If you are following the monthly training tips, you have heard me talk about times in training when I do not have a clue what to do. A Brittany pro that has trains dogs to National Championship wins told me one time that dog training is a guess. The trainer guesses, and the dog’s reactions tell him if he is right. Undoubtedly, the more dogs you have on the end of the check-cord the better you guess. Since I am an amateur and do not get to train a lot of dogs, I carry a short list of rules in my head to guide me into making better guesses.
- Don’t say anything.
- Let the bird teach the dog.
These simple rules are part of the West philosophy of dog training. A few years ago I added another one to the list.
- Stay out of the way.
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