You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, the old saying goes. But, that was probably written by a lazy old dog or a lazy owner. An older dog may have a lot of bad habits that you need to correct, but they’re still trainable. Ideally, we like to start the pup out young, when they’re 12 weeks and older. When you […]
Laying the Groundwork for a Pro Training
There’s work to be done before you bring your dog to school There is no quick fix to dog training. It takes a lot of time. Repetition is the key. That’s why today, more than ever, people are turning to professional trainers to teach their hunting dogs the fundamentals. These days, our lives have gotten so complicated, most […]
Energy For Hunting Dogs
Diet and nutritional supplements are crucial to keeping a dog from running out of gas during lengthy hunting trips. Most dogs, no matter how fit, will run out of gas on those three-and four-day hunting trips—if their diet isn’t properly supplemented with something that’s high in fat and protein. As a trainer, I’ve heard all […]