Second Month:
*Once your dog has mastered the fundamentals of basic obedience he/she will move on to "collar conditioning.'' This is the process in which your dog will learn what the E-collar is. During this time your dog will learn how to walk on and off leash as well as the commands he/she learned in basic obedience once given the verbal command. Collar conditioning is very important in molding your dog into a well mannered and receptive retriever. This is the process in which the foundation for force fetch is created. 

Third Month:
The third month of retriever training is where force fetch happens. Force fetch is where the dog correctly learns how to handle pressure. The most common method used is the "ear pinch method." This is the method we use and have been most successful with. During this time your dog will not be retrieving. This step requires the dogs upmost attention with zero distractions. Each dog is very individualized in how they handle pressure and each dog learns force fetch at different paces. Some may take longer than others, but this step is vital for a successful retriever and must be completed before moving on to steadying.

Fourth Month:
Once your dog completes force fetch he/she will be ready to hit the field and start putting all of the fundamentals together. This transition is builds your dogs confidence and helps them understand all the fundamentals they have learned from the beginning. Once your dog has put all of the fundamentals together, they move into the steadying stage in the fifth month. 

Fifth Month:
The fifth month is where all of the magic happens and your dog starts to become a polished retriever. Your dog will learn to pick up basic single birds and transition to basic doubles. At the point your dog is consistent with this step he/she will be able to move onto basic handling and start the T-Drill if they are ahead of the training schedule.

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