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#8 ·
I've been waiting for this one to come out. Just put a pre-order in.
 
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This sounds like something I'd be keen to own, but I have a question.

With enough money, almost anything is possible, even training a retriever solo. To date, I just haven't been able to convince the hubby (not a dog-a-holic) that sophisticated launching devices and stickmen etc. are a good investment. (Go figure. He thinks making mortgage payments on time is important. What a lack of imagination!)

If I got this video set, will it just say... go by remote equipment and a truck to tote it around in?
 
#12 ·
1tulip,
I had to laugh when I read your post. I have the same problem with my wife, and her lack of understanding the need for dog training supplies. Do what I did, just order three GU SOG's and Tri-Tronics electronics. I think by spring she will be talking to me.
 
#14 ·
He was at last years Lardy transition seminar and did at 2-3 hour preso on training alone. He is a great amature handler and a nice guy. Some of it was good but the problem is that training alone isn't much of a problem with you have 9 remote wingers, 3 remote gunners, 4-wheeler, pen full of ducks, 50 acres with 3 technical ponds....ect... which is what alot of the drills he showed us used. The challenge is what do you do when your limited on these things. I hope this video does that. I am very interested to see.
 
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Nate_C said:
He was at last years Lardy transition seminar and did at 2-3 hour preso on training alone. He is a great amature handler and a nice guy. Some of it was good but the problem is that training alone isn't much of a problem with you have 9 remote wingers, 3 remote gunners, 4-wheeler, pen full of ducks, 50 acres with 3 technical ponds....ect... which is what alot of the drills he showed us used. The challenge is what do you do when your limited on these things. I hope this video does that. I am very interested to see.
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I just placed a order today. I'm with you, hope it shows how to train on a soda pop budget :D
 
#17 ·
You can teach skills, establish high standards and good habits, and develop a rapport with your dog training alone, but your dog will never reach its competitive potential if you don't challenge those skills and standards in new places in group situations. I've learned that "dirty secret" of training alone the hard way.
 
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Nate_C said:
He was at last years Lardy transition seminar and did at 2-3 hour preso on training alone. He is a great amature handler and a nice guy. Some of it was good but the problem is that training alone isn't much of a problem with you have 9 remote wingers, 3 remote gunners, 4-wheeler, pen full of ducks, 50 acres with 3 technical ponds....ect... which is what alot of the drills he showed us used. The challenge is what do you do when your limited on these things. I hope this video does that. I am very interested to see.
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In the Workshop last spring, I only gavve 1 demo using special equipment. Mostly, I showed things you can do without equipment.The new DVD will show you how to throw marks yourself without any special equipment. It will also show you drills and exercises that you can do alone without equipment to advance your dog. However, if you have aspirations to be competitive in all-age field trials, you will need to simulate mutliple gunner tests on a regular basis and this will require either a training group or remote devices. I illustrate that in the DVD. I do think you could train for Hunt tests alone the majority of the time and then get together weekly with a group. However for advanced field trial work, you will likely need more frequent exposure to the bigger set-ups.

Perhaps most important when training alone is the way you balance your work and pay attention to principles of training, attitude, control and your own handling practices and standards. I talk a lot about these in the 80 page book that goes with the DVD. Don't just watch the DVD!! Still looks like shipping might not be until March!
 
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Sorry I hope my comment didn't come off as to negitive. I actually really enjoyed your sections of the seminar. I recall 2 specific sections. One was using the equipment and the other was at that amazing technical pond which I guess my comments were based on. I also recall after the equipment presentation you showing the drill where you walked out on each throw which was very useful. I didn't mean to deminish your insight into the game. I guess I was making a general comment about training alone.

I am also planning to preorder the video and know it will add to my training but I also know it is likely not a silver bullet to my biggest three problems: Lack of money, lack of time and lack of people to train with consistantly. Getting out more then twice a week to get in meaningful train set ups is next to impossible which has put things like AFC, and GRHRCH almost out of reach. If your vidoes could give me the ablity to add one more meaningful day per week that I could do quickly and alone it would be amazing.
 
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