Making …and Then Taming the Monster (Thoughts on Chase, Recall, and Whoa as the Relate to Bird Work)
Where this has been covered before. -GDIY, No Whoa My Previous Podcasts -The first year afield The importance of chase (Money in the bank) -Making the monster -Compare and contrast with protection sports (my background, jacksonville schutzhund club, puppy development).
Companion Gundog Development Part 4: The Importance of Wild Birds
Wild Bird Training Program Seasons The Importance of Wild Birds in Developing Bird Dogs A dog can be developed entirely on pen raised birds, but it won’t entirely translate to wild bird work. Pen raised birds. -Good ones -Later stages
Companion Gundog Podcast; Companion Gundog Development, The First Year Afield
Home: The power of ritual. -General thoughts Bonding and general environmental exposure. -Carry the puppy everywhere but have a plan. -Nature walks Controlling food and using it to manipulate behavior. -Reward based games -Engagement Follow this link to
Podcast Notes: The Crate
Why it’s important: Structure Potty training puppies Dealing with frustrating Self soothing/coping mechanisms Preventing sep. anxiety Crating is for life: Safest home alone Safest Traveling Crated at trainer’s/vet/groomer Crated if injured Overview of to crate train puppies and adults Crate recommendations (Sizing, brands, location
Season 2; Episode 5 Puppy Development
Selecting a breeder/breeding. -Your objectives -Why I have Labs and EBs -What type of hunting do you do? -Where do you live and hunt? -How much hunting do you do? -Family/home situation? Bringing your new puppy home.