Transitional training involves taking the fundamental commands taught in basics within a controlled environment and applying that information to a retrieve in an unknown situation. All the while maintaining a confidence in what he knows and a respect that you will guide him through the unknown. 
                                                               
 
 
Transition Handling
    Drill work
    Starting cold blinds
    Addressing obstacles
    Problems that might arise
    Encouraging momentum
 
Transition Marking
    Drill work to develop marking
    Hunting the area of the bird
    Proper lines to the mark
    Memory marking
    Understanding marking concepts