Emotional Dysregulation in Dogs and Puppies: Helping Dogs Stuck in “Drive” to Relax and Self-Regulate
Techniques and strategies for shifting excitable, anxious, and emotionally dysregulated dogs into “neutral.” Most of…
Southeast WMA Bird Dog Training and Conditioning Guide
Learn public land regulations and tips for safe, effective pre-season prep while training bird dogs…
Training Dogs with a Long Lead – Check Cord Basics
Teach obedience and steadiness while preventing common off-lead problems Dog training methodologies are vast. The…
Why Strong Leadership Is the Secret to Successful Dog Training
Confident, consistent leadership improves obedience and builds a stronger bond with your dog. Have you…
Commanding And Naming Your Dog With Vowel Sounds In Mind
When it comes to effectively communicating with your dog, using strong vowel sounds make all…
Tips And Techniques For Keeping Retrievers Safe In Cold Weather
Prepare you and your dog for success when it comes to staying safe during late…
Dog Conditioning – Physically Preparing Your Dog for the Rigor of Hunting Season
Best practices for physically conditioning your dog before hunting season. A long day afield is…
The Importance of Eye Contact During Dog Training
Create teamwork and connection between you and your dog by learning to read each other’s…
Understanding the Stages of Steady Training a Dog
Steadiness training can be broken down into four phases: steady to flush, steady to wing,…
Developing a Hunting Dog’s Bird Searching and Quartering Skills
Using a short and long lead to train your dog how to quarter at home…
Montana’s Bird Dog Training Regulations: Balancing Ethics and Impact on Wild Birds
Montana’s new regulations for training dogs on wild birds call for more than enforcing an…
Above-Ground versus Ground Housing for Pen-Raised Quail
Explore the pros and cons of above-ground and ground housing for pen-raised quail, tailored for…
Transitioning a Dog from Training and Testing to Hunting Wild Birds
This guide will help you troubleshoot and transition onto wild birds with your pointing dog…
How to Introduce a Dog to Water Work
Keep these tips and ideas in mind when introducing your dog to water training Sweat…
Using Bird Dogs for Kicksledding
Pursue a new hobby in the off-season by participating in winter dog sports with your…
The Jagdgebrauchshundverband ( JGHV) – the German Versatile Hunting Dog Association
Learn how the German hunting dog testing system works and how it built the breeds…
Understanding Bird Dog Field Terminology and Commands
Bird hunting and dog training are full of terminology and words that new hunters need…
Comparing NAVHDA, JGHV, and AKC Hunting Dog Tests
Learn about the various hunting dog testing systems from the puppy level to the finished…
Teaching Your Dog To Heel
A guide to teaching a dog the heel command from training methods to correction. Hiking…
How to Prepare for a New Puppy
Bringing home your first puppy should involve proper preparation and expectations to make a positive…
How Dogs Develop on Ruffed Grouse – A Guide to Preparing a Dog for Grouse Hunting
Hunting guides and dog trainers share their thoughts on how owners can prepare their bird…