Using pigeons as positive reinforcement we start training Rooster to be steady to wing. We have found this method of training is easy on young dogs, and makes introducing the "Whoa" command fun for the dog.
Clicker Training with your new Puppy
In this video we show the proper way to use a clicker to start training your brand new puppy important commands like "here".
Bird Launcher - Introduction
In this video we show the proper way to introduce your dog to a bird launcher. This is a great tool that you will be able to use as you complete more advanced training with your dog.
Heel Part 1
In this video we show the proper way to use a clicker to start training your dog an important commands "heel".
Heel Part 2
In this video we show the proper way to use a mild amount of pressure to help teach Rooster how to heel properly beside us. Ultimately he will heel properly because he wants to not because we are forcing him.
Heel Part 3
In this video we show the proper way to use a mild amount of pressure or negative reinforcement to help teach Rooster how to heel properly beside us.
Heel Part 4
In this video we show the proper way to use an e-collar to help teach Rooster how to heel properly beside us.
Teaching the Whoa Command: Part One
Gun dog training at Willow Creek Kennels. Watch as we teach our German Shorthaired Pointer, Jazz, how to "whoa" . These videos are in real time from start to finish. Jazz learns the command "whoa" in front of your eyes!
Teaching the Whoa Command: Part Two
Gun dog training, at Willow Creek Kennels. German shorthaired pointer, Jazz is learning "whoa". This is her Second session.
Teaching the Whoa Command: Part Three
Willow Creek Kennels is training our bird dog, german shorthaired pointer, Jazz the "whoa" command. This is her third session. She is really getting the idea and the possitive reinforcement is paying off.
Teaching the Whoa Command: Part Four
Gun dog training "whoa" command with our german shorthaired pointer. This is the conclusion of our four session whoa series. Feel free to call or e-mail if you have any questions. Good luck and have fun! willowcreekkennels.net
Vibrate Conditioning to "Whoa"
In this training video Chad works with Hank a young German Shorthair. He shows how to use DT's 1820 vibrate feature to vibrate condition a young puppy to the "whoa" behavior. He uses positive reinforcement pigeons to help accomplish this.
Vibrate condition to a place board
In this video we use the DT 1820's vibrate feature to vibrate condition this young puppy Hank to a place board. This process like all our training starts using all positive reinforcement and clickers.
Vibrate Conditioning to "Here"
In this video we show how we use DT Systems 1820 H20 collar to vibrate condition a young puppy to "here". This is very easy on the dogs and can be started with puppies at quite a young age!
Water Retrieves from a blind
This video shows Cali's introduction to being steady in a dog blind, and then Cali is sent for retrieves in the water!
Trained Retrieve "hold" step 1
In this video we show how we teach the trained retrieve. Featured is Amos a British Lab, and Sammy a German Shorthair in the first step of "Hold" in their trained retrieve process.
Trained Retrieve "hold - collar condition" step 2
In this video we show how we teach the trained retrieve. Featured is Rooster a German Shorthair, Yogi a Gordon Setter, and Sammy a German Shorthair in the second step of "Hold" in their trained retrieve process.
Live Bird Retrieves
In this video we show the proper way to ready a pigeon for limited flight allowing for practice on retrieving live birds from longer distances. Rooster is able to find and retrieve the pigeon for Chad!
Transitioning to Cones
In this video we show the proper way to transition between a bird in a launcher to a bird in a cone. Chad sleeps a bird in the cone, then allows Rooster to find and point the bird. He is able to use the "BEEP" to help Rooster point if he is having any issues. Proper points are followed by flushing and shooting the bird for Rooster to retrieve.
Moving Tether
In this video we show the proper way to use a check cord as a moving tether to help Rooster point set birds in an electronic bird launcher. Then we show what the complete process looks like by flushing and shooting the bird for Rooster to retreive.
