Course Details
Teaching a confident and reliable hold is the foundation for all retrieves. People often skip this step or get stuck in the teaching phase. In this workshop we are going to shape “hold”. You will learn several techniques to help your dog succeed. A high success ratio will create confidence. Your dog will love to hold! Most retrieve problems such as mouthing, rolling, chewing, playing, stem from hold. Often the dog is confused or feeling pressure. This workshop will show how to break the behavior down and clearly communicate what we want. Our dogs are smart. They are problem solvers. Once we take all pressure away, they are free to find the solution…a solid hold. Whether you are getting ready to teach your dog hold, or your dog has some retrieve issues, this workshop is for you.
This workshop has been re-recorded and updated with new videos and content, but the topic previously ran under a different course number. Please check your Class and Workshop Library to prevent a duplicate purchase.
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Lecture Publish Date: Sunday Apr 20th
Video Submissions Due Date: Sunday Apr 27th @ 12pm noon PT
Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday Apr 30th
Instructor: Petra FordI have been training and competing for several decades in a variety of sports including Hunt Tests, Field Trials, Nosework, Agility and Rally. My first love has always been competition obedience. I have been fortunate to win the AKC National Obedience Championship four times with three different dogs. (Click here for full bio and to view Petra's upcoming courses)
