I’m not much of a duck hunter. The occasional mallard that flies within range or that we jump while wandering near a pond or stream, sure. But my preferences don’t matter. Manny’s got to have duck-hunting chops for the NAVHDA Utility test. He’s required to successfully complete a “duck search,” combing brushy water for a [...]
Posts Tagged ‘German wirehaired pointer’
Road to Utility Test: fun with fakes
Posted in dog training, hunting dog, tagged decoys, duck hunting, ducks, German wirehaired pointer, mallard, Manny, NAVHDA, puppy, Wingshooting USA on May 30, 2012 | 2 Comments »
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. [...]
Real Bird Bumper endorsed by renowned trainer George Hickox
Posted in News, tagged bird hunting, dog training, George Hickox, German wirehaired pointer, hunting dogs, obedience training, real bird bumper, upland bird hunting on April 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
As if you needed another reason to get one for yourself and your dog … read what my newest customer has to say: “The Scott Linden Signature Series “Real Bird Bumper” should be in every dog owner’s tool box. “This bumper teaches the dog to grip the body fully and not “cigar” or carry the [...]
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 [...]
Happy birthday Manny
Posted in News, tagged bird dog, bird hunting, German wirehaired pointer, Manny, puppy on March 30, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Coat so dark it is black on our late workouts, smooth as some shorthairs … I had my doubts from the start, Manny. But your striking conformation has become more handsome by the day. You are a beautiful wirehair, with more potential than I deserve. Now that you are getting along with your great-uncle again, [...]
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