Videos tagged with Steadiness Training

This video showcases exceptional gundog field etiquette, specifically the steadiness of a Labrador Retriever. The dog demonstrates advanced training by remaining stationary while hunters cross a bridge, highlighting traditional British shooting practices and professional gundog standards. The high level of discipline shown is a testament to expert training in a field sports context.

This guide details how to teach a hunting dog the 'Whoa' command, emphasizing its importance as a fundamental obedience cue. It outlines progressive training steps from basic leash work to incorporating distractions and various training aids like e-collars and check cords. The instruction also suggests using elevated surfaces and physical pressure to reinforce the desired behavior, aiming for reliable stillness.

This video by Scott Linden advocates for using training tools to take the blame for corrections, rather than the handler. By depersonalizing corrections through the use of leashes, check cords, and e-collars, trainers can maintain a positive relationship with their dogs. This strategy aims to make the dog more receptive to learning by associating negative stimuli with the equipment, not the owner.