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Force-Free Gundog/The Taster Course
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The Taster Course

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This FREE 5 week course is a great intro to everything Force-Free Gundog has to offer. Sample a little bit of the entry-level courses. It's like a tasting menu in a fancy restaurant. Just don't get too full, because the complete courses await you.
Click here for a FREE smorgasbord taster course with Force-Free Gundog

What does the course include?

  • 5 week course (take a look at the table of contents below for details)

  • A smorgasbord of a tasting menu, allowing you to sample material from several different entry-level Force-Free Gundog courses

  • Unlimited training help via a Facebook group

  • Detailed video demos of all exercises

  • Presentations on key subjects

  • Unlimited help via on-site messaging


Contents

Hello from me to you

**COME AND JOIN US IN THE FACEBOOK GROUP**
Welcome and how to use this course
Using food as a reinforcer (video)
Improving food motivation (text)

The Reliable Recall Taster

The Elastic Recall (presentation)
The Elastic Recall (video demo)

The Marking Taster - plus some clicker training basics

'Mark' means 'stare at the reinforcer' (video demo)
Clicker training 101 (text with links)
Basic platform training (text with links)

The Steady Taster

Default Sit/Stand to dropped food (presentation)
Default Sit/Stand to dropped food (video demo)

Prep for the Clicker Retrieve Taster

Tips for preventing retrieving problems (before beginning the Clicker Retrieve) (presentation)
How to take things off a little puppy without creating retrieving problems (video demo)
Pre-Clicker Retrieve - The Two-Fer Game (video demo)
What is the Clicker Retrieve? Why is is necessary? (presentation)

The Focus and Attention Taster

Tips for working with dogs that find focus and attention difficult (presentation)
The Ping Pong Exercise (adapted from Control Unleashed) (presentation)
The Ping Pong Exercise (video demo)
Wrapping up

FAQ

Is this course really FREE?

Yes, it is totally free of charge. You bet.

Can you unlock future weeks of the course, early?

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.

Can I take this course with a puppy?

Yes, it's ideal to start training early and the exercises selected here are perfect for baby puppies - as well as older dogs.

What equipment do I need for this course?

You'll need:

  • Your dog's regular meals to train with, and also some super tasty treats for the recall material

  • Clicker

  • Platform or mat

What happens after the course? Is there a time limit on the course or will I continue to have access?

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.

What if I have some questions whilst taking the course?

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 also join a Facebook group where you can post your training videos for help and feedback from me.

What types of gundog is this course for?

All types of gundog!

Hi, I'm Jo

I'm a gundog trainer who uses force-free training methods and I've created Force-Free Gundog to help you train your dog
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