{"product_id":"retriever-from-the-pup-up-by-pat-nolan","title":"Retriever From The Pup Up by Pat Nolan","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRetriever From the Pup Up by Pat Nolan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild the Retriever You Want From the Very Beginning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a generic puppy course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is more than 40 years of retriever training experience, learning theory, and hands-on development, distilled into a complete, step-by-step system by legendary trainer \u003cstrong\u003ePat Nolan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat has spent decades developing retrievers, studying animal learning, and teaching trainers across the working-dog world, including military, law enforcement, detection, hunting, and competitive retriever programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, he is showing you how to develop the skills every serious retriever will eventually need, starting while your dog is still a puppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot by rushing the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot by treating a puppy like a small adult dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy introducing the right skills, concepts, and experiences at the right stage of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery lesson builds on the one before it. Every drill prepares your puppy for future work. Every phase moves you closer to the capable hunting or competition retriever you want to own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Will You Learn?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis Is Retriever Training From the Ground Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost handlers wait until their dog is older before introducing serious retriever concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat Nolan takes a different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe breaks advanced retriever work into simple, age-appropriate pieces that a young puppy can understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will begin developing \u003cstrong\u003eretrieving drive, marking, casting, obedience, delivery, water confidence, steadiness, memory, and handling concepts from the very beginning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is not to demand finished performance from a puppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is to build the foundation that makes finished performance possible later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is just a taste of what is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Powerful Retrieving Drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelop a puppy that wants to chase, pick up, carry, return, and continue working with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat shows you how to combine food, tug, play, toys, bumpers, and birds to build enthusiasm without losing control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how to strengthen retrieve motivation while keeping the puppy engaged with the handler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDevelop Marking From the Beginning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarking is not something you simply wait for a dog to develop. It can be trained and strengthened progressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat begins with early singles and advances through doubles, triples, quads, multiple gun stations, hand-thrown drills, and retired guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour puppy will begin learning how to watch, remember, shift attention, and retrieve multiple falls with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroduce Casting and Handling Early\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced handling does not begin when the dog is old enough to run formal blinds. The mechanical foundation can begin much earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Dixie Cups, pallets, cones, and structured exercises, Pat teaches puppies how to move away from the handler, understand direction, hold position, and respond to early casting information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will progress through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-pallet casting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-pallet casting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasting with distractions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack casts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMini T work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Relationship drills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoison bird concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaried handling configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Obedience That Supports Retriever Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not pet obedience taught in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery obedience skill is developed with future field performance in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how to build:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSit-stay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecall around distractions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft and right heel position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeash-pressure understanding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood-distraction control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocus under excitement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to shift between independence and handler direction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is not a flat, overly controlled dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a driven retriever that can remain responsive when the work becomes exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreate a Reliable Delivery to Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA retrieve is not complete until the dog returns and delivers properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat teaches free shaping, object possession, proper hold, return mechanics, and delivery to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also learn how to work with odd objects and develop a dog that is confident picking up and carrying more than one familiar bumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Water Confidence and Technical Skill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater work is introduced progressively instead of waiting until problems appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course begins with learning to swim and advances through channel drills, doubles, stick pond exposure, and component training for more difficult water concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour puppy will learn to enter, swim, retrieve, and work through increasingly challenging water setups with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDevelop the Mind Behind the Retriever\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serious retriever needs more than desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dog must be able to remember multiple falls, remain steady under excitement, shift between marks and blinds, accept direction, and solve problems independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat focuses heavily on three mental skills:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking Memory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to remember where birds fell, complete one retrieve, and return mentally to the remaining work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelf-Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to wait, remain steady, resist distractions, and maintain position while excitement builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMental Flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to switch between independent marking and handler-directed work without confusion or conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese skills do not suddenly appear when a dog reaches adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be developed from puppyhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrain During the Most Important Developmental Window\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA puppy’s brain develops rapidly during the first several months of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperiences during this period can influence how the dog learns, handles stress, solves problems, and approaches future training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat teaches you how to use this developmental window without overwhelming the puppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best time to begin is during early puppyhood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe second-best time is the age your dog is right now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eUnderstand Why the Training Works\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat does not simply give you a list of drills to copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe teaches the principles behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitive developmental periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrain plasticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraining in drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbal markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforcement schedules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariable reinforcement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotivation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem-solving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow advanced skills can be separated into teachable pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the principles allows you to make better decisions when training does not go exactly as planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Makes This Course Different?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot a Random Collection of Drills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery exercise has a purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDixie Cup work prepares the puppy for lines and future handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePallet work introduces casting and position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly marking drills develop attention and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel work builds water confidence and technical understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery exercises prepare the dog for a reliable hold and return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing is included simply because it looks impressive on video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery lesson prepares the puppy for something that comes next.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced Concepts Taught in Puppy-Sized Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA puppy is not ready to perform a finished blind retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the puppy can begin learning the mechanics of casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA puppy is not ready for a difficult all-age triple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the puppy can begin learning how to watch, remember, and shift attention between multiple marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA puppy is not ready for formal steadiness under intense pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the puppy can begin developing self-control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat shows you how to prepare for advanced performance without demanding advanced performance too soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMotivation and Control Developed Together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany trainers build drive first and attempt to add control later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers focus so heavily on control that they weaken the dog’s enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat develops both together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe puppy learns to love retrieving, training, and solving problems while also learning to remain responsive to the handler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is not simply a dog that retrieves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a dog that wants to work and understands how to work with you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is Pat Nolan?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat Nolan has spent more than \u003cstrong\u003e40 years training retrievers and studying how animals learn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis experience includes hunting and competitive retrievers, military working dogs, police K9s, detection dogs, and work with elite military and law-enforcement organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has studied retriever trainers, European dog-sport systems, horse trainers, wild-animal trainers, learning theory, and animal cognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis approach is built around one central belief:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding the principles matters more than memorizing techniques.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat does not want you to become dependent on one drill, one tool, or one rigid training formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe wants you to understand how learning works so you can build a better retriever and make better decisions throughout the dog’s life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Exactly Do You Get?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhase 1 – Choose Your Puppy’s Future\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy early puppy training matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitive developmental periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrain plasticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking memory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental flexibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocialization and early experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow early development influences future retriever work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy puppies should not be trained like small adult dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow early training can help a dog fulfill more of its genetic potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhase 2 – Build Motivation, Communication, and Early Retriever Skills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinciples, Theory, and Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication Tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraining With Food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlush Toys, Bumpers, and Birds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePallet Construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDixie Cup Targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDixie Cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKennel and Casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Casting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObedience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical Placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Sit-Stay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetrieve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding Play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetrieve Drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining Food, Tug, and Retrieve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Singles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Double\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Triple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning to Swim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhase 3 – Add Distance, Control, and Complexity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinciples and Theory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Is a Treat and Train?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDixie Cups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Single\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Multiples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKennel and Casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasting to Two Pallets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObedience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome to Heel, Left and Right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecall With Distractions and Leash Pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetrieve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Treat and Train\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery to Hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Guns as Singles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel Drills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhase 4 – Improve Precision, Lines, and Steadiness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDixie Cups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking Avoidable Hazards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaching Tight Lines to Marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTight Lines to Singles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKennel and Casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-Pallet Variable Ratio of Reinforcement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-Pallet Casting With Distractions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObedience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSit-Stay With Food Distractions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Triple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-Thrown Drill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Water Double\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExposure to Stick Pond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhase 5 – Transition Toward Serious Retriever Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDixie Cups and Cones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Walkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransition to Orange Cones, Part 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransition to Orange Cones, Part 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKennel and Casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasting Back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetrieve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicking Up Odd Objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTight Lines With Two Guns as Singles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel Double\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhase 6 – Connect the Puppy Foundation to Advanced Field Concepts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Relationship Drills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Relationship, Part 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Relationship, Part 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Relationship Big Setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoison Bird\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaried Configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKennel and Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMini T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObedience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChange of Plans: Sit-Stay and Recall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetrieve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper Hold With a Bumper and String\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-Thrown Quad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Retired Guns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort and Long Retired Setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComponent Training on Water Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBackground Learning Theory\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReinforcement Schedules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn why reinforcement schedules influence motivation, persistence, reliability, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis section includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforcement Schedules: Why Do We Care?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforcement Schedules Quiz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat explains how and why rewards should change as the dog progresses, helping you avoid becoming dependent on constant reinforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBonus Training\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Question-and-Answer Webinar With Pat Nolan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear Pat answer training questions and provide additional context beyond the primary lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWebinar With Pat Burns and Pat Nolan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch two respected retriever trainers discuss training, development, problem-solving, and the principles behind successful retriever work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is built for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunters raising a future gun dog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunt-test handlers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField-trial competitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetriever trainers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeders placing puppies into working homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners of Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and other retrieving breeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious puppy owners who want a structured retriever-development plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandlers who want to understand the reason behind each drill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants to begin advanced retriever concepts correctly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to be a professional trainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do need to be willing to train consistently, follow the progression, and develop the dog in front of you instead of chasing shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIs This Only for Young Puppies?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly puppyhood is the ideal time to begin many of the exercises because the dog is moving through a major developmental period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the principles, drills, and progressions can still be used with older puppies and young dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may need to adjust the pace or begin in a different section based on your dog’s current ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best time to start may have been earlier. The second-best time is now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWill This Guarantee a Field Champion or Master Hunter?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. No honest trainer can guarantee that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenetics, health, temperament, natural talent, opportunity, consistency, and handling all influence what a dog ultimately becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly training cannot replace missing genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it can do is help your puppy develop a greater portion of the potential already there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this course is not to promise that every puppy will become a champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is to give every puppy a stronger, more complete, and more intelligent start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGive Your Retriever the Start Their Future Deserves\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can wait until your dog is older to begin serious retriever training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr you can begin developing the required skills while your dog is still young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetrieving drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteadiness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking memory.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMental flexibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat Nolan’s \u003cstrong\u003eRetriever From the Pup Up\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a complete roadmap for building all of it from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a generic puppy course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot disconnected training clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA layered, progressive system for developing the hunting or competition retriever you want to own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart building your retriever today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Pat Nolan’s Retriever From the Pup Up now at SitStayLearn.com.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Nolan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53464639799585,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/2142\/3649\/files\/RetreiverFromThePupUpbyPatNolanFront.png?v=1788746333","url":"https:\/\/sitstaylearn.com\/products\/retriever-from-the-pup-up-by-pat-nolan","provider":"Sit Stay Learn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}