We have been practising Rachael's new delivery to hand, at home in the garden. I was now ready to take her down to the farm and begin some 'proper' retrieving. We also needed to re-establish a … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Rachael’s journey: clicker sessions 21-30
Last time on Rachael's Journey I gave an account of Rachael's first twenty clicker sessions. Over the last four days I have managed to fit ten more clicker training sessions in with Rachael. I … [Read more...]
Rachael’s Journey: twenty clicker retrieve sessions
On 19th February I started a new series of clicker training sessions with Rachael. This is my report on our journey. It is not an example of how clicker training normally progresses. Rachael … [Read more...]
Does clicker training work with all dogs?
I read this on a forum recently: "Clicker training doesn't work with this dog." This from a person that was asking for help with a delivery problem. Clicker training is about marking events … [Read more...]
Puppy Retrieve: Part Three
In weeks one and two of this mini-series, we looked at getting a puppy to chase and 'pick-up' a thrown object. Today's concluding article is all about ensuring a reliable return and … [Read more...]
My cocker is bonkers!
I have heard this quite a few times lately. Basically one small cocker is bouncing off the walls, whirling from one room to another like a small but determined tornado, and giving her family no … [Read more...]