103 episodes

Hold the Line Jo Laurens

- Leisure
- 4.9 • 29 Ratings

THE podcast for force-free gundog training! Hold the Line is committed to helping you to train your dog to an advanced level, using motivational methods and without the use of fear. Or pain. Or anything else nasty.

- MAR 18, 2024
Episode 103 - the UK's approach to blind retrieves for HPRs

Episode 103 - the UK's approach to blind retrieves for HPRs

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....
- 45 min
- FEB 22, 2024
Episode 102 - aversives and listener questions

Episode 102 - aversives and listener questions

In this episode, I answer listener questions about in-a-row blinds, dealing with frustration in blinds and the use of aversives.
- 56 min
- DEC 31, 2023
Episode 101 - in 15mins "my dog pulls on the leash"

Episode 101 - in 15mins "my dog pulls on the leash"

Check out episodes 16, 17

And take a look at my online course, Heel.
- 17 min
- DEC 30, 2023
Episode 100 - in 15mins "my dog has problems with blind retrieves"

Episode 100 - in 15mins "my dog has problems with blind retrieves"

Episodes to check out are:
30, 33, 34, 36, 41, 47, 48, 62, 64, 66, 85, 88Online courses covering blind retrieves are:
Blind RetrievesRemote StopFirst Steps in 3HCTraining the T Drill
- 17 min
- DEC 29, 2023
Episode 99 - in 15mins "my dog doesn't recall in certain situations"

Episode 99 - in 15mins "my dog doesn't recall in certain situations"

For more help on this one, check out episodes:
82, 87See the Reliable Recall course, on my website forcefreegundog.comOr check out the chapter on the Reliable Recall in my book, Force-Free Gundog Training: The Fundamentals for Success, available from Amazons everywhere
- 17 min
- DEC 28, 2023
Episode 98 - in 15mins 'my dog hunts too far' or 'my dog doesn't hunt far enough'

Episode 98 - in 15mins 'my dog hunts too far' or 'my dog doesn't hunt far enough'

Check out podcast episodes:
57, 58, 78
- 13 min

4.9 out of 5

29 Ratings

Excellent podcast!

I’m really loving Jo’s books, courses and now podcast, as I delve into the world of gun dogs. Jo is brilliant at explaining complex topics in simple ways, and is a breadth of knowledge. I’ll be recommending her podcast to many friends and colleagues!

BPA bumpers

Hi Jo, As always, your latest episode is great. Just wanted to mention Lucky Dog brand bumpers are also BPA free. For those on a budget, they are useful bumpers and almost half the price of Airflow bumpers.