Training the Retrieve

This book teaches you how to train the various components of a retrieve (Take, Hold, Give, Lift, Get, Carry, etc.) using positive reinforcement techniques. Included are over 100 photographs that provide visual demonstrations of the techniques used. A good retrieve is a functional skill that can be used in competition sports, Service Dog work, or giving your dog a job around the house.

Readers of this book should already have an understanding of operant conditioning, how to use an auditory marker (Click, Good, Yes), and how to apply effective reinforcement strategies. For those who wish to become better trainers, this book will help you along your way.