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Retrievers mark falls and retrieve naturally. But useful as these instinctive behaviors are, they are not sufficient in themselves to produce finished workers. We must condition a dog through various training techniques. Essential to the success of any technique is repitition...thus the term "drilling."
Here is the most comprehensive collection of drills ever compiled into book form--techniques that formerly have been spread primarily by word of mouth. Throughout Spencer keeps in mind the limitations under which most amateurs train. Each drill is diagramed, with a careful explaination of the purpose, prerequisites, necessary equipment, and pitfalls to avoid. The exercises herein are limited to field work and oriented to amateurs training their own dogs for hunting or hunt tests. Only you can turn them into drills-by running your dog through them repetitively!
This book is a supplement to a complete training manual. It focuses on how to set up effective drills and why you should use them.
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, Retriever Training Tests, the companion to this book, Retriever Training Drills for Blind Retrieves, and several other titles. He writes regularly for Gun Dog and Wildfowl magazines. He resides in the Midwest with his wife, Theresa.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 WHY DRILL?
Chapter 2 SINGLE MARK CONCEPTS AND PRELIMINARY DRILLS
Chapter 3 DRILLS FOR MOUTH PORBLEMS
Chapter 4 SINGLE MARK LENGTHENING DRILLS
Chapter 5 SINGLE MARK MARKING DRILLS
Chapter 6 SINGLE MARK STRAIGHT LINE DRILLS
Chapter 7 DOUBLE MARK CONCEPTS AND PRELIMINARY DRILLS
Chapter 8 DOUBLE MARK MEMORY DRILLS
Chapter 9 DOUBLE MARK SWITCH-PROOFING DRILLS
Chapter 10 DOUBLE MARK HEAD-SWINGING
Chapter 11 TRIPLE MARK CONCEPTS AND PRELIMINARY DRILL
Chapter 12 TRIPLE MARK MEMORY DRILLS
Chapter 13 SELECTION
Appendix 1 EQUIPMENT
Appendix 2 THE ELECTRONIC COLLAR
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