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I chat about the T-Drill and a few tricky corners to consider when training this drill. I also answer listener questions about accessing birds and what to do if your dog is distracted at a working test.

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Listener questions about how to encourage a dog to hunt wider/more confidently; how to increase food motivation in a puppy; and how much retrieving is too much (physically).

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Probs with cold game retrieves and a couple of questions about aversives

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In this highly unusual episode(!), I waffle (because usually I don't, right?) about the clicker retrieve and recalls and long-lines.

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In this episode, I recommend my favourite wellies, boots, coats, training vests, dummies, leashes, treat pouches and more.

I also answer listener questions about pointing, marker cues and the 'Go Sniff' exercise in my book.

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In this episode, I waffle freely (extremely freely) about training the HPR sequence - with an attempt to give something of an overview, instead of getting lost in how to train any one behaviour in detail. 

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This episode takes a look at the issue of over-population and the increasing amount of restrictions that dogs face as a result. 

I offer some solutions. I'm not very hopeful anything will be implemented in time to avoid the blanket 'all dogs must be on leash everywhere' outcome.

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In this episode, I talk about 18 month old Roche - our weimaraner. Who is bonkers-crazy, when it comes to hunting. I give you seven tips, for training high drive gundogs.

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People listening to this episode might and want to check out:

• Episode 61 - Adolescence and what to do about it
• Episode 56 - what does 'not walking the dog' look like?
• Episode 54 - some thoughts about food motivation
• Episode 38 - developing food motivation

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In this episode, I talk about chasing - and how to turn something your dog wants to chase, into a cue to stop.