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Episode 80 - the one about how you put the HPR sequence together Nov 02, 2022

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In this episode, I waffle freely (extremely freely) about training the HPR sequence - with an attempt to give something of an overview, instead of getting lost in how to train any one behaviour in detail.

Episode 79 - over-population and the impact on quality of life for dogs Oct 16, 2022

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This episode takes a look at the issue of over-population and the increasing amount of restrictions that dogs face as a result.
I offer some solutions. I'm not very hopeful anything will be implemented in time to avoid the blanket 'all dogs must be on leash everywhere' outcome.

Episode 78 - behavioural trilogy (part 3) - the super-driven, hunting crazy dog Oct 04, 2022

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In this episode, I talk about 18 month old Roche - our weimaraner. Who is bonkers-crazy, when it comes to hunting. I give you seven tips, for training high drive gundogs.

Episode 77 - boundaries and using food when competing or working a dog Sep 16, 2022

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People listening to this episode might and want to check out:

Episode 61 - Adolescence and what to do about it
Episode 56 - what does 'not walking the dog' look like?
Episode 54 - some thoughts about food motivation
Episode 38 - developing food motivation

Episode 76 - chasing and how to prevent it Sep 05, 2022

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In this episode, I talk about chasing - and how to turn something your dog wants to chase, into a cue to stop.

Episode 75 - the bizarre laws where I live, hardmouth, raising a puppy and engaging an unenthusiastic dog Aug 19, 2022

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In this episode, I talk about the bizarre vagaries of laws local to where I live when it comes to shooting. I answer listener questions about hardmouth, raising a puppy and how to enthuse the unenthusiastic dog.

Episode 74 - retrievers vs HPRs (choosing a breed) Aug 07, 2022

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Here are a few things to consider when choosing which type of gundog to own.

Episode 73 - questions about exercise vs training, socialisation vs handler focus and pros and cons of group classes Jul 20, 2022

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Loads of great listener questions this week! If you have a question, email jo@forcefreegundog.com

Episode 72 - behavioural trilogy (part 2) - food motivation, allergies, body sensitivity and focus Jun 29, 2022

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You only really get to know the dogs you own in the deepest detail, and Ren (our GSP) is an interesting one!

Episode 71 - getting your pup swimming Jun 18, 2022

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I talk about how to introduce water to your young dog or puppy.
And I waffle a bit about what different dogs bring to the table and the importance of understanding that there are limitations determined by what they bring.

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