Hold the Line

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Episode 110 - working with the AWOL dog Jul 31, 2024

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In this episode, I focus on how to weave yourself and the environment together - rather than thinking about yourself as being in 'opposition' to the environment.
All those juicy reinforcers out there are not a threat to your ongoing control of your dog. They are simply more reinforcers you can use to train your dog, with the caveat that they are in the environment instead of on your person.

Episode 109 - our experience with immunotherapy and canine allergies Jul 18, 2024

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I talk here about my experience with immunotherapy for Ren's extreme allergies. Whilst there seem to be so many people around with itchy dogs, it seems that not many have explored immunotherapy and there isn't much information about it out there....

Episode 108 - interview with Collette May (another one!) Jul 05, 2024

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I last spoke with Collette back in 2019, pre-Covid. Her life has changed in so many ways over the last 5 years, I wanted to catch up with her again and hear about her new ventures. If you want to connect with Collette, check out her websites midwalesholidays.com and completelygundogs.co.uk - and, if you're looking for a pup, her affix is Windlemoor.

Episode 107 - dropping water deliveries & straight line vs hunt it up blinds Jun 25, 2024

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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.

Episode 106 - working with 'distractions' and reinforcers Jun 19, 2024

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Episode 105 - should we outright condemn aversives? Jun 07, 2024

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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.

Episode 104 - retrieving problems and the importance of basics May 17, 2024

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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...

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

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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....

Episode 102 - aversives and listener questions Feb 22, 2024

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

Episode 101 - in 15mins "my dog pulls on the leash" Jan 01, 2024

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Check out episodes 16, 17
And take a look at my online course, Heel.