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...]
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...]
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...]
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