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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?

Youā€™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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The Value Of The Staggered Triple training tips

While there are several configurations that you can set up with three gun stations in the field, the...

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Developing Desired Marking Skills In Young Dogs training tips

Excellent marking skills can be attributed in large part to habits that we shape, mold and ingrain i...

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