STOPPING TO SHOT
The progression to ‘stopping to shot’ is simply another step on from the previous exercise, which should be fully learned and understood by the dog before moving on. Hunt or recall the dog and, when it is moving, blow the stop whistle. Then throw the dummy and fire the shot, because the dog has already learned to stop to the whistle and a thrown dummy and shot is just another layer in the exercise.
Take things slowly, as there’s a lot to think about, and make sure you follow the sequence. Again, be prepared to block the dog from running-in to the retrieve as the shot will add a bit of excitement to the exercise.