| Wing Shooting USA |  | Southern Doves, A Legacy of Tradition by R. Michael DiLullo The breeze woke me from my semi-sleep-like state. The heat was beginning to dissipate, although, the sun was still high in the late afternoon sky. Through the shimmering mirage-like waves, I could see two camo-clad hunters taking-up their position across the field. My two female English Springer Spaniels “Bess” and “Flo,” lying one on each side, had managed to find what limited shade was available. I leaned back against the roll of hay and checked my watch. It was nearly 4 p.m., the magic hour was approaching, the sky would soon be full of doves. I would have plenty of targets and the dogs, hopefully would have birds to retrieve.
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| Retriever Training Center |  | Force Fetch by Amy Dahl, Ph.D. Force Fetching Retrievers is difficult, especially when you lack experience. When a dog does not respond, do you need to apply more pressure, less pressure, ease up on requirements, shorten the session, or perhaps bear down and keep trying until he gets it? Even experienced trainers can find it hard to read a dog that is doing nothing. (Continue)
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| George Hickox School of Dog Training |  | $64K Question - George Hickox by George Hickox Put a pack of gundog owners together, and odds are that conversation will be wholly focused on training, hunting and bragging. Throughout my years of involvement in such talks at lodges, camps and our gundog training schools, people have asked me the gamut of dog questions. They've ranged from, "How do I get my beagle to point with style?" (to which my answer was, "I don't know") to "My dog is four years old. Is she too old to train?" Following are some of the more frequently posed queries and my thoughts on each. (Continue)
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| Waterfowl Guide |  | Canada Geese Canada geese are the most common and identifiable goose. The head and neck are long, with a notable white face patch. Bill, legs, and feet are also black. The black rump has a white V, and the undertail coverts and belly are white. The wings and back are dark brown, and the breast feathers are dark to light gray with buff tips. Sexes are similar.
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| Reference Room |  | Skin Problems Dry skin is a common problem for canines. However, identifying the cause can be difficult as more than one condition can cause dry skin, flakes (pet dander) or a dull flat coat. Dry skin may actually be a secondary condition caused by skin allergies such as a contact dermatitis, internal parasitic worms or an allergy to several types of skin mites. (Continue) |  |
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