Reliable Retrieving
for Fun and Exercise
We are currently taking wait list for the next Reliable Retrieves class. Want to be in it?
YES? Then this is the course for you!
This fun course is for anyone who wants to learn more about safely exercising their dogs through retrieving. Dogs should have basic obedience skills to participate. Support on basic listening skills will not be provided in this course. If you require help with off-leash control, please look at our Life Skills program first.
The program focuses very much on foundation work. Getting distance on retrieve it's very easy IF we do the foundation work. All of the games and exercises can be done in a small space and/or on a leash/line. Many of the games will be great for winter nights when your pup needs some exercise and stimulation - without going outside!
Absolutely - this program will help anyone looking to build a solid foundation in disc as well as those going back to fill in holes in their training foundations.
You will have access to all program content for 16 full weeks starting on July 2nd
Any dog who is healthy and fit can participate in this course. Dogs should be a minimum of 4 months of age and should have basic listening skills.
No problem! Lessons are presented through weekly videos, however you will have several opportunities each week to connect with Instructor Carol. There are live Zoom classes, Rapid-Fire Q&A Hours and opportunity to submit video for Carol's review and feedback.
Every live event will be made available to participants as a recording after they are completed. This will allow you to reference the material again or catch up on what you've missed (or both ;o)
About this Course
Schedule of Events
Tell us about your dog and goals!
Safety
Training Philosophy
What You Will Need
Introducing Toys to Your Young Dog Or Puppy
Working with Multiple Toys for Young Dogs and Puppies
Choosing the Right Toy For Success (and Safety!)
Choosing the Right Disc for Your Dog
How much Exercise Is Right For My Dog?
A Walk With Carol: How Much Exercise is Too Much?
Is it Really Important?
Nailed It! Training Journal
Building Value for Handling Feet
Removing the Food as a Lure
Putting it all together!
Glossary of terms
But my dog can do this at home! Notes on Situational Learning
Tips for Videoing Your Work
A Word About House Lines and Long Lines for Control
How to Restrain Your Dog
How to Teach a Hand Tap
Video Tool
Submit A Trick Video!
First Live Zoom Class: Monday, July 12th at 10 am ET
Introduction to Week One
Manners and Control Around Toys
Having Your Dog Circle Around You For The Retrieve
How to Throw a Disc
Disc Drills - The Spin
Disc Drills - Throwing Technique
How to Throw a Disc Roller
Disc Drills - The Roller
Bite Work
How to Throw a Toy Safely for Your Dog
Starting the Retrieve!
Check In: Tell us about your Retrieve!
Disc Takes
Check In: How are you doing with Disc Takes?
Zoom Class #2: Monday, July 19th at 7 pm ET
About Week Two
Am I Ready to Move Onto Longer Throws?
Introducing Distractions
Teaching Your Dog 'Around' - the Other Direction
Manners and Control - Special Focus on 'Out'
Increasing Distance - Beating the Wind
Throwing a Disc for Your Dog
Proofing Drills - Manners and Control
Troubleshooting: My Dog is Not that Interested in Toys
Throwing Rollers for Your Dog
Zoom Class #3: Tuesday, July 27th at 10 am ET
Working on Control Around Toys
Delivery to Hand
Introduction to Overs
Video Feedback Submission #1
Submit Video
Student Video Reviews
About Week Three
My Dog Plays With/Mouths the Toy/Disc
My Dog Comes Back Too Slowly
My Dog Returns, but not Directly
My Dog Doesn't Want To Release The Toy
My Dog Takes Off/Steals the Toy
My Dog Goes Out Slowly For The Toy
My Dog Drops The Toys Multiple Times On The Return
My Dog Can't Switch Between Toys and Discs
My Dog Gets Distracted While Retrieving
About the Tactics
Tactic #1 - Let’s Play Ping Pong
Tactic #2 - Hit The Jackpot
Tactic #3 - The Name Games
Tactic #4 - Run Back To Me
Tactic #5 - Short And Soooo Sweet
Tactic #6 - Hold Me Back Using Restraint
Tactic #7 - Hide and seek
Tactic #8 - More Is Merrier
Tactic #9 - Where’s The Fun At?
Tactic #10 - Fully Loaded
Tactic #11 - Oh No You Don't
Tactic #12 - A Pause In The Action
Tactic #13 - Excuse Me, I Think You Dropped That
Tactic #14 - All Fired Up
Tactic #15 - Working Backwards
Tactic #16 - It's Not Over 'Til The Fat Lady Sings
Tactic #17 - Loud And Clear
Tactic #18 - Paint A Picture
Tactic #19 - Become The Rabbit
Tactic #20 - Lean On Me
Tactic #21 - Bringing Out The Zen Dog
Tactic #22 - Reverse Psychology
Tactic #23 - Be A Splitter Not A Lumper
Tactic #24 - Be A Little Nosey
Monday, August 9th at 5:30 pm ET
About Week Five
Executing the Over With Your Dog
The Forehand Disc Throw
Forehand Throw - Throwing Drills
Multiple Toy/Discs Games
Retrieving Tricks
Teaching The Dead Retrieve
Teaching Your Dog Food Retrieves
Teaching Your Dog To Find And Retrieve A Lost Article
Teaching Your Dog To Retrieve An Object From A Tight Space
Teaching Your Dog To Pick Up Their Toys
What About Competing In Disc Dog?
What's Disc Freestyle?
What's Dock Diving?
What's Flyball?
Submit Video
Video Feedback Submission #2 - EXTENDED!!!
Student Video Reviews
Trouble shooting Backhand Throws (from a right handed perspective)
Next Live Zoom Class: Wednesday, August 18th at 11 am ET
Added Office Hours: Wednesday, September 29th