Can your pet benefit from gundog training? | Conversation with gundog trainer Jo Laurens
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Jo is a well-known force free gundog trainer, accredited assessor and instructor with The Gundog Club and an author. Today we are talking about gundogs and how you and your pet dog can benefit from gundog training. Jo discusses training that can be applied to any breed and any lifestyle, so make sure you give it a listen. 1:08 how Jo got into gundog training 4:32 things you should consider before getting a gundog breed 7:18 did you accidentally create an athlete? 8:20 working, show and pet lines. Is there a big difference? 13:00 should you get a gundog if you're an active person? 13:30 what a pet dog owner can expect from gundog training 16:06 heelwork VS loose lead walking 22:15 gundog training for other breeds 25:08 at what age should your dog enter gundog training? 26:27 if not gundogs, what other breed would Jo get 27:44 a little about breed mixes and gundog training 31:22 ways to train with Jo 36:44 increasing your dog's focus outdoors Follow Jo’s work at www.forcefreegundog.com
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