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Danielle's approach to training retrievers is tailored to fit the needs of an everyday companion in the style of a true competition dog.

 

We will teach YOU to teach your dog how to become an obedient, confident, & socially stable companion.

 

Danielle's focus is to always lay strong foundation for your future so that your dog will learn to behave in very highly distracting environments and circumstances. At BlackFoot is is our philosophy that; "the house will fall" without a sound foundation, so we start with a very detailed and planned approach to teaching the basics. Gradually building toward the most complicated training methodology and behaviors over time. 

 

Private and semi-private coaching sessions are designed to teach you how to build and maintain a working retriever's drive while still teaching impulse control. No matter the age, our goal is to develop a dog that will enjoy working with you as the handler / trainer. 

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Some of skills, commands and drills we will cover in our sessions: ​

• Place training (& casting to place).

• leash walking wthout pulling.

• Basic positions and commands including:

  • Here

  • Heel

  • Place

  • Sit

  • Down

  • Stand

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All-level and advancing skills and practices trained: 

• Age and maturity appropriate Introduction to:  ​

  • Longer distance and duration "stays"

  • Building engagement around distraction. 

  • More complex heeing patterns and handler footwork.

  • Optional e-collar conditioning and advanced obedience behaviors off leash. 

• We introduce fair/consistent pressures so that understands both reward and consequence.

• Our goal is to develop dogs that will be eager to learn and prepared emotionally and mentally for his/her future no matter if for sport or pet!

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More Behavioral Fundamentals covered in ouyr lessons: 

• Intro to controlled high level distraction. 

• Working in tandem with other dogs present. 

• Using a crate for structure and emotional well being. 

• Drive building and rewarding with py vs. food.  

• Alternating schedules of reinforcement. 

• Mastering and getting comfortable with equipment use appropriate for your dog and your goals. 

• Advancing your knowledge of dog sports and entering your first trials if desired. 

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Every dog is a unique individual, each will learn / develop and mature at varying rates we can not guarantee a dog's projected rate of advancement.  Private coaching sessions are designed ot teach YOU and it will be your responsibility to tech your dog and practice (a LOT) at home.... if you are ready to get started you can book your first session below! We look forward to meeting you!