In our latest DVD we focus on the hunting retriever. This program is for the person who hunts with a retriever, and does not want to have to filter out the specialized training needed for field trials or hunt tests. This is purely about training a “ready-to-hunt” retriever!

Contents of Gundog Essentials, Phase 1

• Basic Skills for Gundogs: What hunters said
• Picking a Gundog Puppy & Pedigree
• Bonding & Socialization
• What should I do with my puppy?
• Ropes & paint rollers
• Basic Obedience
• Getting ready for puppy when he comes home
• Introduction to gunfire
• Introduction to water
• Introduction to Cover & Decoys
• Introduction to birds
• Marks for gundogs
• Steadiness
• Signs of maturity
• Memory drill
• Field ready marks
• Fundamental Force Fetch
• Working from blinds, stands & platforms
• Live birds
• Formal Obedience

Running Time - 1hr/20min.