Training and Troubleshooting the Recall Command with Dogs
Learn about the recall command and how to troubleshoot any issues that may arise with…
How a Bird Dog Understands Scent Cones with Bill Allen
Read the excerpt ‘Scent Cone Primer’ from The Unforgettables and Other True Fables, a collection…
Spring Woodcock: The Quiet Period and Pointing Dog Training
Explore the ethics, laws, and dog training opportunities of the spring woodcock season The afternoon…
A Tired Dog is a Good Dog: Managing the Seemingly Boundless Energy of a Bird Dog
No matter the age, understanding the energy needs of your bird dog is crucial for…
How to Keep a Hunting Dog Conditioned in the Winter
From the peaks of Alaska to the bayous of Louisiana, dog trainers and experts discuss…
How to Prepare a Dog for the VJP Test
Getting your dog ready to run in the puppy natural ability test for the German…
The Word “Setter” Does Not Mean What We Think It Does
The truth behind the word ‘setter’ has quite the history behind it; one you may…
The Importance of Training Steadiness in Bird Dogs
There are many reasons to train a dog to remain steady from flush to fall,…
Old Dogs, New Tricks: Smith-Inspired Innovations and the Wells Method of Fetch
At the center of bird dog training and handling is a community of inherited thought…
Introduction to Force Fetch for Pointing Dogs
Demystify the process of training your pointing dog to reliably retrieve any object on command…
The Smith Method of Bird Dog Training with Rick Smith
DIY bird dog training using the Smith Method with trainer Rick Smith This article is…
How to Acquire Furred Animals for Dog Training
Training a versatile hunting dog may require the use of mammals in your training program;…
Porcupine Quills and Dog Encounters: A First Aid and Avoidance Guide
Exploring the dangers, first aid best practices, and avoidance training of porcupines and dog encounters …
Truffle Hunting With Your Dog
Learn how to work with your dog to find wild or cultivated truffles in the…
How to Correctly Command Your Dog
As Commander-in-Chief of your hunting dog, make sure your intended message is clearly understood “Where…
How to Keep and Raise Pigeons for Dog Training
Considerations for pigeon loft design, types of pigeons, and reasons why keeping birds is beneficial…
How to Solve Separation Anxiety Issues with Dogs
Crate training is a critical step in addressing separation anxiety when your dog is left…
Dogs and Snake Bites
Venomous snakes can be found in the majority of states, so understanding how to avoid…
The Gibbons-West Method of Pointing Dog Training with Mo Lindley
Understanding the Gibbons-West method of training pointing dogs As a first-time bird dog owner and…
Cooperation in a Dog Fails at the Handler Level
Cooperation is a foundation of a dog’s success, but the failures lie in a handler’s…
Introducing a Dog to an E-Collar – A Guide to Collar Conditioning
Learn about properly introducing a dog to an e-collar and correct applications in training and…