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SKILLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Dog Training
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| | | |  | | Old Dog, Same Tricks | | The 2007 pheasant season had come and nearly gone, and I’d yet to hunt with my German shorthair, Kaiser. He was 6 years old and hadn’t hunted a bird in more than 2 years. I was failing him as an owner and as a friend. |  |
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| | | |  | | Teaching Dogs Manners … British Style | | You know you’ve arrived as a self-owned and operated dog breeder in Wisconsin when Dick Cheney calls your cell to order a puppy. Such is life for Jan and Dennis Anderson. | |
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| |  | | What Not To Do With Your Gun Dog | | The little springer spaniel was having a fine time greeting people, sniffing boots and checking out a place it hadn’t seen before. | |
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| |  | | Piles, Puddles And Counter-Surfing | | There are three kinds of dogs that must learn, or relearn, house rules: puppies coming into your home that know nothing; somewhat older dogs that have always lived outside and must be taught house rules; and previously well-mannered dogs that have been housed in a kennel (let’s say for professional training) and might need a refresher course. | |
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| |  | | Pondering Your Dog’s Pedigree | | “You get what you pay for” is an old and well-worn phrase that has become an American byword against buying less expensive products. But is it really true? In our 21st century world, is quality always related to cost? | |
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| |  | | Is Your Dog Ready? | | Who among us doesn’t have high hopes for the pups we bring into our lives? We research breeders and bloodlines, we feed our chosen pup a proper diet, and we spend years training it as our hopes and skills dictate. | |
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| |  | | Stoking The Furnace | | I’ve said this before, but it's worth repeating: High-quality hunting dogs are made up of genetics, training and nutrition. If any part of this trio is below par, a dog’s performance will be reduced, particularly at higher levels of work and expectation. | |
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 | | Bad Bog Boo Boo | | Do you deal with problem behaviors during a hunt or let them slide? | |
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| | | |  | | Calling It Quits | | At some point, retirement is necessary to safeguard the remaining years of your treasured companion. Calling it quits is an emotionally charged decision that’s especially difficult when your old dog appears physically sound. | |
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| |  | | Can Dogs Think—Really? | | Regardless of how the canine mind works, hunting dogs enrich our lives in both spirit and sport. | |
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| | | |  | | Close Worker or Big Runner? | | Range is variable among gun dog breeds and individuals, a product of genetics and training that on any given day can be influenced by cover density, wind and birds. | |
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| | | |  | | E-Collar Tips | | Misunderstood by many dog handlers, electronic collars can be an effective training tool if properly employed. | |
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| |  | | Feeding Your Gun Dog | | Training and genetics can only carry a gun dog so far. In order for your dog to perform at its highest possible level, you need to feed it a high-caliber, high-nutrition diet. Here's what to look for. | |
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| |  | | Gun Dogs As Pets | | Can working pointers and retrievers pull double duty as household companions? | |
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