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From the Inside, Out

Most are only concerned with what the dog shows them on the outside and never even think about what he is really trying to tell them - from the inside, out.
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the May/June. 2003 issue

First Dog? Develop a Game Plan

Those that are 'play training' their retrievers usually have no real permanent plan...
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the Mar/Apr. 2003 issue

Training the Trainer

Any professional trainer will tell you that training the owner is typically more difficult than training the dog.
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and Published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the Sept./Oct.. 2002 issue

A Couple of Important Things

Charting your retriever's day-to-day training can provide a broad overview of the progress that you and your dog are making...
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the Nov./Dec.. 2002 issue

Erlebnisberichte

A tribute to Dual Champin AFC Coot's Gypsy Clipper, MH

The only retriever ever to hold the titles of Dual Champion and Master Hunter.
Written by Butch Goodwin, published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the FEBRUARY/MARCH 1996 issue.

All in a day's work!...true champions and masters of the field..

Bomber and I hunted nearly every day during the season!
Written by Butch Goodwin, published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the DECEMBER/JANUARY 1997/98 issue.

Working Retrievers

Bumpers - Canvas or Plastic:What the Pros won't tell you!

Professional trainers have a secret they're not telling you!
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the May/June 2001 issue.

Teaching Retrievers To Crawl!...try to get closer

Don't think teaching a hunting dog to crawl belongs on "Stupid Pet Tricks"!
Written by Butch Goodwin, published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the FEBRUARY/MARCH 1998 issue.

Teaching "Leave-It". Training with the Pro's

Tips on how to easily teach a dog "leave-it" and walk away!
Written by Butch Goodwin, published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the JUNE/JULY 1998 issue.

Developing Handling as an Extension of Force-Fetch - Part I

Training your Retriever lining and casting in order to "handle" well.
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and Published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the MAY/JUNE 2000 issue.

Developing Handling as an Extension of Force-Fetch - Part II

Training your Retriever lining and casting in order to "handle" well.
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and Published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the July/August 2000 issue.

Sight Blinds and Walkouts

Having a dog that will run lines and handle the ups an downs and sidehills.
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the September/October 2000 issue.

Hide the Duck

Teach a program where the dog's natural hunting abilities are developed!
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and Published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the November/December 2000 issue.

River Hunting

Sometimes You Gotta Bend Some Rules! Training a river dog starts with the same basic or fundamental yard
work...
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the Sep./Oct. 2001 issue

Boat Work

River Dogs need be proficient at riding and working from a boat...
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the Nov./Dec. 2001 issue

Steadiness to Flush and Shot

Not just for hunting season - a way of life.
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the Jan./Feb. 2003 issue

A Shot of Steadiness

Teaching a dog that when a shot is fired he is to sit and remain steady
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the Jan./Feb. 2002 issue

Hunt-Dead-Whistle

The goal in conditioning your dog to respond to a whistle: helping your retriever get his nose on the ground and find the
bird!
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the March/April 2002 issue

Walking Singles

...many novice trainers become so enamored with teaching running lines and handling that they.occasionally overlook teaching necessary marking skills!
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the May/June 2002 issue

They are Not the Same Dog (it's okay to say it)

trainers with experience working with substantial numbers from both understand that Labs and Chesapeakes are not the same dog. (Did I hear someone say, Amen)
Written by Butch Goodwin, edited and published in 'The Retriever Journal' in the July/Aug.. 2002 issue