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Retriever Training CenterShore-Breaking Your Retriever
Counteracting the dog's natural inclination to run shore- lines is the foundation of water work. Like everything else in training, the most effective way to make the dog understand what you want is to make it seem easy to do the right thing and difficult, or less pleasant, to do the wrong thing. With low-level electrical stimulation, you can cause the dog to associate displeasure with its failure to take a direct route by water. The drills in this chapter are designed to teach the dog to go straight through water rather than to run the shore. (Read...) |
Retriever Training - Blinking Birds - How to Avoid It
by: Amy Dahl, Ph.D.
BLINKING, OR DELIBERATELY avoiding downed game, is a fault that renders retrievers useless. If your prospect did not show adequate bird interest when you embarked upon his training, you probably would have sought another dog. We assume, then, that the problem was created. (Read...) |
SpanielsOnline.com Training CenterIntroduction to Birds - An Interview with David Lauber
David Lauber has more than 7 years of professional training experience while at Denalisunflo Kennels, where he trained and handled some of the top field trial spaniels in the country. This month, in a discussion with David Lauber, he explains the step-by-step process of introducing a young dog to retrieving and birds. (Read...) |
Wing Shooting USAGrouse, Pheasants and Old Glass
by: R. Michael DiLullo
We worked our way through the ancient apple orchard without flushing a single grouse. The cool October morning was giving way to the warmth of the sun, as my female English springer spaniel "Bess" and I climbed over a rock wall and stepped into a field of overgrown broom straw and fescue grass. The sun warmed my face and I stopped for a moment to enjoy the sensation. Rising steam from my shirt collar began to fog my glasses. Removing them, I wiped away the sweat from my brow, whistled to "Bess" and continued along through the field. (Read...) |
Different Kind of Shooting
by: Bill Hanus
As certain as sunrise tomorrow, someone is going to come along and tell you that your pals are going out shooting and why not grab your shotgun and join in the fun. Why not indeed? Shooting with buddies is a zero sum game. There are winners and losers; yet to be designated, that's true; but chances are you already have a suspicion of which class for which you'll be nominated. Loser, right?(Read...) |
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Buyer's GuideDog Fences
by: Geoffrey A. English
There are many types of dog fences on the market today. The manufacturers of dog fences include Innotek, Petsafe, Dogtra and SportDog. In this article, I would like to help clear up some of the terminology and concepts associated with choosing the right underground dog fence.
Every underground dog fence is made up of three devices; Wall-mount transmitter, wire and flags, and the dog collar.(Read...) |
Fish RecipesShore-Breaking Your Retriever
Counteracting the dog's natural inclination to run shore- lines is the foundation of water work. Like everything else in training, the most effective way to make the dog understand what you want is to make it seem easy to do the right thing and difficult, or less pleasant, to do the wrong thing. With low-level electrical stimulation, you can cause the dog to associate displeasure with its failure to take a direct route by water. The drills in this chapter are designed to teach the dog to go straight through water rather than to run the shore. (Read...) |
Retriever Training - Blinking Birds - How to Avoid It
by: Amy Dahl, Ph.D.
BLINKING, OR DELIBERATELY avoiding downed game, is a fault that renders retrievers useless. If your prospect did not show adequate bird interest when you embarked upon his training, you probably would have sought another dog. We assume, then, that the problem was created. (Read...) |
George Hickox School of Dog TrainingBuyer Beware - When Buying a Hunting Dog
by: George Hickox
The old adage "You can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear" certainly rings true when it comes to purchasing a dog. If the genes that determine drive for birds, pointing or retrieving instincts and canine athleticism are lost in the mix, the resulting dog may turn out to be an inferior hunter. Far too often, by the time the owner has realized that Fido will never make a great hunting partner, the dog has become a member of the family. Parting may not be sweet sorrow. In fact it may be impossible. Now what? Your better half votes an emphatic "No!" on a second dog, and the kids have fallen in love with the new addition. This is a fine mess we've gotten ourselves into. (Read...) |
Food and Nutrition CenterAllergies in Dogs
Allergies are hypersensitive reactions by the body of the dog or cat to foreign substances or organisms. Anything that provokes an allergic reaction is called an allergen. The source for the allergen can be just about anything ranging from plants to carpets to feeding dishes. In order to treat an allergy, the allergen must be identified. This can be a complex process requiring time and patience. The reward of successful treatment is providing a more comfortable life for the pet.(Read...) |
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