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Training Retrievers Alone

Inside you will learn:

  • How to throw marks by yourself to improve marking
  • How to choose and use remote control devices for realistic hunt test, field trial and hunting set-ups
  • Methods to become a better handler and trainer
  • Favorite land and water set-ups to improve marking and handling
  • Special problem-solving and teamwork drills
  • Valuable tips on how to train effectively, efficiently and humanely

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Instructor

Dennis Voigt
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What You Get

100 Minutes of Instruction and Demonstration
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Comprehensive Manual

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Training Retrievers Alone

Dennis Voigt has trained multiple Field Champions and won 3 National Championships while training alone the majority of the time. 

He hunts extensively with all of his dogs on both waterfowl and upland game.  Learn his methods here.

Inside you will learn:
  • How to throw marks by yourself to improve marking.
  • How to choose and use remote control devices for realistic hunt test,  field trial and hunting set-ups.
  • Methods to become a better handler and trainer.
  • Favorite land and water set-ups to improve marking and handling.
  • Special problem-solving and teamwork drills.
  • Valuable tips on how to train effectively, efficiently and humanely.
Training RETRIEVERs alone

Topics Covered

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Part 2
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Introduction
How to use the Manual
Training Retrievers Alone — The Basics
WHY TRAIN ALONE?
Throwing Marks from Your Side
Stand-Alones
Walk Backs
Send Backs
REMOTE-CONTROL DEVICES
Choosing the Right Devices
Using Remote Devices
EFFECTIVE TRAINING ALONE
Simulating Weekend Tests
Improving Your Dog and Yourself
Handling Tips while Training Alone
Bonus
Training Discussions

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Training Retrievers Alone — The Practice
TRAINING FUNDAMENTALS
Follow a Program
Principles of Training
Praise and Corrections
FAVOURITE FIELD SETUPS
All-In-One Triples
Delayed Triples Flip-Flops and other Efficient Setups
3-Peat Marks and Blinds
Simplifying Setups
ABCD Marking Exercise
HUNT TESTS AND HUNTING
Hunt Test and Hunting Setups
Waterfowl Hunting Upland Hunting
PROBLEM SOLVING AND TEAMWORK DRILLS
Wagon-Wheel Lining Drills
Steadiness and Heeling Drills
Tune-Up and Chinese Drills
Split-Casting Drill
Come-In Drill
No-No Drill
Pre-Event Drill and Training Tips
The Transition Hurdle and Cold Blind Problems
DAILY TRAINING
Planning and Note-taking
Theming Your Training
Balancing Your Training
Guidelines for Daily Training
CLOSING REMARKS

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