Are you new to AKC hunt tests? Are you a seasoned competitor taking your 15th dog through the ranks? Those of us at BirdDogLife have been in both places and we have been working to compile as much helpful information we can into one mega-hunt-test-info post! Our general hunt test intro article can be found here: … [Read more...] about AKC Hunt Test Central
Dog Training
Hunt Test Tips – AKC Junior Pointing Dogs
So you've entered your first AKC pointing breed hunt test. It's time to show and prove that your pup is progressing into a budding bird dog. Are they ready? More importantly; are YOU ready? Entry fees seem to go up each year making entering these tests quite a gamble to chase paper with your hunting buddy. Below are some links along with other … [Read more...] about Hunt Test Tips – AKC Junior Pointing Dogs
AKC Pointing Dog Hunt Test Gear Checklist
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