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I have four Winger Mates.
They are very well made, easy to use, and effective.
I use them with Gunners Up wingers and Dogtra receivers and have been very pleased with the results.
When training...

Thank you to all the members of FT/HT clubs that work so hard to make the events possible.

As a relative new particpant in FT/HT I cannot comment on member retention. However, my most discouraging...

After completing all three series in a Master Test and not receiving a qualifying score, the judges advice to the handler was "don't make the judges think".

Angie,
The pro suggested direct pressure after attempts at attrition and indirect pressure were used but the cast refusal (or cast ignore) continued (assuming a trained dog but the diversion was...

Correct.
Assume a poison bird or heavy scent from previous falls; dog stalls as he passes scent, handler whistle sits dog.
Handler casts away from diversion. Dog takes the cast but immediately...

The question posed was "Is using direct pressure for a cast refusal effective?" and "How and when would it be used?"
In an attempt to teach a dog to avoid posion birds, suction and other...

Cast Refusal: Dog is in the front sit position in the field. Handler gives a "right over" cast. Dog turns straight back and begins independent hunt (due to some diversion/distraction/suction).

Is using Direct Pressure for a cast refusal effective?
How and when would it be used?

The question assumes an advanced dog (clearly knows the cast) that has been corrected with first, attrition...

Third series of a derby in April was a double with a 388 yard memory bird (water cheater). Water started at 300 yards with a deer feeder at 200 yards directly on the line to the mark.

the nineteen...

As dog is heeled to line in AKC Master test he heels very close to the trainer, touching or rubbing against handlers leg. Is this a DQ fault?

On return to line with bird, dog rubs handlers leg...

What is your training prgram for an advanced dog?

Jack M. Gwaltney, Jr., M.D., describes in his book "Training and Campaigning Retrievers", page 67, table 9 a "Training Program for Advanced...

Would you administer this along with Bio Sponge or one at a time?

Thank you for taking time to share your experience.

My dog has never been a "good eater". he eats jJust enough (4.5 cups) to keep him looking good.
I am trying Pro Plan Select Salmon for the...

Searched RTF for past food threads and Arkat seemed to be a consenus favorite for dogs with similar symptoms (diarrhea, urge to go, good appetite). No need to rehash food choices again, but would...

How does training for a Master Hunt test (distractions and control) and a Owner/Handler Qualifier(distance and "white") for the same weekend affect the dogs performance in each event?

Several...

What are the perceived advantages and disadvantages of using bumper boy's over launchers?
Where can each tool be used most effectively in training?

I own the Lardy DVD's TR Training and Marking. Is the new version much different?

What was experience like at the Lardy seminars?
Did you come away with practical experience that could be immediately applied to your training?
What other seminars have you attended?

Why is UKC-HRC more appealing to those clubs than AKC?

Why do these three clubs not hold an AKC Hunt Test event?

Time and money?

What is the best first aid you can administer if your dog is bitten by a snake out in the field while training?

Thank you for the overhead view of the 5th series.
The property is outstanding.

Jack M. Gwaltney, Jr., M.D. wrote an outstanding retriever training book called "Training and Campaigning Retrievers, The Principles and Practice". The section on "Bird Placement in Trials and...

Rick Stawki's Fowl Dawg series is very impressive. It offers very detailed video images of each lesson.; he is very meticulous in his approach. In addition, you can contact Rick by phone and he will...

Thank you.