Bird Dogs Afield host Paul Fuller is the gun dog columnist for Northwoods Sporting Journal. The Journal has granted permission to re-print Paul’s articles. Thank you Northwoods Sporting Journal.
A visit to a North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association training day. Paul watched the three exercises to which dogs were exposed. They included search pattern, tracking and water retrieving.
Paul receives an email from a young man about to get his first bird dog. Justin gets tips on how to select his pup and how to begin the training process.
Dog behavioral expert Stephen Rafe answers questions about dog training; Paul reports on a grouse hunting trip to Ontario, Canada and the fist week of bird season in Maine.
Stephen Rafe, one of the most accomplished dog training behavior specialists in North America agreed to provide an occassional guest article on dog behavior. This article is titled Does Your Dog Fear Thunder? This subject fits the season perfectly. You can reach Stephen at rapport1@verizon.net.
