[Dan Wegner]

I started off in hunt tests and have run a few trials so far, but the retired gun concept is a tough one for my two Master Hunters. Seems like they don't have a problem with hidden guns, but white coats in the field with a long retired up the middle really plays havoc with them at times.

What is the best method for teaching a dog the retired gun concept and at what point in the training progression is it normally introduced?

 

[Charles C.]

I started off in hunt tests and have run a few trials so far, but the retired gun concept is a tough one for my two Master Hunters. Seems like they don't have a problem with hidden guns, but white coats in the field with a long retired up the middle really plays havoc with them at times.

What is the best method for teaching a dog the retired gun concept and at what point in the training progression is it normally introduced?

Run them as singles first. Have the thrower duck in behind a blind or camo umbrella after the bird hits the ground. If you have 2 shorter guns, run those as singles or a double first, then expose the long gun and retire it as a single. Some dogs are better than others at retired guns.

 

[Evan]

Retired gun Stickman Drills.

Drill for skill! Are you familiar with them?

Evan

 

[Dan Wegner]

Evan,

I've got your books, but don't remember this drill. Maybe I glossed over it since I was focussed mainly on hunt tests at the time. I'll have to look for it again.

Would you mind elaborating a bit? Also, I've got a youngster that I'm starting and am wondering at what stage I would begin incorporating this kind of lesson for him?

Thanks,

 

[Losthwy]

I can't make out the diagram.