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.
December 2016: Season’s Review
The Bird Dogs Afield team traveled from Montana to Maine. Paul writes about prairie bird hunting in Montana and grouse and woodcock in New England.
November 2016: Generalizing Your Training
In this article, we discuss the importance of moving your training to different locations. We don’t want our dogs to become accustomed to only one location.
October 2016: Pointing Dog Standard
We all like to think we have great dogs. However, what is the benchmark for a truly great pointing dog? Paul addresses this question.
September 2016: Preparing for the Hunt
Paul talks about the preparation we should be doing prior to hunting season.
August 2016: Anatomy of A Litter (Part 2 of 2)
The final decision on which puppy we’ll keep. Saying good-bye to the remainder of the litter. What we worked on with the puppy through eleven weeks.
July 2016: Anatomy of A Litter (Part 1 of 2)
Susan breeds Dena, her five year old GSP female. We discuss the decision to breed, the process of artificial insemination, selecting buyers and how to decide which puppy to keep.
June 2016: Basic Water Retrieving
Start them out right and your dog will love the water.
May 2016: Controlling Range
Learn to control the range of your bird dog and you’ll enjoy the hunt much more.
April 2016: Dog Men & Field Trials
Field trials represent the top-shelf of bird dogs. The Bird Dogs Afield team travels to the Bird Dog and Field Trial Capital of the World...Grand Junction, TN. This is where you meet the real “dog men” of the pointing dog fraternity.
March 2016: Woodcock Training
The Bird Dogs Afield team is a great believer in wild bird training. The spring woodcock migration gives us an outstanding opportunity to expose our dogs to wild birds. Whether you have an old-time or young pup, don’t miss this training opportunity.
February 2016: Winter Activities For Your Dog
Dogs need a job during the winter. Here are several suggestions on how to keep your dog active during the winter months.
January 2016: Picking A Puppy
Paul gives tips on picking your next “best friend”.
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