Bill Hillmann

How to teach the Fetch Command w collar reinforcement is described briefly here. The complete video in either the DVD or streaming online video is available at http://hawkeyemedia.net​ AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

Before starting single T it's important that your retriever has skills that are shown in this video clip with Bill Hillmann AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

The power of the Back Command and why. This video also discusses why it's important to vary the length of time between commands. AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​ SHOW LESS

Preparing your dog to be on the mat/on line and what you may be considering beforehand Bill explains here in this video as well as a Christmas message for 2021 AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

Teaching lining in the water for a retriever is shown with a drill Bill uses regularly when advancing a dog in retriever training. Part 2 AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​ SHOW LESS

Teaching lining in the water for a retriever is shown with a drill Bill uses regularly when advancing a dog in retriever training. AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

Bill Hillmann explains how to actually MARK the really long mark instead of running at the gun station itself. AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

Before you join group retriever training Bill gives you ideas of what you and your dog can do alone, just you and him/her. AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

Announcing a NEW VIDEO coming out about how to condition your dog to the electric collar, in a positive and gentle way. It shows the exact steps using the SIT and the HERE command, teaching the command first and reinforcing it with the collar. Today's electric collars are so well refined they can be used in conjunction with a reward to create positive reinforcement. AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

"Conditioning to the Electric Collar for all Breeds" video is now available at http://hawkeyemedia.net. Bill describes how to proceed conditioning your dog using the electric collar in a light and positive way including positive reinforcement. AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY DVDs & Streaming Videos: http://www.hawkeyemedia.net Blog: http://www.billhillmann.net

When you are training by yourself Bill likes to introduce the idea of triples, maybe at 5, 6, or 7 months old. Only for the reason for the dog to learn: THERE'S ALWAYS ONE MORE (nothing technical). Therefore you are starting to develop memory. AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

Starting a Ydrill (beginning version) from Homeplate w a 5 - 6 month old puppy Bill Hillmann shows how much fun it is. AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

Those who train their retrievers alone benefit from Bill Hillmann's ideas and drills with their dogs. AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

Announcement of an up and coming video: MARKING with Bill Hillmann- Initial filming has begun

AKC Retriever Field Trials - Bill Hillmann accomplishments: Bill Hillmann has made more High Point Derby Dogs than anyone in the history of Retriever Field Trials

Starting a Retriever on Water SingleT starts with Fetch to the Pile on the water. Bill Hillmann demonstrates with a young Golden Retriever "Danger" and explains its importance. Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

AKC Retriever Field Trial Accomplishments of Bill Hillmann: https://youtu.be/OB95Dg2sSJY Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

When a retriever has developed a slow/loopy sit you can get the fast and quick sit .... clarification by Bill is shown here.

After teaching your retriever how to sit on the whistle initially then Bill Hillmann shares a tip of how to get faster whistle sits. For Videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net For Bill's Blog: http://billhillmann.net

Bill Hillmann teaches you why reinforcement of a command many many times make it less necessary to make a correction in the future. Videos/DVDs: http://hawkeyemedia.net​ Blog: http://billhillmann.net​

A Golden Retriever puppy is in process of learning to go to Homeplate, and the video includes how to make use of this skill when they are older and more advanced in their training. For videos: http://hawkeyemedia.net For Bill's blog: http://billhillmann.net

Scarlet, a 3+ mo old Golden Retriever practices "The Game" with Bill Hillmann DVDs & Streaming Videos: http://www.hawkeyemedia.net​​ Bill's Blog:http://billhillmann.net​​

Bill demonstrates teaching from the beginning how to learn to SIT on the whistle. "Danger" is a young Golden Retriever and ready to learn, never having heard the whistle previously. For DVDs/Streaming Videos available: http://www.hawkeyemedia.net​ For Bill's blog: http://www.billhillmann.net​

Training a Retriever Puppy with Bill Hillmann is now introducing a new star "Scarlet," a golden retriever puppy for videos to come. Videos available: http://www.hawkeyemedia.net​ Bill's blog posts: http://www.billhillmann.net​