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Navigating a Danger Zone on a Blind

Ever faced a ā€œDanger Zoneā€ on a blind? These tricky spots—like clusters of trees, mounds, or dips in...

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Why Do Dogs Develop an Aversion to Water?

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

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What is FETCH?

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

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Master This Skill to Improve Your Water Blinds & Marks

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

Definition:Ā Stall ...

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Spring Training: What's Your Plan?

Spring training is right around the corner.Ā If you and your dog have been keeping warm on the couch,...

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Addressing Lack of Momentum on Water Blinds

The following question was submitted during one of our FETCH member LIVE Q&A Sessions:Ā 

My young do...

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Introducing Poison Birds? Use 3-Peats!

Training question: How do IĀ introduce and practice poison bird blinds?Ā 

Answer: 3-Peats!

3-Peats a...

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When Things Don't Go According to Plan

Has this ever happened to you?

You’re running a cheating single, your dog attempts to cheat, you bl...

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How Will You React If Your Dog Fails a Cheating Single?

A few days ago IĀ told the storyĀ of a dog named Tie and how the training mistakes I made affected his...

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The Core Elements of a Water Training Program

The video above tells the story of a dog named Tie. He was incredibly talentedĀ and had so much poten...

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Setting Goals for Retriever Trainers training tips

Before we get started, give some thought to what your goals are for you and your dog. Do you want to...

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Breaking Down The Complexities Of Handling training tips

Casting a dog in the field is essentially a math exercise. That exercise involves asking yourself 5 ...

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