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"In common dog-training parlance, frequent repitition of specific training techniques is called "drilling." We drill (dogs) to bring out their natural instincts, and we drill them to teach them to perform tasks beyond their natural instincts. Over the years, dog trainers have developed better techniques...However, the one constant through the entire history of dog training is, and always be, drilling."
Nothing in a retriever's genes inclines him to do blind retrieves. We must drill it into the dog until it becomes a conditioned response. In this book, Spencer has compiled an extensive collection of drills that have, for the most part, been developed by professional field trial trainers and spread by word of mouth. Now, for the first time, they are available in book form for use by amateurs and professionals alike. Each drill is diagramed, plus Spencer carefully explains the purpose, prerequisites, necessary equipment, and pitfalls to avoid.
James B. Spencer is a well-known retriever trainer, clinician, hunting test judge, as well as an award winning and engaging writer. He is the author of Training Retrievers for Marshes and Meadows and several other books. He also writes a column for Gun Dog magazine.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 WHY DRILL?
Chapter 2 AN OVERVIEW OF THE BLIND RETRIEVE
Chapter 3 LINING CONCEPTS
Chapter 4 LINING DRILLS FOR LAND
Chapter 5 LINING DRILLS FOR WATER
Chapter 6 STOPPING DRILLS
Chapter 7 CASTING CONCEPTS
Chapter 8 CASTING DRILLS
Chapter 9 COMBINATION DRILLS
Chapter 10 "SUCTION" DRILLS
Chapter 11 TRANSITION DRILLS
Appendix 1 EQUIPMENT
Appendix 2 THE ELECTRONIC COLLAR
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