{"product_id":"9781607556817","title":"Retriever Troubleshooting: Advanced Retriever Training \u0026 Solutions to Training Problems","description":"Nationally-recognized retriever trainers John and Amy Dahl (The 10-Minute Retriever) tackle advanced training methods and problem-solving using a dog's innate strengths to compensate for its weaknesses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey discuss how dogs learn at an advanced level while encouraging readers to tailor their training so the dog keeps progressing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraining topics include: how advanced training applies to hunting and to competition; blind retrieves; achieving range and multiple blinds; handling; hazards and formidable obstacles; more disciplined lining; marking; and the use of an e-collar in advanced field work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProblem-solving topics include: the challenges of training high-drive dogs; controlling excitement level and related problems (creeping, breaking, vocalizing, crushing birds, freezing); mouth problems (too rough, eating birds, dropping birds, unwillingness to handle cripples); pace issues (keeping training moving and the dog challenged); inhibitions; problems related to pressure; lack of response at a distance; line manners; and hunting problems (poor perseverance, unwillingness to enter cover).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors also discuss good general practices and individuality in training, along with specific real-life dog training stories that help readers see how the experts deal with unique problems.","brand":"Willow Creek Press, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134160945392,"sku":"9781607556817","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781607556817_p0.jpg?v=1763837531","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781607556817","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}