by jack | Apr 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Whether you are planning to run your dog in an advanced hunt test or not, training your dog to heel on command will afford you more control over your dog and keep your hunting companion a little safer when the command is needed in the field. Like other obedience...
by jack | Apr 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
You have worked hard with your dog during the exposure phase and now hope to take your dog to the next level. It is now time to work on more intensive training if you want to prepare your dog for an advanced hunt test or if you simply want to shape your...
by jack | May 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Insert Note from Dad: My son, Connor, wrote the following short story for his 6th grade English class. The story was supposed to be about one of his favorite outdoor experiences. He wrote about a time we traveled to a little country town a couple hunting seasons...
by jack | Jan 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
All of the versatile hunting dog tests that I have participated in or read about have a portion of their test that is dedicated to evaluating how well a young pup follows a scent trail. Some tests, such as those that are affiliated with the European clubs, often will...
by jack | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
I had some friends over to train dogs at my place the other day. We worked with a couple young pups who have an upcoming puppy test as well as with Cross Timber’s Apex who is preparing for her Utility Test coming up in October. Cross Timber’s Apex (aka Meeka) is being...
