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...]
Are gundog trainers stuck in a rut?
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...]
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...]
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