This module explains how to teach, refine, and master the whistle sit and casting skills that form the foundation of advanced retriever handling. It begins with early whistle sit conditioning using leash, collar, and verbal cues, then progresses through precise drills such as Mini T, T-Pattern, and Three-Handed Casting. Each lesson focuses on improving communication, timing, and control, helping handlers build fast, confident responses to both whistle and hand signals. By the end of this module, dogs will demonstrate reliable obedience, quick sits, and accurate casts essential for blind retrieves and advanced fieldwork.
This module explains how to teach and refine blind retrieve handling skills to build confidence, precision, and teamwork between retriever and handler. It introduces key drills such as Wagon Wheel, Walking Baseball, and Big T to strengthen communication, line accuracy, and casting control. Lessons progress into advanced concepts like angle backs, lining paths, and correcting “popping” behaviors, helping dogs learn to run straight, consistent blinds on land and through varied terrain. By the end, handlers will understand how to read their dog’s body language, apply corrections effectively, and maintain smooth, confident performance in blind retrieve work.
This module explains how to teach, refine, and complete the Swim-By program—an advanced retriever training system for building confidence, control, and precision in water work. It covers essential drills such as Runaround Sue, force-to-water, and the water whistle sit, guiding handlers through each phase of developing disciplined water entries, casts, and re-entries. Lessons focus on correcting common issues like bank running, hesitation, and poor momentum while reinforcing clear communication and consistent performance. By the end of this module, handlers will be equipped to run confident, straight water blinds with reliable whistle control and casting precision.
This module explains how to develop advanced marking skills and line manners that prepare retrievers for realistic hunting and test scenarios. It introduces key drills such as the Holding Blind, Inline Y, and ABC Marking exercises to build precision, depth perception, and control. Handlers will learn how to refine their dog’s focus, steadiness, and confidence when approaching the line, reading marks, and navigating complex visual setups. Each lesson emphasizes patience, communication, and consistency to create a disciplined, accurate, and reliable marking dog in both training and the field.
This module explains how to refine advanced blind retrieve control, focus, and precision through drills that strengthen water handling, marking distinction, and teamwork between dog and handler. It covers key exercises such as Channel Blinds, Down-the-Shore Blinds, and the Key Relationship Drill (KRD), each designed to improve a retriever’s decision-making, line control, and responsiveness around water and distractions. Handlers will learn how to teach straight water entries, prevent bank running, and maintain focus during complex setups involving multiple marks and blinds. Each lesson emphasizes clear communication, confidence building, and consistent correction timing to develop a polished, reliable advanced retriever.