In this episode, Elliott and Chris sit down to answer listener submitted questions from the Flatlander Kennels Podcast Facebook group. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into treat training and whether dogs should work for food or for the relationship and purpose of the job. From there, Chris breaks down the most common mistakes amateur handlers make when running blind retrieves, including whistle timing, handler ego, and pushing dogs too fast through training. The episode also covers impulse control, pointing labs versus traditional retrievers, force fetch issues that show up in tests, and how hunting setups can affect blind work. If you are training your own retriever or just trying to understand why certain problems show up in the field, this episode is packed with practical advice and real world experience.

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