Dog Corner

Back to the Basics

Back to the Basics Basic drills are where a great bird dog begins. The basic drills are where bird dogs maintain greatness. I like to think of basics as building blocks. Once my dog consistently accomplishes a foundational skill like retrieving, I can add a layer and start doing memory retrieves. After my dog consistently […]

Dog Training Mistakes to Avoid This Hunting Season

The “Oops” of Dog Training: Where We Go Wrong in Preparing for Hunting Season It is so easy to get caught up in the excitement of hunting with your young dog for the first time that we tend to overshadow the “to do list” that we must follow to fully prepare for our dog’s first […]