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What is FETCH?

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

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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:...

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Spring Training: What's Your Plan?

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

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ABCD Drills - My Favorite Configuration & Why

Originally developed by Canadian field trial pro Dan Devos, and later modified by Mike Lardy,...

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Recording: Inside Look at FETCH!

Thank you to those who joined me last night for a FETCH tour! I enjoyed showing you the platform...

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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: 

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Part 3 - Why Force to a Pile is Flawed and Unfair

After many years of doing Force to a Pile with hundreds of dogs, I decided to make...

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Part 2 - Things Must Change If We Want More Dogs To Be Successful

When was the last time you asked yourself “Why am I doing this drill?”

Do...

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FACT... Conventional Training Methods Are Causing Some Dogs To “Wash Out” Unnecessarily
Have you ever been told “Your dog just doesn’t have what it takes” or...
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Angle Exit Drill

What are your standards on a water mark?

My standards include: getting in the water at the proper...

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Introducing Poison Birds? Use 3-Peats!

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

Answer:...

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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...

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