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Common Courtesy In The Field

Posted on October 19, 2012

Tips on how dogs (and you) should behave in the field Probably one of the most important things a gun dog owner can do before…

Late Season Hunting

Posted on September 4, 2012

December is a time of honest assessment—and some of the best hunting of the year It’s transition time for most gun dog owners. They’ve had…

searching for the hunting dog training ground

Hunting for an Urban Training Area

Posted on July 10, 2012

A gravel road, industrial park, vacant subdivision, etc. For a dog owner who lives in the country, the possibilities for training sites are endless. There are the short and…

Teaching Obedience in the Field

Posted on June 5, 2012

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, the old saying goes. But, that was probably written by a lazy old dog or a lazy owner. An older…

The Fundamentals

Posted on May 1, 2012

It all starts with sit, stay, heel, and come commands With the grouse season just around the corner, the most important thing a trainer should…

Training the Basics

Posted on April 17, 2012

Repetition is the key ingredient at this early stage Keep it simple. That’s my philosophy when it comes to teaching a dog the basics. The…

A Car Kennel As A Training Tool

Posted on January 3, 2012

What’s the first training tool an owner should get for a new puppy or dog? A canvas dummy? A dummy launcher? A check chord? A…

Fetch It Up

Posted on December 22, 2011

‘Fetch’ and ‘back’ commands continue development of a puppy Just because a dog will retrieve a canvas dummy that’s thrown in the back yard doesn’t…

A Backyard Kennel: Home Sweet Home

Posted on December 20, 2011

When a couple is awaiting a new baby, they usually have accommodations ready before the little one comes home. The new owner of a gun…

Puppies: The First 12 Weeks

Posted on February 21, 2011

The early stages of a puppy’s development will have a lasting impact—so a breeder’s litter management is crucial. A new puppy is a lot like…

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