Your Free Introduction to ATMS Ultimate Lines.
Learn the systematic approach to teaching retrievers to trust the line selected by the handler and take that line with confidence and conviction.
In the video below, you'll discover the philosophy, progression, and objectives behind the Ultimate Lines system. After watching, continue down the page to learn how the complete program combines detailed video instruction with companion written lesson narratives that summarize the objectives, field setup, and key concepts for every step of the progression.
More Than Just Videos - Written Lesson Plans
Every Ultimate Lines lesson includes a companion Lesson Narrative that can be printed and taken to the field.
Each narrative summarizes the training objectives, field setup, progression goals, and key teaching concepts for that lesson.
Instead of trying to remember every detail from a video, you'll have a written guide available whenever you train.
Download the complete PhaseĀ 3 StepĀ 5 Lesson Narrative and see how Ultimate Lines combines video instruction with step-by-step written guidance.
Phase 3 Step 5 Lesson Plan
The Ultimate Lines Difference
Ultimate Lines is more than a collection of drills. It is a systematic progression designed specifically to teach initial lines.
Each step builds on the previous one, helping the dog develop trust in the handler and commitment to the given line.
The result is a retriever that believes the line selected by the handler and takes that line with conviction.Ā Ā
Why Initial Lines Matter
Great blinds begin with great initial lines.
When a retriever leaves your side, every yard off line increases the likelihood of additional handling and poor performance. The quality of the blind often begins with the quality of the initial line.
Many dogs struggle not because they lack ability, but because they were never taught through a systematic progression that builds trust in the line provided by the handler.
Ultimate Lines was developed to solve that problem by teaching dogs to trust the line provided by the handler and remain committed to that line as challenges increase.
How Ultimate Lines Works: A Step by Step Progression
Rather than relying on isolated drills, the program follows a clear progression designed to help dogs understand that the line provided by the handler leads to success.
General Concept
Ultimate Lines teaches retrievers that the line provided by the handler leads to success.
As the progression advances, visual aids are reduced, distractions become more influential, and the dog learns to trust the handler and remain committed to the line.
Phase 1 Developing Confidence and Teaching Visual Aids (3 Steps)
Phase 2: Complete the Layout
Phase 3:Ā Building Trust, Communication, and Precision (11 Steps)
Outcomes
By the end of the Ultimate Lines series your retriever will:
- Trust the line selected by the handler
- Take a more precise initial line
- Take initial lines with greater confidence and conviction
- Carry the line farther despite increasing influences
- Require less handling on blinds
- Possess the foundation required for advanced blind retrieves and poison bird blinds
