Welcome to the course!

You have ongoing access to the course. There is no time limit. You can decide to work through the material more slowly, if you'd like.

Even for non-working dogs, the world is full of environmental reinforcers (which we call 'distractions'). All dogs need to be able to pay good attention to their handlers in the presence of these 'distractions', even non-working dogs. If you have a dog which finds the environment very reinforcing and you don't teach the dog that you are also reinforcing, you may end up with an AWOL dog which can never be let off-leash. Eek!

Yes! This course contains some of the earliest exercises I work on, with a new puppy. That's why you'll see most of them modelled by my GSP pup!

All types of gundog! Truth be told, any breed of dog can take this course - your dog doesn't even need to be a gundog. Every dog needs to be able to focus on their handler in distracting environments!

Included in every course is unlimited help via on-site messaging with me. Just click on the speech bubble icon in the bottom right of the screen. Easy! You can ask tech questions or dog training questions.

There is not 'essential' equipment for this course, but there is equipment which will make training easier for most handler and dog teams. 
In brief:

There are many variables in dog training and a lot of them are outside my control. (For example, your own level of motivation, availability of your time to train, what your dog brings to the table and your ability to follow instructions!)

There are also many factors which influence how long it takes for any particular dog to achieve results. For example, a dog's prior learning history, her food motivation and her experience of training.

So it is not possible to guarantee that you will have excellent focus by the end of the course. But you will hopefully find it much improved!

Whilst the course is divided into 'weeks', it is best to see it as equipping you - the handler - with a repertoire of exercises you can call on, when you find your dog's focus challenged. Feel free to move back to earlier exercises on the course any time you need them. 

No problem! Just contact me within 30 days after purchase and I will give you a full refund.

The courses have been carefully designed to provide you with the right amount of information each week.

Too much information at once can be overwhelming, leading to you skipping material and picking and choosing which bits to watch. (Splitting applies to humans and not just dogs!) You will not get best results, if you approach the course in this way.

Moreover - the exercises need to be practised for at least a week before moving on. (Frequently it will require longer - it depends on the dog's progress.) The number of reps you get in, at each stage of the course, is important for future success.

Even if you are 'only' having difficulties with a later stage of training, the origins of that problem frequently can be found in shaky foundations. For this reason, you will rarely get best results by skipping ahead to where you believe the issues lies. You should first consolidate each previous stage for the requisite time - and ensure you build on solid basics.

Lastly, I care about course content, about how the courses are delivered and about doing the best job I can with what I'm teaching you. I take pride in delivering material in the way that I think is optimal for your learning. 

For all these reasons, I am extremely reluctant to unlock course content early. But, if you feel you have an exceptional circumstance, please get in touch.