Building a Retriever - Drills and More by Carol F Cassity
Unlock your retriever's full potential with Building a Retriever - Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity, a comprehensive guide designed to help trainers of all levels develop and refine their retrievers. With over forty carefully selected drills, this book covers everything from obedience training to advanced handling techniques. Whether you're a novice or an experienced trainer, this book provides step-by-step instructions, visual aids, and essential tips for optimizing your training sessions. With a focus on making training accessible and practical for amateur trainers, Carol F. Cassity offers invaluable insight into working with retrievers, helping you improve your dog’s performance in field work, obedience, and marking.
Key Features:
Over Forty Drills: This book features a wide range of drills that target key areas of retriever training. Whether it's obedience, line work, marking, or handling, each section is filled with practical exercises designed to help you work systematically with your dog to achieve optimal results.
Step-by-Step Instructions: Each drill is broken down into simple, easy-to-follow steps. These clear instructions ensure that you can train effectively, even if you're new to retriever training.
Illustrated Diagrams: Visual learners will benefit from the diagrams that accompany many of the drills. These illustrations make it easier to understand the setup and execution of each exercise.
Problem/Solution Charts: In addition to instructions, you'll find problem/solution charts that help you address common issues and obstacles during training, allowing you to troubleshoot and adapt quickly.
Materials List: Every drill includes a list of materials you'll need, making it simple to gather everything you need before you begin.
Rational Descriptions: Each drill includes a description of its purpose and benefits, so you understand why you're doing each exercise and how it contributes to your dog's overall development.
Focus on Amateur Trainers: Many of the drills are designed to be accessible to trainers with limited experience, ensuring that you can get started with confidence and gradually progress to more advanced techniques.
Comprehensive Training Tips: Beyond drills, the book includes valuable advice on training philosophy, such as treating training as a marathon rather than a sprint and understanding the importance of balance, patience, and consistency in your approach.
Drills Included:
Obedience, Line Work, and Team Building: Drills such as the Holding Blind Drill, Clockwork, and Swing With The Gun focus on foundational skills that build your dog’s responsiveness and teamwork abilities.
Marking: From basic Marking Drill to more complex exercises like Channel Marks and Diversion Mark Drill, this section helps enhance your dog’s ability to spot and retrieve objects accurately.
Handling: This section includes drills like Ladder Blinds, Progressive Blinds, and Swish Drill to help develop handling skills for various field conditions and situations.
Advanced Handling: Advanced drills, including Poison Bird, Look Far, and Renegade Drill, are tailored for experienced trainers looking to challenge their dogs with higher-level tasks.
Problem Solving Drills: Includes specific drills designed to tackle common retriever training challenges, such as Pile Work - Problem and Solution Chart and Back Vs. Angle Back Drill.
Additional Features:
Training Levels: Definitions of beginning, intermediate, and advanced training levels provide clarity on where to start and how to progress with your dog.
Quick Guide on E-Collars: Gain a better understanding of when and how to incorporate e-collars into your training regimen.
Training Log Examples: Track your progress with customizable training logs to ensure you stay on track with your dog’s development.
Hunt Test and Trial Etiquette: Learn the dos and don’ts of participating in retriever trials and tests, ensuring that both you and your dog present your best selves.
Retriever Resources and Jargon: A glossary of key retriever training terms and additional resources that can further support your training efforts.
Practical Advice: Gain insight from Carol F. Cassity’s expert advice on maintaining a positive, fluid training process, and avoid common pitfalls such as overtraining or rushing through the process.
Specifications:
Author: Carol F. Cassity
Pages: 136
Format: Magazine-bound soft-cover
Illustrations: Black and white illustrations included
Target Audience: Amateur and professional retriever trainers
Training Levels Covered: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
Dimensions: Standard soft-cover size
What’s Included:
1 x Building a Retriever - Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity
Detailed, easy-to-follow step-by-step drills and exercises
Full list of materials and equipment needed for each drill
Problem-solving tips and solutions
Bonus content on training principles and advice from a professional trainer
Building a Retriever - Drills and More is an essential tool for any retriever trainer aiming to achieve excellence in their dog’s performance. Whether you’re working on basic obedience or preparing for high-level trials, Carol F. Cassity’s comprehensive guide ensures that you have the right drills, knowledge, and resources to succeed. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to take their retriever’s training to the next level and enjoy the process along the way.