Jackie Mertens is one of the most successful amateur
retriever trainers and breeders in North America. She has trained and titled
numerous FC/AFC retrievers. She is a six time finalist at the National Open/National
Amateur Retriever Championships. She won the National Amateur Championship
with her NAFC FC Topbrass Cotton, who is also the all time high point Golden
Retriever in field trial history.
Breeding, training and campaigning retrievers are
a way of life for Jackie. Her Topbrass kennel, established in 1968, consistently
produces high quality performance labrador and golden retrievers.
The video describes in detail a comprehensive and
progressive training program for retriever puppies from 7 weeks to 8 months
of age. It can also be used to introduce an adult retriever to the world
of retrieving.
Topics include:
- · Basic Puppy Obedience
- · Introducing the Tools of Training
- · Your Puppy's First Retrieves
- · Introduction to Water
- · Developing a Positive Water Attitude
- · Puppy Drills
- · Preparing Your Pup for Advanced Training
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