Manny backslid on the one part of retrieving on which we weren’t solid: a real bird, brought to hand without um, “tenderizing.” Yesterday, his retrieves were energetic and enthusiastic. Using my Real Bird Bumper, he was scooping, making a U-turn, and racing back. When a pigeon was substituted, the wheels came off. Thankfully, I figured [...]
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Road to Utility Test: One step forward after two steps back
Posted in dog training, hunting dog, tagged bird dog, dog training, field trial, German wirehaired pointer, hunt test, Manny, NAVHDA, obedience training, puppy, retrieving, steadiness, Utility Test on April 2, 2012 | 2 Comments »
What’s your suggestion?
Posted in dog training, hunting dog, tagged bird dogs, bird hunting, obedience training on March 27, 2012 | 6 Comments »
Got a phone call from a viewer and wanted to share it and then get your ideas – this is a new one on me! John asked about a young dog that runs away from flushing pheasants. I’m trying to get more information, but for the purpose of this post – and your suggestions – [...]
Road to Utility Test: We are out of shape
Posted in dog training, hunting dog, tagged Buddy, field trial, hunt test, Manny, NAVHDA, Utility Test on March 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Funny, you think you’re doing pretty well in the fitness department, then with a jolt, you’re reminded that you’re not as buff as you thought. Nope, not me. I know I’ve got a long way to go before my pants are loose and knees less stressed from that extra weight. Let’s just get that out [...]
Road to Utility Test: Revelations and we can all get along
Posted in dog training, hunting dog, News, tagged Delmar Smith, dog training, NAVHDA, Rick Smith, Ronnie Smith, Silent Command System, Utility Test, versatile hunting dogs on March 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
What a weekend. Some news, I can’t share quite yet. But some I can: 1. The weather here has returned to spring-like, snow melting in rivulets at the low spot on each trail, and blessed daylight lasting longer every afternoon. I had to carry water today on our training runs. 2. It appears Manny and [...]
Road to Utility Test … check’s in the mail
Posted in dog training, tagged Chehalis, dog training, German wirehaired pointer, Manny, NAVHDA, obedience training, Utility Test, versatile hunting dog on March 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The check went out yesterday. We are committed. Manny’s NAVHDA Utility Test is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 7-9. What a way to celebrate our wedding anniversary! (Thanks in advance, honey, for letting the dogs and me head north the next day.) We in the west have fewer NAVHDA chapters than our compadres east [...]
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