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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.

Location:

United Kingdom

Description:

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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 103 - the UK's approach to blind retrieves for HPRs

3/18/2024
Did you know that HPRs in the UK are expected to handle? That means: To hold straight lines. To be cast left, right and back. Essentially, to 'be' Retrievers. Some of you might thing that sounds insane....

Duration:00:45:51

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Episode 102 - aversives and listener questions

2/22/2024
In this episode, I answer listener questions about in-a-row blinds, dealing with frustration in blinds and the use of aversives.

Duration:00:56:23

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Episode 101 - in 15mins "my dog pulls on the leash"

12/31/2023
Check out episodes 16, 17 And take a look at my online course, Heel.

Duration:00:17:30

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Episode 100 - in 15mins "my dog has problems with blind retrieves"

12/30/2023
Episodes to check out are: Online courses covering blind retrieves are: Blind RetrievesRemote StopFirst Steps in 3HCTraining the T Drill

Duration:00:17:28

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Episode 99 - in 15mins "my dog doesn't recall in certain situations"

12/29/2023
For more help on this one, check out episodes: Reliable Recall

Duration:00:17:48

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Episode 98 - in 15mins 'my dog hunts too far' or 'my dog doesn't hunt far enough'

12/28/2023
Check out podcast episodes:

Duration:00:13:51

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Episode 97 - in 15mins 'my dog gets over-excited'

12/27/2023
For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes: And online courses: MarkingFocus and Attention

Duration:00:17:50

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Episode 96 - in 15mins 'my dog won't deliver to hand'

12/26/2023
For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes: Clicker Retrieve

Duration:00:20:40

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Episode 95 - in 15mins 'my dog chases game'

12/25/2023
For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes: And check out my online courses: Remote StopSteadyIn brief: to

Duration:00:17:39

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Episode 94 - in 15 minutes: 'my dog doesn't give me focus or attention outdoors'

12/24/2023
For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes:

Duration:00:19:22

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Episode 93 - NEW Marking course

11/16/2023
In this episode I talk about Marking, as my new Marking course is now available! I also talk about some differences with blind retrieves when it comes to working vs competing with a dog.

Duration:00:30:00

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Episode 92 - the future of gundog stuff, hard mouth, switching from aversives and daily routines

10/4/2023
In this episode I talk about:

Duration:00:46:23

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Episode 91 - many diverse listener questions!

8/29/2023
Answering many super-interesting listener questions :)

Duration:00:47:12

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Episode 90 - behind the scenes of training and water deliveries

8/1/2023
I cover a few bits and pieces related not to training itself (how to train a specific behaviour) but how to conceive of various training-related issues in a broader way. Does that sound vague? Well, you'll just have to give it a go. PS I also cover water deliveries.

Duration:00:36:50

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Episode 89 - 'cigar'-ing bumpers, Recall to Flush and training multiple dogs

7/3/2023
In this episode I waffle. About random questions I've been sent. Have a listen!

Duration:00:36:59

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Episode 88 - free-running, marking and lining

6/4/2023
I talk about whether we should allow dogs free access to the environment or not and also chat about marking problems and lining skills.

Duration:00:29:36

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Episode 87 - Recall to Flush

5/17/2023
I talk freely (extremely freely), about training a recall to flush before a sit to flush behaviour.

Duration:00:16:13

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Episode 86 - getting focus from your dog, outdoors

4/15/2023
In this episode, I talk about how to get your dog to offer you focus and attention in distracting environments.

Duration:00:34:45

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Episode 85 - the T-Drill, accessing birds, distracted dogs

3/29/2023
I chat about the T-Drill and a few tricky corners to consider when training this drill. I also answer listener questions about accessing birds and what to do if your dog is distracted at a working test.

Duration:00:31:02

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Episode 84 - birds as reinforcers, puppy food motivation and joint problems

3/20/2023
Listener questions about how to encourage a dog to hunt wider/more confidently; how to increase food motivation in a puppy; and how much retrieving is too much (physically).

Duration:00:35:40