www.sitmeanssit.com This dog training video shows some retriever drills of using the Thunder 100 retriever launcher with simulated shotgun sound on a baseball diamond. This launcher has advantages in using the sound and throwing your marks for better placement a long with of course the ability to launch them as well. The bases are used for target markers in both getting the dog to run out straight, or to give the dog a visual picture on come in whistles with a hand signal. In this video, the dog is released with a bumper in his mouth, and then he exchanges bumpers so that piles do not necessarily have to be used, and because practicing with a bumper in his mouth makes for more concentration in the dog hitting his targets and taking casts. For more information on Sit Means Sit dog training see www.sitmeanssit.com To become a franchise see www.franchise.sitmeanssit.com

www.sitmeanssit.com This is an additional pile drill that I use that I call “Pile Drill with No Pile”. Normally a pile of bumpers is placed out for the dog to retrieve one at a time. The pile drill is a very good drill and one that certainly should not be omitted. This is an extra drill that I use to get the dog used to retrieving and taking direction with a bumper in his mouth to build more focus to task and to aid in his handling. The training that is done that leads up to this point is done with additional remote retrieve, and remote drop and pick up drills added to the mix.

This is another drill that I use to teach steadiness in a working competitive hunt test Labrador Retriever by letting him see the picture of you away from him and having to sit through a few launches, and then rewarding him with a retrieve in the opposite direction. Having the dog maintain a sit away from you gives him a more thorough and complete understanding of ‘steadiness’. Launching bumpers closer to him, makes it a bit more difficult than when they are launched much further, but it is good to show him the consistency of command through all forms of obedience to shape his behavior properly. www.sitmeanssit.com Fred Hassen with ‘Charger’

www.sitmeanssit.com Just thought I’d give you all an update on my now 6 month old Black Labrador Retriever puppy “Kohl”. They sure grow fast! It has been hot in Las Vegas and it is just starting to cool off so I can get out there a little more. Soon he will be taking his first hunt test. I am using a ‘Thunder 100′ launcher that simulates a live shot gun sound and launches bumpers.

1 year old Labrador Retrievers ‘Dooley’ and ‘Charger’ showing their steadyness to overhead bumpers shot. Whether training for field trials, hunt tests, hunting or just wanting a better dog, having a dog work well around distraction aids in training.