Smart Fetch

ACooper · Post by **ACooper** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:10 am

I have force broken a few dogs in the past, and I am getting ready to do a whole batch more. the things is that it has been about seven years since I have done one and need a refresher and maybe some tips to better progress than last time, though my dogs did turn out pretty good last time.

Anyway has anyone seen these DVDs? What did you think?

bean1031 · Post by **bean1031** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:08 pm

Definetly hands down get one! Anything by Evan Graham is amazing! He does not brush over anything and there is no confusion on what to do for you or the dog! It really is amazing!

Lab Man · Post by **Lab Man** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:38 am

Definately the best book and dvd on this topic. I have them in stock if you need them. www.coonriverkennels.com

ACooper · Post by **ACooper** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:23 am

I guess I should have noted that I will be FF pointing dogs, will the dvds still be relevant? By that I mean is it mostly blinds and such?

gonehuntin' · Post by **gonehuntin'** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:55 pm

Doesn't matter AC; all dog's ff the same.

EvanG · Post by **EvanG** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:59 pm

ACooper wrote:I guess I should have noted that I will be FF pointing dogs, will the dvds still be relevant? By that I mean is it mostly blinds and such?

As you watch the SmartFetch DVD's you will note a fairly high percentage of pointers - several different types. Train the dog you're training and you'll be fine!

EvanG

ACooper · Post by **ACooper** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:49 am

I was afraid the videos had more on runnning blinds etc. But it sounds like just what I need.

EvanG · Post by **EvanG** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:59 am

ACooper wrote:I was afraid the videos had more on runnning blinds etc. But it sounds like just what I need.

So you know, SmartFetch is all about force fetching. It starts with the teaching of "Hold", then progresses to ear pinch for "Fetch", and goes through all the steps of FF up to force to pile.

From that point we show you how to start running Pattern Blinds (no handling yet). But there are also bonus chapters on forcing on real birds, artificial game birds, and different size bumpers.

EvanG