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Struggling to get consistent results from your retriever?
When it comes to training your dog for field trials or hunt tests, the amount of conflicting information is overwhelming.
You’ve tried all sorts of training programs with disappointing results. What should be a fun hobby starts to feel like a chore – for you and your dog.
We believe in reducing stress at both ends of the leash!
Dog training can be fun for you and your retriever.
It’s time for a new perspective on retriever training
Many competitive retriever owners struggle to find a training program that works for them. Backed by hands-on experience and supported by research, our dog training courses teach you how to tap into your dog's desire to retrieve so you and your dog enjoy the process.
Working with animals for almost 50 years, Pat Nolan is passionate about the art and science of canine training. He’s eager to share his knowledge with other dog owners ready to embark on or enhance their training journey.
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A revolutionary approach to competitive retriever training
Retriever from the
Pup Up
Prepare your working retriever for a successful life in the field. Learn how to mold beneficial character traits, build a love and desire for training, and instill a solid foundation of field skills.
E-Collar Conditioning for the Field
Understand how to train your dog using the e-collar. With our three-step process, your dog will learn to respond reliably to basic obedience commands in all situations.
The Complete Retrieve
Following our three-step plan, building play retrieves, and using positive and negative reinforcement, your dog will understand that retrieving is not only fun but required.
Basics in Drive
Our most popular courses are combined into one extensive training platform. Get access to training on e-collar conditioning, T drills on land and water, and The Complete Retrieve course.
If you don't understand the principles in any venue, you will be a slave to techniques.
Pick your course, learn the principles, and gain a competitive advantage.
These dog owners unlocked the power of a motivational approach to training
"Your puppy stuff is the BEST!! I’ve raised 4 pups on your program now and will continue to do so. It’s the only one I follow."
- Jamee
"Pat, without you we never would have been QAA - we couldn’t get thru a water blind! I think the most important lesson you taught me was to show my dog that obedience was the path to the bird, not the obstacle. It ended the battles & set me on a wonderful new journey & I’ll be forever grateful to you."
- Jane
"It doesn’t matter if you compete at national level or you just want to train your dog for yourself, Pat has something to teach you and also to challenge you. And at the end of a training session you and your dog feel empowered, like a real team."
- Val
MEET PAT NOLAN
Putting you and your retriever on the same winning team
Hi, fellow dog lover! I’ve been working with animals for almost 50 years. I’ve trained retrievers for field trials, detection canines for military, police, and anti-poaching work, birds of prey for falconry, and deer, dogs, and other animals for commercials. I’ve made a lot of four-legged and feathered friends over the years!
As a seasoned trainer and consultant, I’m passionate about advancing the art and science of canine training. I want you to experience the same results and joy I’ve experienced in all my years of training.
How to get the results you want from your retriever
Choose your retriever training course.
Commit to working with your dog 20 minutes a day.
Discover how much you and your dog enjoy the training process.
Don’t waste more time, energy and money on training that feels like you’re fighting with your dog instead of working in sync. Get on the same team with the right method of retriever trainer.
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As a competitive retriever owner, you want to confidently train your dog to excel in field trials and hunt tests. That means you need the most effective dog training program. The problem is the volume of conflicting information is overwhelming.
You've tried various programs, yet your dog isn't performing at the level you know she could. Your hobby has turned into a battle of wills. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Dog training can be fun for you and your retriever.
Many dog owners tend to follow a mechanical, "do what I say" approach. I did the same in my early training years. But then, I discovered successful retriever training relies on motivation. This idea that obedience work should be about the dog's pursuit of his desired reward transformed me and my entire approach to dog training. As soon as I shifted my thinking, I trained my dogs faster and with better results. And, we were all enjoying the process.
I want the same for you! That’s why I’ve designed these courses to help you in your canine training endeavors.
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Memory & Marking Drill
Make dramatic improvements in your retriever's working memory and improve her performance on multiple marks.
➝ The drill is fun and quick and takes little room.
➝ You can do it in a suburban yard or park.
➝ It requires little equipment, no help and very little time.
What You Can Expect from Our Retriever Training Courses
✦ You don’t have to hire a dog trainer or send your puppy off to boarding school. You can train your dog yourself when you understand the principles behind the training and why the techniques we teach work.
✦ Spending 20 to 30 minutes each day training your dog greatly impacts their progress. You don’t have to devote your entire weekend to training exercises.
If our style of training isn’t like anything you’ve seen before, that’s good! These training techniques are grounded in years of research and hands-on experience. We know what works.
✦ Start with the basics. Give your retriever a solid foundation of basic skills. He’ll advance faster and stand out among the competition.
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