| Dogs are amazing animals. They often have well-built | | | | thrower stations? |
| and strong bodies that move swiftly but with grace. | | | | Can he/she swim? Can the dog swim for at least a |
| They can guard the house. They can fetch sticks | | | | hundred yards? |
| and balls. They can protect you from strangers and | | | | After the first watermark retrieval, will the dog go |
| those who attempt to hurt you. On top of the | | | | for a second? |
| numerous lovable traits of a dog, man's best friend is | | | | Is the dog capable of hunting and retrieval without |
| one of the smartest pets one could ever have. In | | | | lead? |
| general, along with hamsters and parrots, dogs are | | | | Is the dog willing to go through rough terrains, ponds, |
| one of the most trainable pets one can ever have. | | | | valleys, and other areas that he/she is not familiar |
| However, dogs have limits in being trainable too. | | | | with? |
| Dogs are easily trained to for the proper toilet use, | | | | If you have answered yes to all the questions, then |
| for the social behavior and normal dog tricks. But | | | | your dog is probably up for the next level of puppy |
| these tricks are the usual talents of a smart pup and | | | | challenge in dog field training. Among the most |
| if your dog knows these things, it does not mean | | | | popular component of dog field training is Slalom |
| that he/she can go for dog field training. However, if | | | | training. The Slalom training tests the ability of a dog |
| you think your dog is more than just a smart canine | | | | to zigzag and continue with the path even through |
| and if you deem that your pet is fit for dog field | | | | obstacles. Another component is the seesaw training. |
| training, you might as well think about the following | | | | This test gauges the dog's ability to balance itself on |
| questions. | | | | a moving and unstable board. You can also try to |
| Will your dog accept training? | | | | introduce your dog to length jumping training. In case, |
| Is he/she patient enough and not aggressive? | | | | you want your dog to indulge in agility competitions, |
| Does the dog easily obey you? Is the dog eager to | | | | it is a must for him/her to try obstacle race tracks. |
| look out in the field for thrower stations? | | | | No matter which field you would like your dog to |
| Will the dog still retrieve even if the thrower is more | | | | specialize in, keep in mind that your dog's success |
| than a hundred yards away? | | | | does not rely on his/her skills and knowledge alone. |
| Will he/she keep on retrieving what is thrown even if | | | | Rather, a good competitor in dog field competitions |
| the process is repeated over and over again? | | | | needs a good trainer teeming with patience and |
| Does the dog express the same enthusiasm even | | | | perseverance. If you are one of those determined |
| after he retrieves the third or the fourth throw? | | | | dog trainers, and if your pet is smart, talented and |
| In hunting or in finding things, can the dog focus? Or | | | | determined, then both of you will then go far in dog |
| is it easily distracted? | | | | field training. |
| Can the dog obey sequencing rules when it comes to | | | | |