It’s that time of year! My new “What the Dogs Taught Me” seminar hits the road, and you’re invited. Several variations and a diverse set of locations should make it easy for you and your friends to join me somewhere and learn more about your dog, while improving your hunting skills. The new seminar is [...]
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Live & learn – seminar time and this year a two-day version
Posted in bird hunting, hunting dog, News, tagged bird dogs, bird hunting, Castle Valley Outdoors, dog training, dog training seminar, Filson, Game Fair, Gun Dog Expo, Scott Linden, versatile hunting dog on April 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Happy birthday, Buddy
Posted in hunting dog, tagged bird hunting, Buddy, German wirehaired pointer, hunting dogs, versatile hunting dog on April 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Well Buddy, you are officially a “senior dog,” turning eight years old today. You are slowing a bit in your step … especially after our long runs. Mornings are less friendly, joints stiffer. For us both. As I finish my first coffee with you alongside, I see us both limber up, ready for the day. [...]
TruckVault Cares … it’s a wrap
Posted in hunting dog, News, tagged AKC, Gun Dog Rescue, International Hunter Education Association, North American Grouse Partnership, Ruffed Grouse Society, Scholastic Clay Target Program, TruckVault, TruckVault Cares, Wingshooting USA on April 10, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Now, to pick the winners of all those great prizes! Meanwhile, celebrate the groups that will soon be receiving checks thanks to the sponsors, especially TruckVault. And thank you, if you voted. Soon, you’ll be able to pick the puppies who will represent our beneficiary groups for the second-annual TruckVault Cares initiative, so stay tuned. [...]
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 »
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 [...]
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 – [...]
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