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WKR
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It’s been a rough couple of weeks but it think we are turning a corner. I made a mistake and added too much complexity while Charli was still learning blinds. She lost confidence so we backed up.
Things were going pretty well, then last week she decided she wasn’t going to hold the water bottle I put in her mouth. After a lot of pressure, a lot of yelping, and a lot of swearing under my breath, we finally ended the night with a win where she picked up the bottle and brought it to me.
This week we have just been doing walkout blinds, but she is really crushing it. Tonight she ran a pile at 130 yards on a walkout, then did a couple of 70-80 yard duck drags.
I did have to convince her we are still friends, but she seems to have regained her confidence and is working hard.
Thank you. I don’t really consider myself a great dog trainer. This current pup is pushing me way outside of my comfort zone, but she has so much potential waiting to be developed.Your posts about your dogs and their training are seriously humbling man. I literally didn't think it was possible to hunt western big game with your dog at your side, until I saw a post of yours awhile back. Any books or youtube channels you might recommend? My lab's 1yo, hunting waterfowl and upland birds with her.
I don’t know what distance you’re wanting to go but we use white posts with a white garbage bag on them for pattern blinds to build confidence. Helps me see where they need to go to. Then transition to orange posts on cold blinds.I think we are breaking past the confidence issues. Did some of the normal drills today, and then put a blind pile out at 100 ish yards. Brought Charli out, put her in a down stay, then walked out about 60-65 and dropped a bumper.
Sent her on the one she saw, then sent her again for the blind pile. She ran it no problem and was relaxed and searching as she ran. It was great to watch. I’m hopeful we’ll soon be able to transition to full blinds.
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Yep find a program that is proven and follow it. Dont skip steps have an idea of what you are wanting to accomplish when picking the program. Find a training group or a pro as you will dig holes and having some one who can help you get out of the hole is huge. Dog games are a great way to meet people and learn fair warning its addictingI've been following this thread for a little bit now and am wondering if folks here are following a training plan or just picking drills where the dogs need improvement?
I have a new pup coming at the end of July and have a couple pointing specific books that I've begun reading, but am curious as to how you all develop training plans for your dogs.
I've been following this thread for a little bit now and am wondering if folks here are following a training plan or just picking drills where the dogs need improvement?
I have a new pup coming at the end of July and have a couple pointing specific books that I've begun reading, but am curious as to how you all develop training plans for your dogs.
Year 1 - socializing, introduce them to tracking, birds, develop point, obedience.I have a new pup coming at the end of July and have a couple pointing specific books that I've begun reading, but am curious as to how you all develop training plans for your dogs.