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.
Podcasting since 2019 • 145 episodes
Hold the Line
Latest Episodes
Episode 145 - pointers, setters and HPRs are different (sometimes distance work is easier than up-close control)
In this episode, I talk about a certain subgroup of gundogs which are very motivated by environmental exploration/reinforcers. They require a different training approach. These dogs might find it much easier to work at a distance (with behaviou...
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Episode 145
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45:14
Episode 144 - marking vs steadiness, revisited
The best marking is most likely if we send the dog immediately the retrieve falls. However, this also erodes steadiness. What to do?
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Episode 144
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26:12
Episode 143 - how releasing the dog at the right time, improves focus
I just wanted to drill down (pun intended) on this particular issue, because it's such a great one for improving focus and attention when you're battling environmental distractions.
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Episode 143
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19:46
Episode 142 - fix your (dog's) focus!
I talk here about a few ways to help dogs which are struggling to offer us focus and attention. Do check out my Focus and Attention course, for more info.
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Episode 142
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45:47
Episode - 141 - things that I wish people knew
This is a random collection of thoughts directed towards helping people become better trainers by addressing things other than the usual 'how to train stuff'. From personality traits of effective trainers to gaps in knowledge and misassumptions...
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Episode 141
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