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Hold the Line

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 anythi... Read more

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Episode 25 - listener questions

Episode 25 - listener questions

In this episode I answer questions about:Why is the clicker retrieve trained in the way it is?Should or could we teach d... Read more

6 Dec 2019

39mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 23 - a question about the Remote Sit and Phase 7 of the clicker retrieve

Episode 23 - a question about the Remote Sit and Phase 7 of the clicker retrieve

In this episode, I answer a question about training the Remote Sit.  And I cover Phase 7 of the clicker retrieve - putti... Read more

15 Nov 2019

32mins

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Episode 16 - Heelwork, Part 1

Episode 16 - Heelwork, Part 1

In this episode, I discuss the difference between heelwork and loose-lead walking.  I conceptualise heelwork and what it... Read more

26 Jul 2019

42mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 13 - Phase 2 and 3 of the clicker retrieve

Episode 13 - Phase 2 and 3 of the clicker retrieve

I cover Phase 1 (just a touch) and Phase 2 (pick-ups) of the clicker retrieve process.We now have lots of people, the wo... Read more

5 Jul 2019

34mins

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Ranked #5

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Episode 3 - Marking

Episode 3 - Marking

In this episode, I talk about marking.  What is good marking and why do we need it?  How can we establish good marking h... Read more

25 Apr 2019

39mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 24 - Fyr at 12wks and listener questions

Episode 24 - Fyr at 12wks and listener questions

In this episode, I talk about what I'm getting up to with Fyr - in terms of both socialisation and training.And I answer... Read more

29 Nov 2019

53mins

Ranked #7

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Episode 14 - Phase 4 and 5 of the clicker retrieve

Episode 14 - Phase 4 and 5 of the clicker retrieve

In this episode, I talk about Phase 4 and 5 of the clicker retrieve.  Phase 4 is the Hand Target and Phase 5 is Introduc... Read more

12 Jul 2019

39mins

Ranked #8

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Episode 4 - Interview with Collette May

Episode 4 - Interview with Collette May

In this episode, I talk to UK retriever trainer, Collette May.  We talked in some depth about UK retriever working tests... Read more

3 May 2019

55mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 5 - Sit (or Stand!) to Flush

Episode 5 - Sit (or Stand!) to Flush

In this episode, I talk about how to train the Sit (or Stand) to Flush, using force-free methods.  (You may also want to... Read more

10 May 2019

49mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 17 - Heelwork, Part 2

Episode 17 - Heelwork, Part 2

In this episode, I attempt to cover several heelwork exercises at breakneck speed.  I also answer a question from Ally a... Read more

2 Aug 2019

46mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 18 - Interview with Dr Gayle Watkins from Avidog

Episode 18 - Interview with Dr Gayle Watkins from Avidog

In this episode, I chat with Dr Gayle Watkins about what Avidog has to offer us as breeders, puppy owners and handlers. ... Read more

9 Aug 2019

1hr 3mins

Ranked #12

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Episode 10 - An introduction to the clicker retrieve

Episode 10 - An introduction to the clicker retrieve

After a question from a listener, I talk about the clicker retrieve and how to get things set up to begin a clicker retr... Read more

14 Jun 2019

32mins

Ranked #13

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Episode 12 - Interview with Jules Morgan

Episode 12 - Interview with Jules Morgan

In this episode, I chat with force-free gundog trainer, Jules Morgan.  Jules is a full APDT (UK) member and an accredite... Read more

28 Jun 2019

1hr

Ranked #14

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Episode 11 - Phase 1 of the clicker retrieve

Episode 11 - Phase 1 of the clicker retrieve

In this episode, I cover Phase 1 of the clicker retrieve.  There are eight phases and I'll be covering these at various ... Read more

21 Jun 2019

21mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 9 - Interview with Leanne Smith

Episode 9 - Interview with Leanne Smith

In this episode, I interview Leanne Smith.  Leanne is a force-free gundog trainer and handler, based in Devon UK.  She i... Read more

7 Jun 2019

55mins

Ranked #16

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Episode 27 - the draw for my book, COIs and thoughts about blind retrieves

Episode 27 - the draw for my book, COIs and thoughts about blind retrieves

In this episode:I do the draw to find out who is going to win the one remaining proof of my book!I have a mini-rant abou... Read more

20 Dec 2019

36mins

Ranked #17

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Episode 15 - Interview with Nick Benger - on engagement and 'talking with the other side'

Episode 15 - Interview with Nick Benger - on engagement and 'talking with the other side'

In this episode, I talk with Nick Benger about two completely different subjects:  Training dogs to focus on their handl... Read more

19 Jul 2019

1hr 1min

Ranked #18

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Episode 21 - Interview with Anne Taguchi

Episode 21 - Interview with Anne Taguchi

In this episode, I chat with Anne Taguchi from Touchstone Weimaraners in Los Angeles.Anne is a seasoned and accomplished... Read more

30 Aug 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 7 - Harnesses and gundog work

Episode 7 - Harnesses and gundog work

I talk about harnesses:  Back-fastening harnesses and front-fastening harnesses.  Harnesses which have a Y-front, versus... Read more

24 May 2019

42mins

Ranked #20

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Episode 26 - Phase 7 & 8 of the clicker retrieve - the final instalment of the clicker retrieve!

Episode 26 - Phase 7 & 8 of the clicker retrieve - the final instalment of the clicker retrieve!

This episode covers Phase 7 & 8 of the clicker retrieve process and is the final instalment in this process.  Do loo... Read more

13 Dec 2019

33mins

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