In today's episode, a brief and happy G update, followed by 2 listener questions.   

1.  How do you correct a dog taking the wrong cast, using the electric collar and 2. Do you train a competitive retriever the same way you would a hunting dog?

Finally, the initial approach to setting yourself up for a more successful competitive dog season.  Before outlining the skills you want to establish and develop on your dog, or your training program for the next 6 months, you need to look closely at the instructor (you).  How prepared are you to genuinely advance the dog and your season goals?  How do you go about making sure you're the best you can be, so you can ask the same thing of your dog?  It is an interesting if not occasionally uncomfortable inquiry.