How I Learned to Train Blind Retrieves (and Thousands Since.)

Back when I bought my very first Labrador Retriever, a friend asked me a simple question: Do you know how to train a dog to handle a blind retrieve? That question set me on a journey that changed everything about how I trained retrievers. In this video, I share the story of learning what a blind retrieve really is, how old-school trainers used to handle it, and how I went from confusion to training thousands of gundogs to run blinds with confidence. Blind retrieves aren’t just about birds — they’re about trust, communication, and obedience. Sometimes in life, just like in training, we have to step forward without seeing the whole picture. Recommend read: “Training Retrievers the Cotton Pershall Method, by Bobby N. George. #DogTraining #Gundogs #LabradorRetriever #DuckHunting #BlindRetrieve #FaithAndDogs #TheDisciplinedWay #HuntingDogs ‪@oldsalemkennel‬ ‪@toddwharvey‬ https://linktr.ee/toddwharvey