Spring will be here before you know it! As we wrap up the bird seasons in the Midwest our thoughts begin to turn to figuring out what comes next; spring hunt test and field trial season! Whether you're totally new to the AKC hunt test world or you and your dogs are seasoned competitors out to finish up your MH it's time to gather and clean up all your gear. … [Read more...] about AKC Pointing Dog Hunt Test Gear Checklist
AKC Hunt Tests – Do Your Dogs Measure Up?
As most of the public upland hunting seasons begin to wrap up and we progress through the end of the preserve hunting season we all tend to start to get cabin fever waiting for warmer weather. Our dogs get lazy and fat, the gear gets packed away until next year. This year I'd like to suggest an alternative to putting your pup on the bench until the weather warms up. Early … [Read more...] about AKC Hunt Tests – Do Your Dogs Measure Up?
WI Training Day 2013
It was a little iffy this day. The forecast called for rain and wind most of the day with temps in the mid-60's. Luckily it only rained for about ten minutes and the temps stayed in the 40's and 50's all day. The dogs had fun, we had fun! … [Read more...] about WI Training Day 2013
Gunfire and Your Pup…
Everyone faces the urge to get that new puppy into the field as quickly as possible. While it is true that early and repeated exposure to birds and the various stimuli that a dog experiences while afield is almost always a net positive for a young dog gun fire is one instance where slow is almost assuredly always better. Some people might argue this point but we believe that … [Read more...] about Gunfire and Your Pup…
The Dogs of Pheasant Fest 2012!
This year's convention has closed up and we've made it back home. Attendance this year appeared to be in the 20,000 ballpark which was similar if not slightly larger than last year. We spent the weekend talking to dog people of all sorts as well as getting a number of wonderful shots of the dogs who were part of the show as well! Check out the photo gallery … [Read more...] about The Dogs of Pheasant Fest 2012!