Unlock the secrets to training your sport working dog puppy for high-level competition with our comprehensive Retrieves Puppy Course, led by a world champion in IGP.
This course is designed to instill strong foundational skills and spark a passion for play in your young dog, setting the stage for future success in IGP working dog trials — where 40% of the points come from retrieves!
Our course covers:
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Motivation and the "Out" Command: Learn how to ignite your puppy’s motivation and teach a conflict-free “Out” command, ensuring smooth transitions during play and training.
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Two Toy Collection Game: Master the two toy collection game, an excellent exercise for building speedy returns. Understand how to seamlessly transition from toy games to using a dumbbell and ball, while maintaining perfect grip and fast returns.
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Training Techniques for Different Learners: Discover tailored strategies for introducing the dumbbell to your puppy for the first time. Learn the essential basic skills your puppy needs before progressing to more advanced retrieves.
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Fast Returns and No Drops: Gain insights into teaching your dog to retrieve a dumbbell and ball quickly and efficiently, without dropping either one.
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Effective Communication and Strong Foundations: Develop the art of smooth communication with your dog during play, establishing a strong foundation for competition-level retrieves. A solid basic training really pays off in the long run!
Prepare your puppy for success with our Retrieves Puppy Course, and look forward to our upcoming advanced course, where we'll delve into teaching jumps and perfecting retrieves for competition. Invest in your dog's future with expert training to build great retrieves for competitions!