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I don't think the alarm is a real issue, but you can turn it on and off once or twice before leaving it off and putting it on the dog.

This forum will break you of that habit.

Gauge is a little over a year old. We have been through FF and we are working on FTP with the e-collar. His OB is good with moderate distractions.

This is not a skills issue, but might be an OB...

Word of caution. You have good intentions but make sure the rest of the family is fully commited to your rules for the hunting dog. I have a higher standard for my working dog. Sit before we enter...

NO x10

I lost my dog 2 years ago. This past year my buddy lost his dog. This year "I" was the dog. My replacement is in training. You are proposing that our group (4 guys) must lay out of...

I am out of town today. I'll try to get my son to video the excersize tonight.

I agree. That's why I put this thread up.

Evan, your comment that he is "beating the drill instead of becoming conditioned" is a good way of wording it.

What do I look for to determine...

I'm following Evan's FF method. We started FF Friday. I know I don't want him to go through it too fast. but he figured out how to turn the pressure off quick.

Friday-3rd fetch he grabbed for...

The date is September. That Christmas tree will dangerously dry by Christmas.

I'm with Ken. A very nice deception. Hand painted by human.
As for whether the broom was common, I'm not sure.

Or maybe big foot snatched an eagle out of the air and walked back to his...

I'm Impressed with all of them.
I really like the one where the woody has his head cocked just like a dog.
There is some thinking going on in his head.

Franchise

My wife is crazy about Red Lobster (the restuarant)
We have stopped eating at the one in our home town because the quality is sub par.
It's all about the local management.

The same...

Every dog is different. I had this same issue. Just in case the teething concern had merit I stopped hold. I stopped retrieving for 5 days. We worked on heeling, sit, here. (Basic OB refresher...

"The list includes biting, not coming when called, not picking up bumpers, not retrieving to hand, avoiding water, being “wild”, being too laid back and house breaking/crate training (or lack of)." ...

That's what I told him. Start over and do it right.

I have an old school mate that is a professional trainer. He has agreed to review the dog and teach my friend how to FF and present him with...

A friend of mine has a 3 year old BLM. He (the dog and the friend) understands the basics of waterfowl retrieving. I'm guessing he was trained using methods akin to Richard Wolters. (I don' t...

Your vet recomended a surgeon. I'd think he would become the second opinion.
Very sorry. We all have high hopes and dreams for them.
I also had one. He couldn't run or jump but he made a fine...

Evan Nailed it I think. And you may take this to all walks of life(work, romance, financial, etc...). As a consultant, this is an every day occurance. You learn to let it roll off your back. It is...

My friends Chessie did that. He kept a spray bottle of water and when the dog would start he would spray him in the face and give a sharp "NO".
He never completely stopped but it was controlable.

Unscientifically....The last two dogs I have own had a one grow back. Gauge has one that has returned backward. Obviously an error/mangling on the part of whomever removed it. I'll get it removed...

Gauge has been progressing through FF. I started using the collar this weekend. Walking fetch is the game. During the week I train at night. There is just enough light from a distant night light...

I had a similar first season about 16 years ago. Actually his first 3 years in a row were really bad. Somehow he still turned into a good retriever.

I've always said "no bite". You'll have to say it a lot.
At the same time, there are many oportunities to roll his lip between you and the teeth so that when he bites he feels it.
Yes,...

Evan has dane a great job of explaining his method of overcoming a no-go. I appreciate that Evan, you have a gift of being able to explain things in a clear manner.

Many follow Hillmans method...

I'm doing FF with Gauge now. Last night he did GREAT. I want to keep it up about a week to really get it ingrained.
I was really hoping this thread would take off because FTP will be in the near...