Why Blinds Break Handlers: Stop the Etch‑A‑Sketch

Julie gives a brief update on Faith’s force‑fetch training, then explains why many handlers fail on blind retrieves at high‑level hunt tests. She covers key fundamentals—clear, consistent commands; reading the dog’s body language; avoiding wide, confusing casts (the “Etch‑A‑Sketch”); teaching purposeful location casts; slowing down to regain the dog’s focus; and viewing blinds from the dog’s perspective so you can give helpful, confident guidance.