Bill Hillmann Retriever Training Philosophy
The most important part to training is to develop a relationship with your dog that will create a bond and a partnership. This will be based on respect and kindness and that will last forever. The way to develop trust can only occur with consistency . . . so, if you are consistent then you are dependable . . . and if you become dependable then you are trustworthy. Then because you are trustworthy you will create a dog that is compliant. This trust will sustain itself even in the most demanding situations.
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Bill's approach to training Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and other gun dogs encompasses a gentle yet effective method known as the "soft collar" technique, utilizing an electronic collar or remote trainer. This method focuses on achieving steadiness and teaching force fetch while maintaining a considerate and compassionate approach toward the dog's training journey.
With this video collection, dog owners can access a variety of instructional videos organized into playlists covering essential topics such as beginning handling on land and water, casting, starting blind retrieves, and more. These playlists offer valuable insights and practical demonstrations to aid in training hunting dogs, duck dogs, and various retriever breeds for hunt tests and field trials.
Some of the topics covered:
- Collar Conditioning for all Breeds (includes eCollar Positive Reinforcement)
- Casting Drills
- Conditioned Response
- Fetch Command
- Focus
- Fundamentals-Land (includes single T)
- Fundamentals-Water (includes swimby)
- Heel CommandHold Command
- Developing a Great Dog
- Line Manners
- Lining Drills
- Making a Champion
- Problem Solving
- Puppy Training
- Retriever Training General
- Steadiness
- The Extreme Power of Conditioning
- The Game
- Training Alone
- Whistle Sit
- Ydrill
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The Art and Science of Raising a Puppy
This video will teach you how to develop your new puppy with socialization, early training, obedience, housebreaking, being around kids, grooming, feeding, and learning manners. Most of all it is about the
process of building trust and loyalty and a relationship that will last forever.
Collar Conditioning for All Breeds
This video is about collar conditioning and how to go about it with any breed/type of dog. We start at the very beginning and how to proceed so that it is very, very positive, including positive reinforcement
The Heel Command
In this video is the complete sequence of teaching a dog to heel in the correct position looking out not up into the sky In a step by step process that is extremely clear and when followed will produce a dog that heels properly. It is important that each sequence is practiced and rehearsed before moving foreward.
Advanced Retriever Training
Serious competitors who are determined to advance their training to the highest levels need to acquire the skills and knowledge that are needed to build a truly competitive dog. This involves delving into the deep rooted reasons why dogs behave the way they do and why traditional training has been developed to deal with the behavior of field dogs.
Coaching and Consultation
If you have questions specific to you and your dog...you are able to talk to Bill personally. Many time guidance with a specific issue can save hours of frustration and turn a problem into a new and positive direction....
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