The Retriever Coach Blog

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If you want step-by-step instructions and 1:1 coaching to ...

Shoreline blinds should be a regular part of your training—they’re a common challenge in Master-leve...

 If you’ve ever felt unsure about what to train next—or how to keep building on the progress you’ve ...

In this follow-up to his two-part webinar, Kevin Cheff shares one more key lesson: the critical role...

Too often, I see retrievers struggle with doubles and triples—not because they aren't capable, but b...

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...