“rough draft”
no more testing until spring
main emphasis in training will be on “line time”
using the "placeboard" and HRC format
emphasis - responsiveness, focus and control
"interrupted/diverted" by hunting and winter
hunting skills focus - different water, the boat,
hunting blinds, dog hide & cover
concentrate on water until it gets cold
more water vs. land (for now)
cheating singles
holding blinds often
"GunzUP" boom box sounds often in training setups
Y-Drills with concept blinds
KRD’s with diversions
ABC for marking concepts
attend weekly training groups until they quit
“once a week”
The “Walk-About Drill" with hidden wingers
The “Long Wait Drill” hunting setup
cold blinds to the horizon “The Five Fan”
“in and out of the boat drill”
Agenda - Develop a “Theme for each week”
keep re-defining the list of “What Does Pounce Need?”
Maintain balance within five parameters:
retrieving, "birdiness", focus, control and responsiveness
....a Julie Knutson concept
Training Focus - August & September