“Backing,” honoring, whatever you want to call it, there are at least two types I know of. The one we’re all familiar with, where one dog points and the other dog slams into a pseudo-point when he sees the first dog. Eventually, Manny and I will get to that. I wonder if the other honor [...]
Posts Tagged ‘versatile hunting dog’
Road to Utility Test: the honorable way to train
Posted in bird hunting, dog training, hunting dog, tagged backing, dog training, Honoring, NAVHDA, pigeons, retrieving, versatile hunting dog on May 7, 2012 | 2 Comments »
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 »
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 [...]
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. [...]
TV crew gets it’s due …
Posted in hunting dog, News, tagged television production, versatile hunting dog, Wingshooting USA on March 19, 2012 | 2 Comments »
So many times the dogs (rightfully) and the creator/host (not-so-rightfully) get all the glory. Tad and Lynn share the spotlight in this article by Nancy Anisfield from Versatile Hunting Dog magazine. VHD TV article
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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