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Training Programs for Labrador Retrievers
Training Programs for Spaniels


Altiquin Philosophy:  To train a dog 'in school' is easy. However, to train a dog to become a supportive and reliable hunting companion---an asset---with experience... to be amongst the very best in the competitive world of dog trialing or on any shoot, now that is a different type of training.

Altiquin Dogs strives to train dogs to be the very best. Its philosophy is simple:  if the dog has the potential then it will reach the heights in field trialing. If it hasn't, it will still be trained to Irish / English trialing standards, no less, no matter what the pedigree.

If your dog shows potential, then Altiquin Dogs will guarantee that it will be trained to a standard not often seen outside of competitive Irish and British trialing circles.
We at Altiquin Dogs take great pride in our methods of training dogs. These methods are founded on the premise that a dog will naturally and instinctively follow the trainer's directive if shown the correct way.

Specialising in Out-of-Print Books! Consequently, we do not rely on a corrective method of training. That is to say, we do not let a dog do wrong and then try to break it of that habit. Our methods do not require us to use training aids like the electronic collar. Instead we cultivate a trust bond between dog and handler that is stronger than the dog's natural tendencies.

Remember:  a broken dog will always break again. A trusting dog knows nothing but to trust.

     Altiquin Dogs' Training Programs - Labradors

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Stage I. Basic Training:  9 months - 1.5 years
Tasks:
Sitting
 
Walking to heel
 
Coming in to the whistle
 
Light retrieving in a straight line
 
Distractions when sitting
 
Fitness Training
 
Start Beginner Exercises in Trailing Scent
   
Stage II.  Intermediate Training:  1.5 years +
  Tasks:
More difficult retrieving
 
Sitting to the whistle
 
Sitting to the whistle at a distance
 
Distractions when walking to heel
 
Moving to direction:  left / right
 
Simple blind retrieves
 
Running in straight lines for blind retrieves
 
Introduction to retrieving game (feather & fur)
 
Steadiness exercises with other dogs
 
More difficult fitness training
 
Advanced Exercises in Trailing Scent
   
Stage III. Advanced Field Training:  2.5 years +
  Tasks:
Long and very difficult retrieves
 
Accompanying on shooting expeditions
 
Exposure to various terrains
 
Exposure to more varied game (e.g., snipe, hare, etc)
 
Advanced steadiness training
 
Exercises to maintain health and stamina
   
Stage IV. Specific Maintenance / Corrective Training
  For Example:
chasing fur
 
unsteadiness on flush, drives, shoots
 
failing to retrieve to hand
   
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     Altiquin Dogs' Training Programs - Spaniels


Stage I. Basic Training:  6 months - 1 year old
Tasks:
Nurture hunting ability
 
Discipline to stay within maximum range of 10 meters
 
Listening to the whistle
 
Turn to the whistle
 
Drop to the whistle
 
Light retrieving in a straight line
   
Stage II.  Intermediate Training:  1 - 1.5 years
  Tasks:
Advanced hunting
 
More difficult retrieving
 
Dropping to the whistle
 
Dropping to flush
 
Sitting to the whistle at a distance
 
Moving to direction on a retrieve:  left / right
 
Simple blind retrieves
 
Running in straight lines for blind retrieves
 
Introduction to hunting feather & fur
 
Introduction to retrieving game (feather & fur)
 
Introduction to hunting under guns
 
More difficult fitness training
   
Stage III. Advanced Field Training:  1.5 years +
  Tasks:
Long difficult retrieves
 
Accompanying on shooting expeditions
 
Exposure to various terrains
 
Exposure to more varied game (e.g., snipe, hare, etc)
 
Exercises to maintain health and stamina
   
Stage IV. Specific Maintenance / Corrective Training
  For Example:
chasing fur
 
unsteadiness on flush
 
failing to retrieve to hand
   

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