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Retriever Training CenterEvaluating Your Dog Objectively for Advanced Field Work
by: Jackie Mertens
Many owners think their dog can be a great field competitor. When asked why, they invariably say he loves to carry underwear around the house, always has something in his mouth, loves to play in his water bucket, lays in any puddle he finds, retrieves the family parakeet, or fights the water hose. None of these statements mean anything in terms of potential to compete successfully in the field.
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The Great Illusion - Blind Retrieves
by: Amy Dahl, Ph.D.
If you hunt with your dog inside a blind, or if you are ambitious about training your retriever, you will want to teach him to do blind retrieves. For him to be successful picking up birds he has not seen fall, however, you need to understand that there is much more to a blind retrieve than simply giving your dog directions. You need to get past the illusion of perfect handling, and understand the problems your dog faces as he tries to follow your instructions.
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SpanielsOnline.com Training CenterSteady to Wing and Shot - Part II
by: Geoffrey A. English
Last issue we spent time talking with David Lauber in regards to beginning the Steady to Wing and Shot process. This issue we will continue our talk and move on to the second phase of steadying a young spaniel.(Read...) |
Waterfowl HuntingDuck Call Versatility
by: Jim James - Owner of Carlson Championship Calls and 1996 World Duck Calling Champion
We’ve all heard the terms, “a versatile caller” and “a versatile call”. Without question versatility is a wonderful thing. But what is versatility and how does it relate to waterfowlers, calls and calling?
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Wing Shooting USASome Pictures Are Worth More Than a Thousand Words - This is One of Them
by: Bill Hanus
The FABARM Lion Paradox with the rifled lower barrel is the hottest new product idea on the birdgun market today. Could this be your secret weapon against game birds next season? You owe it to your dog to check it out. After all, more short retrieves and fewer birds that have to be fetched with a spoon are benefits not to be lightly dismissed.
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How To Hit Waterfowl Targets
by: L.P. Brezny
Waterfowl hunters are often prone to running streaks of missed or fringe hit birds. In almost every case the problem can be traced back to some element of a broken down self reliance system, or basically a general lack of one’s own ability to hit that drake mallard floating over the decoy spread with it’s feet down. There are steps that you can take to overcome some of the creeping mental crud factors as I like to call them, and one big element is taking up your shooting position with care each day in the field or blind. (Read...) |
Fish RecipesEvaluating Your Dog Objectively for Advanced Field Work
by: Jackie Mertens
Many owners think their dog can be a great field competitor. When asked why, they invariably say he loves to carry underwear around the house, always has something in his mouth, loves to play in his water bucket, lays in any puddle he finds, retrieves the family parakeet, or fights the water hose. None of these statements mean anything in terms of potential to compete successfully in the field.
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Fish RecipesThe Great Illusion - Blind Retrieves
by: Amy Dahl, Ph.D.
If you hunt with your dog inside a blind, or if you are ambitious about training your retriever, you will want to teach him to do blind retrieves. For him to be successful picking up birds he has not seen fall, however, you need to understand that there is much more to a blind retrieve than simply giving your dog directions. You need to get past the illusion of perfect handling, and understand the problems your dog faces as he tries to follow your instructions.
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Health Care CenterSelecting and Bringing Home A Puppy
Before selecting a puppy, ask yourself if you are willing to make the commitment of time needed to train and care for the dog and have the money available to provide the proper nutrition and needed veterinary care over the years. Choosing a puppy is making a commitment to provide long term care for a living creature that will be totally dependent upon you.
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Progesterone Testing - A Successful Breeder
by: Brian E. Greenfield, D.V.M.
Do you wake up in a cold sweat fearing you have missed a breeding date? Are you feeling stressed as your bitch’s due date approaches? Worried that you are going to waste the last vial of frozen semen from your champion stud?
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George Hickox School of Dog TrainingRight Time, Right Place, Right Start
by: George Hickox
The most frequently asked question regarding dog training is undoubtedly, "When should I start training my pup?" The easy response-and correct answer-is from the first day the new dog is acquired. More difficult questions concern when particular commands/abilities should be taught/trained for and what levels of performance should be expected?
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K9 Advantix - Flea, Tick and Mosquitoe Center
Upland HuntingGun Shy Dogs
by: Bill Tarrant
That chunk of chain you’ve got staked under the shade trees so Pup won’t get too hot - well, leave it there. That chain will also help us cure the bird-shy, gun-shyness, man-shy, and cover-shy dog.(Read...) |
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