258. Training Day Hangout

Some of the most informative and educational conversations I've had has come on the backend of a long training day with buddies. This was one of those discussions with my friends Randall Lykens and Tim Andrews. After running dogs all day we sat down for a hangout episode that covered A LOT of ground. Watch on YouTube Is there such thing as too much unstructured play time? Drive management Keep it wild & launch the bird! Proprioception & odor thresholds The scent wall drill Rate of reinforcement Isolate the behavior and control the outcome The importance of markers Should correction markers ever be variable? A reward can be anything the dog cares about PLAY with your dog! Discussed in episode: Ep. 246 Training as if Your Life Depended on it! Tug Toy - Guests: Randall Lykens | Liberty Canine | @liberty_canine_llc Tim Andrews | DIY | @lilikoi_da_griff - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices