🎧 Episode Description:

In this episode of The Flatlander Kennels Podcast, Chris Jobman and Elliott Snider answer a packed list of listener-submitted questions covering real-world retriever training challenges. Topics include dogs refusing over casts, slow or loopy water sits, issues with Sit to Pile, how to get dogs punching through cover, and when to introduce live flyers.

Chris shares practical advice and clear steps to help handlers troubleshoot and move forward — no matter what stage their dog is in. They also wrap up the core “flow chart” training series and talk about what’s coming next, from casting factors to advanced marking setups.

The episode finishes with a great question: What makes an amateur training group truly successful? Chris and Elliott dig into group dynamics, egos, support systems, and how to keep progressing as a team.

📌 Have a question for the show? Post it in the Flatlander Kennels Podcast Facebook group or on the Flatlander Kennels Facebook page.

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