09/11/2026
If you're enjoying the training conversations here, make sure you check out Hunters Hobo Podcast with Marc Patton.
In this episode, Marc Patton and Chris dive deep into advanced water work, covering everything from swim-by training and cheating singles to angles, re-entries, corrections, and developing a dog that truly understands concepts
What makes this conversation stand out is that it's not just about mechanics. Marc shares his philosophy on building confident, thinking retrievers that love their work and understand what they're being asked to do.
Whether you're fine-tuning advanced water concepts or laying the foundation for a reliable retriever, this episode is packed with practical training insights and valuable perspective.
If you're working on your dog's water skills, this is one episode you won't want to miss. 🦆🐕🌊
In this episode, Marc Patton and Chris take a deep dive into water work, including swim-by, cheating singles, angles, reentries, corrections, and how to develop a dog that understands what you're asking rather than simply becoming a robot.Marc explains how he introduces cheating singles, w...
