode, I talk about what I'm getting up to with Fyr - in terms of both socialisation and training.

And I answer listener questions :)

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In this episode, I answer a question about training the Remote Sit.  And I cover Phase 7 of the clicker retrieve - putting the hand target and pick-up together.

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My book, Force-Free Gundog Training:  The Fundamentals for Success, is now available on Amazon (world-wide!).  If you do pick up a copy, please do leave an Amazon rev…

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In this episode, I chat with Anne Taguchi from Touchstone Weimaraners in Los Angeles.

Anne is a seasoned and accomplished field trial competitor and breeder of working…

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In this episode, I talk about why it's important to plan your training sessions.

I also mention a great free template you can download for planning your training, whic…

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In this episode, I look at Phase 6 of the clicker retrieve process:  Proofing the hold against food.  

If your dog can master this step, you will have an extremely rel…

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In this episode, I chat with Dr Gayle Watkins about what Avidog has to offer us as breeders, puppy owners and handlers.  If you'd like more information about Avidog, …

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In this episode, I attempt to cover several heelwork exercises at breakneck speed.  

I also answer a question from Ally about over-arousal during heelwork.