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by cooperdux
Wed Jul 08, 2015 8:57 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Working a dog on a check cord - collar choice
Replies: 5
Views: 2937

Re: Working a dog on a check cord - collar choice

IMO- Heel means heel.

I am assuming you know this, but do not use a prong or choke chian off lead or check cord.

i would focus on basic heel, on a short lead and ecollar.
"NO!" and/or "Heel!" and a nic on the collar w/ a firm tug says alot (if collar conditioned).
by cooperdux
Wed Jun 17, 2015 8:45 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Long Marks- How to train
Replies: 51
Views: 28541

Re: Long Marks- How to train

lots of good advice on here! You can get a DT or Lucky launcher new for $100 or sometimes find one used for 60-80. I fortunatly found mine slightly used at an outlet store. very slightly used for $70. I do train with a buddy once a week, but for the most part, im training solo. I would STRONGLY advi...
by cooperdux
Thu May 28, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Cooperdux
Replies: 1
Views: 756

Cooperdux

Hey all! New to the site, but not to dogs:) I've had several good duck and pheasant dogs that I've trained myself. Labs mostly, and 2 GSP.. Pointing labs are my favorite for a "do all", tho looked down upon in the waterfowl and competition world by many, but I suppose a guy won't truly understand un...