Re: Introducing Flintwood Focus He looks wonderful, Barbara. ;D You could try the Ben Randall training method and have him run out in straight...
Re: Training Hattie the Turn Whistle :/ That's his cruising speed. He can go up a couple of gears when game is involved! ;) ;D
Re: Query about a release command Asking for eye contact before sending a dog for a seen retrieve is a slightly controversial point. Some...
Re: Training Hattie the Turn Whistle :/ Helen, I only ever use the turn whistle in the context of hunting (quartering) . I have always been...
Re: Home Check Advice.. Wonderful news! ;D
Re: September training I keep mixing up the dummies, lighter ones and quite heavy ones. I also vary the shapes and textures, so the dogs are...
Re: Probiotics/bright orange diarrhoea/losing the plot.. What are you feeding her at the moment?
Re: Positive Gundog (Karen Pryor clicker books) I have the American version. It is definitely not for someone just starting with Gundog training....
Re: Training Hattie the Turn Whistle :/ Helen, I have thought about this for a couple of days and I think the turn whistle in the pure sense as...
Re: Otis has been for a away break Lovely to hear that you and Otis will soon be reunited again. All the best, Maggie. xx
Re: Training Hattie the Turn Whistle :/ I'm in Sussex getting ready for Spot The Spaniel at Petworth House. Will write something tomorrow. :)
Re: Training treats Hot dogs and Primula cheese. I have used tons of the stuff! :o ;D :P
Re: A very sad announcement . I am so sad and shocked to hear the terrible news. Lynne loved Jasper so very much, that was clear from all of her...
Re: Introducing Flintwood Focus One of the most gorgeous Clumber puppies I've ever seen! ;D :-* Congratulations Barbara! xx ;D
Re: Hello from Canada Hello and welcome to the forum. :D Beautiful name for a little pup. Looking forward to seeing some photos of Sara. ;D
Re: Ziggy is back! Thanks everyone! :D He is very 'bouncy' after his cage rest :o, and keeping him nice and chilled when outside is my main aim...
Re: Click and always treat? Oh, yes, I use other things instead of food rewards, but when I click I always follow through with a reward, either...
Re: Click and always treat? Lisa, I think she is saying that some dogs actually find the click more rewarding than the treat. So some people...
Re: Do dogs generalise badly? I have to say that most of this is now straight over my head. ::) :P I think my training is far more instinctive...
Re: Our "Stop!" As long as the dog stops and looks at the handler that is fine. I personally prefer an instant sit. Spaniels tend to get up close...
