So, think you’re clever, creative, or just plain smart? Let’s gauge your innovativeness against the ultimate yardstick: your dog’s name. Yep, someone actually tracks this stuff, specifically the American Kennel Club. So how do you measure up, so to speak? We all know the AKC has it’s “issues,” starting with most dog-show handlers’ wardrobes. A bent [...]
Archive for October, 2008
What’s in a name? You tell me and win free gear!
Posted in News, tagged American Kennel Club, dog name, free hunting gear, Irish Setter, versatile hunting dogs on October 8, 2008 | 22 Comments »
The training took: short term memory is longer than I thought … for Buddy
Posted in News, tagged Awesome Upland Road Trip, bird hunting, dog training, free hunting gear, Irish Setter, memory, South Dakota, Tri-Tronics, versatile hunting dog on October 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Besides being able to actually walk again, one of the most gratifying observations I’ve made since being kicked out of the hospital is Buddy’s retention of skills. We were working pretty hard on the upcoming NAVHDA Utility test, then boom, into the emergency room and all bets were off. Since becoming mobile again, I’ve gradually [...]


