The drills · Retriever
Retrievers · Started
Retriever started drills.
The foundation: the commands and the first birds. 8 drills, in the order a trainer would run them.
01 · Sit/Stay
Dog sits and holds position until released. Foundation of all retriever work.
15 min · Beginner · feeds HRC/UKC Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
02 · Force Fetch
Teaching dog to hold and carry a bumper reliably on command.
20 min · Beginner · feeds HRC/UKC Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
03 · Single Mark
Dog marks and retrieves a single thrown bumper.
20 min · Beginner · feeds HRC/UKC Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
04 · Water Entry
Building confident water entry. No hesitation at the bank.
20 min · Beginner · feeds HRC/UKC Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
05 · Gunfire Introduction
Positive association with shot. Building gun steadiness.
20 min · Beginner · feeds HRC/UKC Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
06 · Hold Conditioning
Calm, firm hold on the bumper, the foundation under force fetch.
15 min · Beginner · feeds HRC/UKC Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
07 · Place/Platform Work
Sit means sit, on a platform, clean positions before line manners.
15 min · Beginner · feeds HRC/UKC Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
08 · Whistle Recall
Instant return on the come-in whistle from distraction.
15 min · Beginner · feeds HRC/UKC Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
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Every one of these drills is in the KENAI app’s training log, under Retriever Started. Log the session and the app reads the record against the test ahead. Free to start.
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