I originally published this article in February 2013. I am updating it today - almost a year later, because I have some great news. But you'll have to read down to the end to find out what it … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
Puppy retrieve: Part Two
A couple of weeks ago we looked at establishing a basic puppy retrieve and at what you should be hoping to achieve in your training sessions. But what if your sessions did not go according to … [Read more...]
Starting over with the Clicker Delivery
Before I can progress with retriever training, I need to get Rachael's delivery sorted out. Last week, Rachael and I restarted the clicker delivery that we had begun several months ago. We … [Read more...]
The Puppy Retrieve: Part One
Getting your puppy started with retrieving is a lot of fun. We'll be looking at the 'puppy retrieve' in three parts starting today. How much your dog wants, or does not want, to retrieve, and how … [Read more...]
Rachael is growing up
Some of you have asked how Rachael is getting on. December and January have been unbelievably busy months for me and what with my shoot commitments, and some unexpected writing deadlines to meet … [Read more...]