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I've been building something.
We filmed it in July — five modules, a 30-day daily protocol with drill sheets, and an opening day simulation at the end. It's called 30 day Pre-season Protocol and it launches September 1. $149. Drop 'in' below if you want the link when it goes live.
0 likes • Aug 7
In - Season starts for us in Sept 😅🙌
Steadiness
Looking for some advice on a steadiness issue I’m running into with my dog. For the most part, he’s steady on pigeons and will often stay steady through the shot, although he does occasionally break on the shot. Where I’m struggling is with chukar. With chukar, his points tend to be much closer and he really wants to catch the bird. He’ll sometimes break point and try to take it out. If I whoa him or correct him with the e-collar, he will stop, so I know he understands the correction. But I’d like him to make the decision to hold the bird on his own rather than me having to stop him (wont have ecollar in tests and commands can ding you) I’m hoping to test him in August, so I’m trying to figure out where the gap is in my training. I feel like there’s something I haven’t transitioned correctly or he isn't connecting the dots. Today I went back to some controlled yard work with a chukar on a string, working on him staying steady with the bird moving in front of him, and I thought he did really well. That almost left me with more questions about why it isn’t carrying over when we get into the field. For those of you who have possibly worked through this, what would you go back and tighten up? More controlled chukar work? Check cord? Launchers? More work around moving birds? Whoa? Or is there another step between being steady on pigeons and expecting the same steadiness on chukar that I’m missing? I’m definitely open to suggestions. I’d rather fix the hole in my training now than keep correcting the same mistake in the field. Thanks, Nic
1 like • Jul 27
No worries, thank you!!! I'll report back!!!
One week into the July challenge!
Who's still in? What did you notice in your dog this week, good or bad? Drop it below. I read every one of these. Also: free live Q&A this Wednesday July 15 at 7pm MT. Bring your questions. Drop them below if you can't make it live.
1 like • Jul 17
I've been MIA but we are still training! My dog has been crowding birds. I started to just launch the bird sooner. Seems to slowly be tightening up his flagging also. Just need more birds which is always hard
Share your dog's biggest win this month
I want to hear what's working for people in this community. Doesn't have to be a major breakthrough. Could be your dog held steady for the first time. Finally nailed a recall under real distraction. Held through a flush without breaking. Whatever it is, put it in the comments. Drop a video if you've got one. These posts are how a community actually builds.
1 like • May 26
One month ago we were busting birds and he was trying to catch them all, progress finally happening
Let's get a feel for where everyone's at right now
Quick check-in. What's the one thing you're most focused on with your dog this month? Drop it in the comments! Knowing where people are at helps me put out content that actually moves the needle for you.
1 like • May 8
Steadiness
0 likes • May 12
@Jake Delger I found a video you guys posted with having the bird teach the dog... cardboard and string. This has been a game changer. Thanks
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