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The Art & Science of Handling Retrievers

This video series plus book is NOT another training program. It is designed to make you a better handler in field trials and hunt tests. It will increase your success rate in competition.

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Instructor

Dave Rorem


What You Get

Over 150 minutes 
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Comprehensive Manual

Topics Covered

Get a quick overview of all the topics covered in this program

"Without a doubt, Dave Rorem is one of the best handlers we have in this sport."

Bill Eckett (trainer/handler 2004 National Open Champion)

Program series

The Art & Science of Handling Retrievers

This video series plus book is NOT another training program. It is designed to make you a better handler in field trials and hunt tests. It will increase your success rate in competition.

Dave Rorem started training gun dogs in the 1970's and saw his first field trial in 1977.   He was hooked immediately! He won his first derby in 1979 and made his first Field Champion in 1984.  Since that time, he has trained and handled 7 National  Champions in Canada, made over 70 Field Champions and had over 50 National Finalists in Canada and the U.S.
The Art & Science of Handling Retrievers

Topics Covered

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Part 1
Part 2
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Session 1: The Science of Handling Retrievers
Introduction
Communication
Verbal Cues
Other Verbal Cues
Non-Verbal Cues
Timing
Casts
Casting and Handler Awareness
No-Hands Cast
Momentum Cast
Influences on Line
Whistles
Handling Attire
Summary
Session 2: The Dynamics of the Holding Blind
Session 3: Elements of the Mat
Introductory Thoughts
Handler Dynamics and the Mat
Details on Line Preference
Communication is Teamwork
Push and Pull
The Influence of Adrenalin

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Session 3: Elements of the Mat (continued)
Analyzing Tests and Applying Results
Examples
Reactive and Proactive Handling
Summary
Session 4: Handler Responsibilities
Dogs and Temperature Extremes
Challenging the Test- Or Not
Casting Form
Overall Handler Success
Session 5: The Art of Handling Retrievers
More Looks at Casting
Dealing with Factors
Wind Effects, Water Effects, Cover Effects, Terrain Effects and Lighting Effects
Literal Casts and Momentum Influence
Momentum and Blinds
A Bad Blind
Session 6: Thoughts on Selection
Conclusion: Fundamentals for Success

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