We have endless discussions on my Positive Gundogs Facebook Group about free running. Why it doesn’t matter, why it does matter. There are two sides to the debate of course, and both have their … [Read more...]
What does ‘punishment’ mean to a clicker gundog trainer
[wp_ad_camp_2]To most of us, the word punishment means something pretty horrible. And often painful. But to a clicker trainer, punishment has a much more specific meaning. 'Punishment’ to a … [Read more...]
Retrieving Problems: your gundog’s temperament
[wp_ad_camp_2]Retrieving can be a thorny issue for some gundog owners. And retrieving problems are common. Whether it is disinterest in retrieving, or a more specific issue like delivery, there are … [Read more...]
Classical conditioning in a nutshell for gundog trainers
Made famous by Pavlov's dogs, classical conditioning is the process whereby two events become so closely associated that one predicts the other. This article is part of a series on clicker … [Read more...]
Retriever training: prepare your gundog with transition blinds
Blind retrieving is the pinnacle of your retriever training. This is what you have been building up to! And you naturally want to get on with it. However, rushing a dog with some basic handling … [Read more...]
My gundog keeps dropping the dummy
Dummy or ball, if you are having to pick yours up off the ground, your dog isn't really doing his job. Dropping or spitting out the retrieve is a very common problem in gundog training. There … [Read more...]
Help! My gundog won’t retrieve
So, you spent a handsome sum on the best pup money could buy. He’s got the fancy name, a pedigree with more red ink than you’ve ever seen. And you did everything right. He’s had the best food, … [Read more...]
Gundog training: How to read your dog
From time to time you will hear a dog trainer say “you need to be able to read your dog” This is particularly common in gundog circles But what do they mean by ‘read’? It sounds awfully … [Read more...]
The Switch Retrieve: a retriever training technique
Every dog is different. And every retriever loves retrieving for different reasons For some it is all about speed - the sheer joy of running Wind in your face, spine flexing, legs … [Read more...]
What is force free gundog training?
Force-free dog trainers completely avoid all use of aversives. When we use the word aversives, we are not just talking about the types of physical punishment used by some traditional gundog … [Read more...]
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