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
Tag: Llewellyn setter
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
Road Trip – Farad, CA
Patty and I took a two-week road trip. We drove 4250 miles from our home in northern California to Saskatchewan, … Continue reading Road Trip – Farad, CA
Rattlesnake Avoidance Training
Last Sunday Patty and I made the drive up to Knights Landing, CA for a special clinic held at Olive … Continue reading Rattlesnake Avoidance Training
O’Neill Forebay Wildlife Area
Patty and I like to visit the O’Neill Forebay Wildlife Area near the San Luis Reservoir. It is one of … Continue reading O’Neill Forebay Wildlife Area
Solo Hunting
One of the things that I find most difficult in dog training is working alone where I need to deal … Continue reading Solo Hunting
California Quail Closer
Patty and I went back to Cottonwood Creek Wildlife Area yesterday. The California quail season closes tomorrow so this was … Continue reading California Quail Closer
A Walk in the Hills
After five years of drought, California is getting a lot of rain this winter. Patty and I are getting cabin … Continue reading A Walk in the Hills
