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you need to find a way to override the hunt test excitement. I like to advance the dogs education, such as: teach him distractions or poison birds. more discipline on blinds will override your...

The theory behind forcing into the water is to make your dog understand that he must go into the water when commanded. if you got that point across,it would be rare that i would recommend re-forcing....

make sure you actually have a problem before you attempt to correct it, or you may find yourself with a bigger problem.
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Dave S. thanks for the input, but i downloaded a copy to try and i just didn't work for me.
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Hi all, I'm in the market for a dog billing program, does anyone know if someone has one on the market?

i'll assume that we are talking about a competitive dog, not a gun dog.
The # one thing i looked for in any beginner dog when i trained for field trials was, HOW HE HANDLED PRESSURE. i consistently...

Glenda; many years ago i attended a herding competition and witnessed quite a few of the dogs fall apart in certain skills; mainly separating the sheep. i thought to myself, a little collar work...

When he's ready to go into formal training.
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There's an old saying that seems appropriate; "you don't have a problem until you point the finger at it". your dog has popped one time, you don't have a popping problem. simply get the dog to the...

could be a side effect from forcing on game, which is a no, no in my book
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Guy's, I guess i've been asleep, so please tell me, what book, video or professional trainer is advocating forcing on game these days?
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Elevate your standard in every aspect of his life, especially in the field. it begins at home, when you take him out of the truck, walking to line and on line. put him on a mat on remote sit, he...

Be careful not to create more problems than you are attempting to solve. you're dealing with a very sophisticated level of training (selection) that most dogs cannot achieve. 99 percent of dogs will...

i have a great deal of respect for any knowledgeable trainer who writes a book or make a video about dog training; it's very difficult and time consuming. As many novice trainers already know, there...

one of the most eye opening quotes i ever heard was when Rex was asked, "why do you think we are able to train dogs to such a high level" his answer was, " BECAUSE THEY ASSUME THE GUILT" . As a...

nothing about dog training is perfect, move on and accept his level as good enough for now. Work on the hold or whatever other problems you encounter as you continue to advance your dog in his basic...

Dogs shape the character of man moreso than man shpaes the character of dogs! Uncle frank
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you'd be surprised at what the water decheating will get you. As mentioned above it begins with the swim-by drill. All of the problems you mentioned will get better at first, then systematically...

The antidote to this problem depends on the overall desired accomplishment for the dog. if this dog is being trained for competition, definitely make her sit up, if she is to be a gun dog, let it go;...

Rarely would i take an untrained dog to the field. There are only one or two thing to gain and a bunch to lose
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CURING GUNSHYNESS IS NO EASY TASK AND IT USUALLY TAKES LONGER THAN A TRAINER MIGHT THINK. JUST BECAUSE YOUR DOG SEEMS TO HAVE NO ISSUES WITH NOISE ANYMORE DOES NOT NECESSARLY MEAN THE JOB IS DONE....

i use two main levels of praise, verbal and physical. the ultimate in praise is to use both at the same time.

i guess it demonstrates the evolution of dog training, that anyone would ask that question in the first place. For the majority of my career it was all ear pinch. the only time we used the collar was...

i was watching a show on the outdoor channel and noticed Michael Wadell advertising an insert with a remote control. if it gets too hot, turn it off---that a product worth having for cold weather...

Your dog seem to have redeeming talent which makes such an effort worthwhile. The majority of the time this problem will not be fixed, it has to be controlled for the remainder of your dog's life....