I took the boys to a picnic test over the week-end. Picnic tests are mock tests set up like a real hunt test so that you can see how your dog performs in that environment. One pro trainer told me you get about 50% of the dog you normally have at a hunt test. That is why it’s a good idea, in day-to-day training, to … Continue reading Picnic Test

I added a new drill page where we can put our favorite drills, check it out! I was getting some cast refusals from Prinz in a group session and again while doing a nine point drill. I was unclear if there was some issue where he was not understanding (he has cataracts, could be hearing loss, etc.) or did he understand but chose to do … Continue reading Dealing with cast refusals

An interesting little side effect of doing all this new stuff and mixing things up, is the boys are forced to pay closer attention. The next time out after doing the one for ones we did double doubles I think Q really thought there was a blind out there, when he was looking for the memory bird… next time I did singles he really thought … Continue reading Interesting side effect

This was my first time doing the nine point drill with my two senior level dogs. It was recommended to me by pros as their favorite drill ever. IF your dog needs a tune up or you want the most bang for your buck this is the drill for you, some pros say they do it once a week. You just need nine bumpers, a … Continue reading Excellent dogs do 9 point drill

Took the boys for some mark/ line drills today. Check out their videos on our YouTube channel! The goal is to get them to WANT to go to the old fall but GUIDE them to go to the blind anyway. I train by the tail these days so please watch their tails. They are wagging all the way through this challenging drill. That is what … Continue reading Good dogs do Mark line drills