Hold the Line Jo Laurens

I describe the way that one part of the Clicker Retrieve process ("Proofing the Hold Against Food") is a powerful tool for teaching a dog not to drop on exiting water. And I help a listener who wants to train both straight line blinds AND 'hunt it up' blinds.

Check out as well episodes:Episode 86 - getting focus from your dog outdoorsEpisode 78 - behavioural trilogy (part 3), the super-drive, hunting crazy dogEpisode 72 - behavioural trilogy (part 2), food motivation, allergies, body sensitivity and focusEpisode 58 - developing reinforcers before contact with gameEpisode 38 - puppy exercise and developing food motivationEpisode 37 - questions about transitioning the clicker retrieve to outdoors

This episode was inspired by the debate between Zak George and Denise Fenzi on Instagram recently. Check out their Stories there if you want to hear what they had to say in their own words.

In this episode, I answer a listener question about dogs trying to bring back multiple dummies. I also talk about the importance of having a rigorous training system which begins with the basics and doesn't just want to jump in with the sexy stuff...

Did you know that HPRs in the UK are expected to handle? That means: To hold straight lines. To be cast left, right and back. Essentially, to 'be' Retrievers. Some of you might thing that sounds insane....

In this episode, I answer listener questions about in-a-row blinds, dealing with frustration in blinds and the use of aversives.