Barstow, CA
Patty and I are on the road again. We’re really loaded up this time, on our way to Kansas. We’ll … Continue reading Barstow, CA
Tag: hunting dog
Runners
The pheasants were running today. On some days they hold tight. On others, they sprint around a bit. But today … Continue reading Runners
Proofing the Whoa Command – 2
A couple of months ago I posted a video with some techniques for proofing your dog’s whoa training. That is, … Continue reading Proofing the Whoa Command – 2
Delta Windmills!
Patty and I spend a fair bit of time around “The Delta.” For anyone from outside “The Bay Area,” “The … Continue reading Delta Windmills!
Preseason Warm Up Hunt
This year the pheasant season opens on Sept 23rd at our hunting club, Hastings Island Hunting Preserve. But like every … Continue reading Preseason Warm Up Hunt
Whittier Fire
Last month a fire burned almost 20,000 acres just northeast of Santa Barbra, CA. It burned through an area that … Continue reading Whittier Fire
Training Day
Ron and I took Ripley, Mesquite and Patty out for a day in the field. They all got some good … Continue reading Training Day
The Release Command
It seems like I’m always restricting Patty’s movements with commands like “Whoa,” “Wait,” “Stay” or “Sit.” We work on those … Continue reading The Release Command
Proofing the Whoa Command
Proofing is the process of testing a dog under different and difficult conditions. It is not teaching. Patty already knows … Continue reading Proofing the Whoa Command
Proofing the Heel Command
I listened to an episode of Ron Boehme’s The Hunting Dog Podcast the other day with his guest dog-trainer Justin … Continue reading Proofing the Heel Command
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