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 anything else nasty.
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Episode 114 - the recent 'chasing' research paper (e-collar vs food reinforcers)
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In this episode, I look at a recent research paper called 'Comparison of the Efficacy and Welfare of Different Training Methods in Stopping Chasing Behavior in Dogs' by Johnson & Wynne https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14182632By Jo Laurens
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Episode 113 - the current dog training controversies and listener questions
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In this episode, I talk about why the best way forwards is for us all to advance together - instead of fostering division and us/them splitting.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 112 - mouthing or chomping the dummy
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I talk about how to stop mouthing or rolling of the dummy (it's the clicker retrieve again, this time the part of it called 'proofing the hold against food').By Jo Laurens
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Episode 111 - don't let shot get attached to retrieves!! (and listener questions...)
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In this episode I answer a few listener questions and then waffle about why we need to keep shot unattached to a retrieve for as long as possible. Shot means 'sit'. Like the sit whistle means 'sit'.By Jo Laurens
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In this episode, I focus on how to weave yourself and the environment together - rather than thinking about yourself as being in 'opposition' to the environment. All those juicy reinforcers out there are not a threat to your ongoing control of your dog. They are simply more reinforcers you can use to train your dog, with the caveat that they are in…
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Episode 109 - our experience with immunotherapy and canine allergies
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I talk here about my experience with immunotherapy for Ren's extreme allergies. Whilst there seem to be so many people around with itchy dogs, it seems that not many have explored immunotherapy and there isn't much information about it out there....By Jo Laurens
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Episode 108 - interview with Collette May (another one!)
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I last spoke with Collette back in 2019, pre-Covid. Her life has changed in so many ways over the last 5 years, I wanted to catch up with her again and hear about her new ventures. If you want to connect with Collette, check out her websites midwalesholidays.com and completelygundogs.co.uk - and, if you're looking for a pup, her affix is Windlemoor…
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Episode 107 - dropping water deliveries & straight line vs hunt it up blinds
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I describe the way that one part of the Clicker Retrieve process ("Proofing the Hold Against Food") is a powerful tool for teaching a dog not to drop on exiting water. And I help a listener who wants to train both straight line blinds AND 'hunt it up' blinds.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 106 - working with 'distractions' and reinforcers
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Check out as well episodes: Episode 86 - getting focus from your dog outdoors Episode 78 - behavioural trilogy (part 3), the super-drive, hunting crazy dog Episode 72 - behavioural trilogy (part 2), food motivation, allergies, body sensitivity and focus Episode 58 - developing reinforcers before contact with game Episode 38 - puppy exercise and dev…
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Episode 105 - should we outright condemn aversives?
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This episode was inspired by the debate between Zak George and Denise Fenzi on Instagram recently. Check out their Stories there if you want to hear what they had to say in their own words.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 104 - retrieving problems and the importance of basics
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In this episode, I answer a listener question about dogs trying to bring back multiple dummies. I also talk about the importance of having a rigorous training system which begins with the basics and doesn't just want to jump in with the sexy stuff...By Jo Laurens
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Episode 103 - the UK's approach to blind retrieves for HPRs
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Did you know that HPRs in the UK are expected to handle? That means: To hold straight lines. To be cast left, right and back. Essentially, to 'be' Retrievers. Some of you might thing that sounds insane....By Jo Laurens
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Episode 102 - aversives and listener questions
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In this episode, I answer listener questions about in-a-row blinds, dealing with frustration in blinds and the use of aversives.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 101 - in 15mins "my dog pulls on the leash"
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Check out episodes 16, 17 And take a look at my online course, Heel.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 100 - in 15mins "my dog has problems with blind retrieves"
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Episodes to check out are: 30, 33, 34, 36, 41, 47, 48, 62, 64, 66, 85, 88 Online courses covering blind retrieves are: Blind Retrieves Remote Stop First Steps in 3HC Training the T DrillBy Jo Laurens
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Episode 99 - in 15mins "my dog doesn't recall in certain situations"
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For more help on this one, check out episodes: 82, 87 See the Reliable Recall course, on my website forcefreegundog.com Or check out the chapter on the Reliable Recall in my book, Force-Free Gundog Training: The Fundamentals for Success, available from Amazons everywhereBy Jo Laurens
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Episode 98 - in 15mins 'my dog hunts too far' or 'my dog doesn't hunt far enough'
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Check out podcast episodes: 57, 58, 78By Jo Laurens
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Episode 97 - in 15mins 'my dog gets over-excited'
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For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes: 8, 33, 78 And online courses: Marking Focus and AttentionBy Jo Laurens
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Episode 96 - in 15mins 'my dog won't deliver to hand'
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For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes: 10, 11, 13, 14, 19, 23, 26 For an online course, see the Clicker Retrieve courseBy Jo Laurens
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Episode 95 - in 15mins 'my dog chases game'
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For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes: 5, 23, 49, 51, 57, 58, 62, 76, 87, 89 And check out my online courses: Remote Stop Steady In brief: Build an alternative reinforcer Teach the dog to recall off game before stopping/sitting Teach the dog to stop/sit to flush Teach the dog that access to the game is contingent on their response to …
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Episode 94 - in 15 minutes: 'my dog doesn't give me focus or attention outdoors'
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For more help on this subject, see podcast episodes: 61, 85, 86 and 88 For food motivation help, see episodes 54 and 72By Jo Laurens
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In this episode I talk about Marking, as my new Marking course is now available! I also talk about some differences with blind retrieves when it comes to working vs competing with a dog.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 92 - the future of gundog stuff, hard mouth, switching from aversives and daily routines
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In this episode I talk about: the future of gundog training and breeding in today's world hard mouth - what causes it, what to do about it, whether you can assess for it switching from the use of aversives daily routinesBy Jo Laurens
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Episode 91 - many diverse listener questions!
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Answering many super-interesting listener questions :)By Jo Laurens
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Episode 90 - behind the scenes of training and water deliveries
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I cover a few bits and pieces related not to training itself (how to train a specific behaviour) but how to conceive of various training-related issues in a broader way. Does that sound vague? Well, you'll just have to give it a go. PS I also cover water deliveries.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 89 - 'cigar'-ing bumpers, Recall to Flush and training multiple dogs
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In this episode I waffle. About random questions I've been sent. Have a listen!By Jo Laurens
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Episode 88 - free-running, marking and lining
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I talk about whether we should allow dogs free access to the environment or not and also chat about marking problems and lining skills.By Jo Laurens
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I talk freely (extremely freely), about training a recall to flush before a sit to flush behaviour.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 86 - getting focus from your dog, outdoors
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In this episode, I talk about how to get your dog to offer you focus and attention in distracting environments.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 85 - the T-Drill, accessing birds, distracted dogs
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I chat about the T-Drill and a few tricky corners to consider when training this drill. I also answer listener questions about accessing birds and what to do if your dog is distracted at a working test.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 84 - birds as reinforcers, puppy food motivation and joint problems
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Listener questions about how to encourage a dog to hunt wider/more confidently; how to increase food motivation in a puppy; and how much retrieving is too much (physically).By Jo Laurens
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Episode 83 - cold game and questions about aversives
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Probs with cold game retrieves and a couple of questions about aversivesBy Jo Laurens
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Episode 82 - the unedited one, mostly clicker retrieve and recall questions
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In this highly unusual episode(!), I waffle (because usually I don't, right?) about the clicker retrieve and recalls and long-lines.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 81 - the one with holiday gift ideas and product recommendations
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In this episode, I recommend my favourite wellies, boots, coats, training vests, dummies, leashes, treat pouches and more. I also answer listener questions about pointing, marker cues and the 'Go Sniff' exercise in my book.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 80 - the one about how you put the HPR sequence together
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In this episode, I waffle freely (extremely freely) about training the HPR sequence - with an attempt to give something of an overview, instead of getting lost in how to train any one behaviour in detail.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 79 - over-population and the impact on quality of life for dogs
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This episode takes a look at the issue of over-population and the increasing amount of restrictions that dogs face as a result. I offer some solutions. I'm not very hopeful anything will be implemented in time to avoid the blanket 'all dogs must be on leash everywhere' outcome.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 78 - behavioural trilogy (part 3) - the super-driven, hunting crazy dog
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In this episode, I talk about 18 month old Roche - our weimaraner. Who is bonkers-crazy, when it comes to hunting. I give you seven tips, for training high drive gundogs.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 77 - boundaries and using food when competing or working a dog
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People listening to this episode might and want to check out: Episode 61 - Adolescence and what to do about it Episode 56 - what does 'not walking the dog' look like? Episode 54 - some thoughts about food motivation Episode 38 - developing food motivationBy Jo Laurens
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Episode 76 - chasing and how to prevent it
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In this episode, I talk about chasing - and how to turn something your dog wants to chase, into a cue to stop.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 75 - the bizarre laws where I live, hardmouth, raising a puppy and engaging an unenthusiastic dog
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In this episode, I talk about the bizarre vagaries of laws local to where I live when it comes to shooting. I answer listener questions about hardmouth, raising a puppy and how to enthuse the unenthusiastic dog.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 74 - retrievers vs HPRs (choosing a breed)
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Here are a few things to consider when choosing which type of gundog to own.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 73 - questions about exercise vs training, socialisation vs handler focus and pros and cons of group classes
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Loads of great listener questions this week! If you have a question, email jo@forcefreegundog.comBy Jo Laurens
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Episode 72 - behavioural trilogy (part 2) - food motivation, allergies, body sensitivity and focus
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You only really get to know the dogs you own in the deepest detail, and Ren (our GSP) is an interesting one!By Jo Laurens
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I talk about how to introduce water to your young dog or puppy. And I waffle a bit about what different dogs bring to the table and the importance of understanding that there are limitations determined by what they bring.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 70 - Split retrieves (or doubles!)
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How do we achieve reliable split retrieves whilst maintaining confidence?By Jo Laurens
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Episode 69 - listener questions and thoughts about headcollars
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I answer some questions listeners have and also chat a bit about headcollars.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 68 - a behavioural trilogy (part 1) - some thoughts about reactivity in working Labradors and - what happened to Fyr?
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In this episode, I talk in some detail about how we raised our Labrador litter in 2019 and our 'keeper' pup, Fyr. I discuss the evolution of her behavioural issues - which there was no sign of at all, before the age of 9wks and 3 days(!). And how eventually we made the difficult decision to rehome her at 6 months, to a home and a dog sport which su…
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Episode 67 - listener questions about sooooo many interesting things
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In this episode, I catch up on some listener questions about getting into trials; the value of different reinforcers and jackpots; fixing a turn whistle problem and how to introduce puppy HPRs to birds.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 66 - 'Baby' 3-handed casting and platforms
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In this episode, I talk about the 'Baby 3-handed casting' (3HC) drill using platforms (instead of bumpers/dummies). I also chat with Emma Filby of Anglian Dog Works about platform or placeboard training - and how to make your own platforms.By Jo Laurens
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Episode 65 - 'Drop' (that disgusting thing you are eating) and how to train it
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In this episode, I talk about the 'drop' behaviour - and how to train it so that it functions even around high value items like dead, decomposing rabbits. That smell of death. And make you want to throw up.By Jo Laurens
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