The Retriever Coach Blog

Digging into the Y Drill:

In today's check in from Spring Training Camp, I highlight the "Y drill"....

If your retriever has a slow or loopy sit, running challenging blinds can be very frustrating. This ...

You don’t need to train with your group everyday to make progress—you just need a plan. In this epis...

Training for this sport can feel overwhelming—time-consuming, resource-heavy, and dependent on acces...

Here are the 𝟓 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 I use to train a retriever to make disciplined and balanced...

Training young retrievers to run retired guns is a methodical process focused on building good habit...

During the snowy, icy season, many retriever trainers face the challenge of keeping their dogs sharp...

It's crucial to consider the challenges colder temperatures pose to your dog’s attitude and training...

Ever faced a “Danger Zone” on a blind? These tricky spots—like clusters of trees, mounds, or dips in...

This excerpt is borrowed from the FETCH Member webinar, "Designing Water Marks for Young Dogs". If y...

Training a retriever is complex. If you're working hard but not getting results, or are experiencing...

In this webinar, I discuss a critical skill for advanced water work - the stall.

Definition: Stall ...