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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 trained by her owner Brandon...

I often tell folks that they will do their pup a great service if they work to make their dog comfortable with water, birds and guns during the first 9-12 months of life. These things, as well as a lot of off-leash running and exploring in various fields of all types will provide a solid...

In this post, we will be discussing the intro of a young pup to birds. The intro of birds can usually be done with minimal caution with a fairly bold pup. However, it is still good to have a plan to follow as you often don’t really know how bold of a pup you have when they are so young. Upland...

Last post I discussed how to get your young pup swimming. During the early months after acquiring a pup there is much to consider as far as exposure goes. One of those things is establishing a strong desire to retrieve from land. Start with Sound Genetics             If you get a pup from a litter...

After acquiring a puppy of one of the versatile hunting dog breeds there is much to think about in terms of shaping that pup into a mature hunting dog. Much of what I do during the first year is expose the pup to all kinds of things that they will encounter as a hunting dog and pet. A few of the...

A resource for v-dog owners & Enthusiasts There are several reasons I decided to offer the V-Dog Blog as a part of this website. Just below the title of the V-Dog Blog page you will see the phrase “Stories, Tips, Resources, and the Like!” This phrase sums up what you can expect the bulk of the...