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**Hold the Line**

THE podcast for force-free gundog training! Hold the Line is committed to helping you to train your dog to an advanced level, using motivational methods and without the use of fear. Or pain. Or anything else nasty.

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Episode 70 - Split retrieves (or doubles!) May 31, 2022

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How do we achieve reliable split retrieves whilst maintaining confidence?

Episode 69 - listener questions and thoughts about headcollars May 21, 2022

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I answer some questions listeners have and also chat a bit about headcollars.

Episode 68 - a behavioural trilogy (part 1) - some thoughts about reactivity in working Labradors and - what happened to Fyr? May 06, 2022

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In this episode, I talk in some detail about how we raised our Labrador litter in 2019 and our 'keeper' pup, Fyr. I discuss the evolution of her behavioural issues - which there was no sign of at all, before the age of 9wks and 3 days(!). And how eventually we made the difficult decision to rehome her at 6 months, to a home and a dog sport which suited her better. I then explore some thoughts I have about the development of fear-based reactivity towards people, especially as it relates to working Labs.

Episode 67 - listener questions about sooooo many interesting things Apr 18, 2022

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In this episode, I catch up on some listener questions about getting into trials; the value of different reinforcers and jackpots; fixing a turn whistle problem and how to introduce puppy HPRs to birds.

Episode 66 - 'Baby' 3-handed casting and platforms Mar 22, 2022

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In this episode, I talk about the 'Baby 3-handed casting' (3HC) drill using platforms (instead of bumpers/dummies). I also chat with Emma Filby of Anglian Dog Works about platform or placeboard training - and how to make your own platforms.

Episode 65 - 'Drop' (that disgusting thing you are eating) and how to train it Feb 15, 2022

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In this episode, I talk about the 'drop' behaviour - and how to train it so that it functions even around high value items like dead, decomposing rabbits. That smell of death. And make you want to throw up.

Episode 64 - the turn whistle, left or right back casts and a couple of myths getting busted Jan 11, 2022

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Episode 63 - making things real Dec 19, 2021

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In this episode, I look at a few ideas for progressing from a behaviour indoors (like a sit or a stand) to a behaviour on cue around game and at moments of high distraction.

Episode 62 - the Remote Stop Nov 17, 2021

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In this episode, I talk about how to train the first stage of the remote stop - 'Capturing Stillness'.

Episode 61 - Adolescence and what to do about it Oct 30, 2021

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In this episode, I talk about some difficulties I'm experiencing with my 7 month old Weimaraner, Roche - and I go through a list of suggestions for people who are also struggling with this especially challenging time with their dog! This info will also be useful for people whose dogs are very interested in the environment, whatever their age.

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