Mike Lardy guides you through his comprehensive training program that emphasizes teaching in a positive environment

The 2nd Edition of Total Retriever Training includes the best of the original with the addition of all new material.

Features of this 5 disc program include:

• A completely new and expanded basics section
• New demos and drills for getting started on blinds
• More advanced blind work
• A bonus DVD with Q&A and problem-solving BB Blinds
• A comprehensive manual to accompany the DVD

Like the original, this video takes you step by step through training methods that Mike Lardy uses to produce consistent winners. Mike shows you how to train your retriever from basic through advanced training.

Whether you train for hunting, field trials, or hunt tests you will find this to be an invaluable aid for understanding and applying the most up-to-date methods of retriever training.

Disc 1
Introduction to the 2nd Edition
Introduction to the seminar
Demonstration Triple
Principles of Training
Updated Training Principles and Guidelines
Flow Chart
BASICS
Field Check
FORMAL OBEDIENCE
FORCE FETCH
Hold
Ear Pinch
Walking Fetch
Stick Fetch
SIMPLE CASTING
COLLAR CONDITIONING
Overview

Disc 2
Introduction to Indirect Pressure
Collar Fetch
PILE WORK
Lining and Casting to Pile
Stick to Pile
Force to Pile
Stop to Pile
Come-in from Pile
DOUBLE T
Teaching the Line
Forcing
Stopping
Come In
Mini T
Full T
Double T
Disciplined Casting

Disc 3
SWIM-BY
Identifying the Pile
Forcing
Stopping
Overs and Exits
TRANSITION
Pattern Blinds
Blind Drills
Pattern Blinds w/Diversions
Intro to Cold Blinds
Yard Drills
8-handed Casting
Wagon Wheel Lining
No-No Drill
WATER CHEATING
Entry
Stay-In
Re-Entry
WATER BLINDS
Channel Blinds
Walk-Around Blinds
Chinese Blinds
Tune-Up Drills
PROGRESSING ON MARKS

Disc 4
PRINCIPLES OF ADVANCED TRAINING
Literal Casting and the Factors
Casting Mechanics
Secondary Selection
and Short Bird Training
Repetition of Marks
Headswinging and
Building Marking Concepts
ADVANCED TRAINING SITUATIONS
Land Triple (with Long Retired Gun)
Communication and Movement at Line
Water Triple (with Long Retired Gun)
Multiple Land Blinds
Two-peat under arc of poison bird
Three-peat behind gun
Water Blind
Tune-Up Drill
ABC Drill
CONCLUSION OF THE SEMINAR (Epilogue)

Disc 5- Bonus Disc
Fireside Chat
Problem Solving and BB Blinds