The Heart of a Competitor
I’ve been thinking on this. A bunch but not too much. I’ve learned, as I age, to try not to “overdo it” — regardless of the “it”. I’ve learned in order to find balance I need to do some things — like intentional rather than mind-wandering thinking — just *enough* to settle my mind. Doing … Continue reading
It’s about fairness — Giving your bird dog the tools to make the correct choices
We know enough about canine behavior now to know they learn differently than we do. They aren’t little humans covered in fur. We also know dogs are highly intelligent and masters of observation. They have to be in order to survive, even thrive, in “our” world. They interpret the “unsaid”, the nuances much better than any … Continue reading
Yes, I train my bird dogs with e-collars. [ gasp! ]
I’m sick of it. All of the negative, nasty talk around e-collars. Yes, many have used them irresponsibly and are to blame for the image some now hold of these devices. If you’re opposed to e-collars then skip this post. I have no patience to hear or read your comments. Believe me–I’ve heard/read plenty thus … Continue reading
Making your hunting dog gunshy – One of the most common human-made mistakes
I almost didn’t write about this topic because there is already a ton of information out there. With so many warnings to be careful with this part of bird dog training and a lot of very good methods to choose from I wonder how in the world a person make their bird dog gunshy in … Continue reading
It’s **your job** to bring out the best in your Vizsla (bird dog)
“I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” – Michelangelo My eyes recently fell upon this quote. The image to instantly pop into my mind’s eye was of my Crush Puppy, GCH Boulder’s N Fusion’s Heartbreaker CGC (almost an AKC Master Hunter with 4 MH passes to date). She’s … Continue reading
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