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
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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
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
California Quail Country
I carried a camera instead of a gun on this exploration of some great California quail country. Continue reading California Quail Country
Steady to Wing & Shot: Part 3
In this third installment, Patty and I continued to work on the basics during a visit to the dessert outside … Continue reading Steady to Wing & Shot: Part 3
Steady to Wing & Shot: Part 1
The first chapter of a six part series introduces Patty. He is not a finished dog but for safety and … Continue reading Steady to Wing & Shot: Part 1
Patty’s Body Language
Patty is a Llewellyn Setter. That is a line of English Setters bred specifically to hunt. He lives to hunt … Continue reading Patty’s Body Language
Paparazzi!
My good friend Ron VanderHeiden and I were filming at Hastings Island Hunting Preserve in northern California last week. He … Continue reading Paparazzi!
Patty Outdoors 