The drills · Pointer
Pointing breeds · Started
Pointer started drills.
The foundation: the commands and the first birds. 9 drills, in the order a trainer would run them.
01 · Whoa
Dog stops and stands still on command. Foundation of all pointing work.
15 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)
02 · Here/Recall
Dog returns to handler immediately on command.
10 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)
03 · Heel
Dog walks at heel position without pulling.
15 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)
04 · Introduction to Birds
First exposure to live birds. Building prey drive and bird interest.
20 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)
05 · Yard Whoa
Steady whoa at close range with increasing distractions.
20 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)
06 · Collar Conditioning
Introduction to e-collar at low stimulation paired with known commands.
20 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)
07 · Whoa Board
Whoa on a raised board, the place defines the stop before the command does.
15 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)
08 · Check Cord Handling
Working the check cord through turns and stops without tension battles.
20 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)
09 · Launcher Introduction
First remote-launcher birds, controlled flushes at known distance.
20 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)
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