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Its a Dogs Life which isnt so bad

It doesn't come as a surprise to anyone that we bird doggers are different. Most folks remember beginnings and endings. They remember their first day in a new job when they couldn't find the coffee or the bathroom. They remember packing .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 28, 2020

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Hunting and training hacks by Scott Linden

Life is complicated. Hunting life is complicated times two.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: August 10, 2020

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Pups first year or so

Your hopes and dreams are wrapped up in that little ball of fur you just brought home. Training started the moment you gathered him up in your arms for the first time, and it never ends. It is a continuum of more and bigger distractions you.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 29, 2020

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You Cant Just Have One

I love the saying 'anything done in moderation shows a lack of interest' because it's true. My gun cabinet, my rod rack, my decoy rack and my kennels are all full. I'm immoderate, just like you.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 1, 2020

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Timing is everything - by Scott Linden

Some day I'll talk about "tells," those little signs that clue you to when your dog is getting birdy, or ready for direction, or in need of correction. We'll also talk later about timing your commands, praise and correction for that "golden.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 12, 2020

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What you must understand about dog containment systems and e-collar training

Just like modern e-collars, the newest in-ground fencing systems, also known as containment systems, have improved life for dogs and their owners. A containment system helps keep your dogs from wandering out of the yard, which is great for .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 1, 2020

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Rare breeds vs Popular breeds - By Craig Koshyk

Breeders of the more popular gundog breeds sometimes use the term 'popular' to promote their breed; the implication being that 'A million owners can't be wrong'. And sometimes breeders of less common breeds use the term 'rare' to promote th.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 20, 2020

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How your dog thinks ; I think - by Scott Linden

"If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them."
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 12, 2020

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Joe and Denny and Me -- and Lucky - by Tom Word

In the summer of 1973, when I was thirty-five and a striving Richmond lawyer, I got an amazing gift from a more striving life insurance salesman hoping for referrals from me, an introduction to his brother, Joe Prince, perhaps Virginia's mo.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 7, 2020

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Running Spring Woodcock - By Tom Keer

A pro trainer recently asked me about my training bird bill.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 16, 2020

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Advice on a Dog Sale - By Tom Word

Ben Reach religiously followed a policy, preached to him by his father, not to get involved in law suits involving dogs. But ironically, he was asked for advice on bird dog matters constantly. This was because Ben had many friends in the bi.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 4, 2020

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Whatever you do, dont shoot the dog - By Tom Keer

I've never seen a bird dog get shot, but I hear of at least one instance per year. When the stories roll in I get sick to my stomach. They unfold in pretty much the same way. A group of folks review the pre-hunt safety talk. All have he.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: January 21, 2020

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The Joy of Cover Dogs - By Tom Keer

Places in snow country are reported to have lots of words to describe the white, powdery flakes gracing their winter countryside. Maybe that's true, but at home in New England we have the same with stone walls. Scratch farmers in our coun.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 17, 2019

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Two Heroes - by Tom Word

They are two heroes , both Pennsylvanians, both Vietnam combat veterans. Both are pointing dog professionals. One is a Marine, one is Army. They both saw much combat, and that has had its inevitable consequences, physical and mental.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 11, 2019

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Go Slow When Introducing a Dog to Gunfire

Sometimes hunters are so eager to develop their new pup into a hunting dog that they rush things. With some training exercises, if you make a mistake and try to teach something too fast, you can fix the resulting problems by going back and .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 22, 2014