# text jo β€” RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover text jo. Page: Feed: --- ## Episode 150 - working with over-aroused, pumped, unfocused gundogs! _2026-08-15 Β· Hold the Line_ πŸ™ƒ Text me (Jo) at Hold the Line πŸ™ƒ Tips and approaches for managing over-arousal in gundogs, whether it results in noise, unsteadiness, or lack of focus. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/289518/episodes/19650217-episode-150-working-with-over-aroused-pumped-unfocused-gundogs.mp3) ## Episode 149 - \*new\* course called PUPPY GUNDOG _2026-07-24 Β· Hold the Line_ πŸ™ƒ Text me (Jo) at Hold the Line πŸ™ƒ Introducing the new Puppy Gundog course, plus answering lots of listener questions! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/289518/episodes/19544887-episode-149-new-course-called-puppy-gundog.mp3) ## Episode 148 - how I nearly lost a puppy I bred to rescue _2026-06-15 Β· Hold the Line_ πŸ™ƒ Text me (Jo) at Hold the Line πŸ™ƒ In this episode, I talk about what I've learnt as a result of the recent extremely stressful situation I've experienced recently. A 9 month old puppy we bred was dumped at a rescue organisation. We were not told. The rescue refused to rehome him to us. PLUS listener Q&As. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/289518/episodes/19347740-episode-148-how-i-nearly-lost-a-puppy-i-bred-to-rescue.mp3) ## Episode 147 - ethics and head collars _2026-04-14 Β· Hold the Line_ πŸ™ƒ Text me (Jo) at Hold the Line πŸ™ƒ Sometimes life is complicated. If dogs are losing out on opportunities for exercise and enrichment because people can't manage them, then their quota of 'good stuff' in life gets a lot lower. A dog which never leaves the house is going to experience the fewest unpleasant things in life - and also would be incredibly deprived, under-exercised and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/289518/episodes/19017267-episode-147-ethics-and-head-collars.mp3) ## Episode 146 - get those puppies swimming! _2026-04-08 Β· Hold the Line_ πŸ™ƒ Text me (Jo) at Hold the Line πŸ™ƒ Loads of tips towards helping you to get pups swimming! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/289518/episodes/18985479-episode-146-get-those-puppies-swimming.mp3) ## Episode 145 - pointers, setters and HPRs are different (sometimes distance work is easier than up-close control) _2026-03-24 Β· Hold the Line_ πŸ™ƒ Text me (Jo) at Hold the Line πŸ™ƒ In this episode, I talk about a certain subgroup of gundogs which are very motivated by environmental exploration/reinforcers. They require a different training approach. These dogs might find it much easier to work at a distance (with behaviours like the remote stop and the recall) and much harder to offer sustained focus up-close (as with heelwork). [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/289518/episodes/18881705-episode-145-pointers-setters-and-hprs-are-different-sometimes-distance-work-is-easier-than-up-close-control.mp3) ## Episode 144 - marking vs steadiness, revisited _2026-03-11 Β· Hold the Line_ πŸ™ƒ Text me (Jo) at Hold the Line πŸ™ƒ The best marking is most likely if we send the dog immediately the retrieve falls. However, this also erodes steadiness. What to do? [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/289518/episodes/18832293-episode-144-marking-vs-steadiness-revisited.mp3) ## Episode 143 - how releasing the dog at the right time, improves focus _2026-02-24 Β· Hold the Line_ πŸ™ƒ Text me (Jo) at Hold the Line πŸ™ƒ I just wanted to drill down (pun intended) on this particular issue, because it's such a great one for improving focus and attention when you're battling environmental distractions. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/289518/episodes/18734906-episode-143-how-releasing-the-dog-at-the-right-time-improves-focus.mp3) ## Episode 142 - fix your (dog's) focus! _2026-02-10 Β· Hold the Line_ πŸ™ƒ Text me (Jo) at Hold the Line πŸ™ƒ I talk here about a few ways to help dogs which are struggling to offer us focus and attention. Do check out my Focus and Attention course, for more info. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/289518/episodes/18641197-episode-142-fix-your-dog-s-focus.mp3) ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0JMoPK7h9zXB) _2026-02-09 Β· **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## Episode - 141 - things that I wish people knew _2026-01-27 Β· Hold the Line_ πŸ™ƒ Text me (Jo) at Hold the Line πŸ™ƒ This is a random collection of thoughts directed towards helping people become better trainers by addressing things other than the usual 'how to train stuff'. From personality traits of effective trainers to gaps in knowledge and misassumptions. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/289518/episodes/18579333-episode-141-things-that-i-wish-people-knew.mp3)