Along with the other things we’re practicing, Manny is now learning that a gun shot means “whoa.” Yep, I sometimes shoot birds that fly wild, nowhere near my dogs … especially on a slow day, the first day, the last day, or any day when the adrenaline is flowing faster than the wisdom. When I [...]
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Road to Utility Test: steady to shot
Posted in bird hunting, hunting dog, dog training, tagged dog training, puppy, obedience training, German wirehaired pointer, Manny, North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, whoa, steady to wing and shot, NAFHDA on February 3, 2012 | 6 Comments »
Road to Utility Test: Steady … steady …
Posted in bird hunting, dog training, hunting dog, News, tagged dog training, German wirehaired pointer, puppy, sto to flush, versatile hunting dog, whoa training on January 25, 2012 | 2 Comments »
“Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.” While not originally coined for dog trainers, it is a worthy axiom, especially in the area of steadiness to wing, shot, and fall. Every step, every cracked twig or ruffling wing feather is an invitation to Manny. As if a bird were saying “C’mon, pup, I [...]
On location: Buddy delivers; owner, so-so.
Posted in bird hunting, hunting dog, tagged Buddy & Me, German wirehaired pointer, Scott Linden, Tad Newberry, television production, television program, Wingshooting USA on July 1, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I love making Wingshooting USA, and especially the “Buddy & Me” segments where I share some less-common observations and tips you might use to train (and be trained by) your dog. As a former teacher, it’s my chance to help others learn more, and become better dog owners too. [These segments will air starting in [...]
Chukar hunt pictorial – it’s all about the stuff beyond dead birds, isn’t it?
Posted in bird hunting, hunting dog, News, tagged bird hunting, chukar hunt; oregon hunting, German wirehaired pointer, hunting dog, puppy, Scott Linden, upland bird hunting, versatile hunting dogs on May 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I don’t know about you, but I could use a bird hunting fix. So here you go. I’ll relive a chukar hunt from last season with my college music school chum Dave. We started meeting somewhere in between our homes annually for a weekend of fishing just after graduation (circa stone age). When I finally [...]
Different day, same great dog work
Posted in bird hunting, hunting dog, News, tagged AKC, Athena, bird dog, bird hunting, Blitz, dog training, field trial, German wirehaired pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Central Oregon, hunt test, hunting dog, puppy on May 22, 2011 | 3 Comments »
The sun broke through this morning, bringing smiles to everyone. Sure, it got warm as the day progressed, but a breeze stirred the sage and the chukars seemed to cooperate. Here is Day Two of the hunt test. If you’re intimidated, don’t be. Simply go, introduce yourself and stake out your dog. The experience will [...]
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