Stop the Happy Feet Standing strong without moving is part of our Stage 1 control program. Keep Pointers from moving once standing: We start with non verbal exercises teaching the dog how to read the handler i.e ques Start small
It comes from above
Who do we have to Thank? Hands Raised High!! Thank you LORD for another beautiful day! We are ALL good Shepherds; leading, teaching, looking out for the unexpected and keeping our Pac happy and safe. AZPointingDog LLC
Stepping into Wild
The Hunt Each outing the handler needs to assess & acknowledge what they walking into, direct tactical adjustments/patterns, maintain proper field obedience and allow bird dogs to hunt with independence and self-control. After months of training what did we learn?
Where’s Waldo?
Ain’t there yet? Neither is your dog! You’ve arrived expecting to see your dog locked-up and standing strong on birds. The dog is no where in-sight and the situation is out of control. Why? A common problem and honestly it’s
Melting Pot – Inferno!
Arizona really starts heating up in May Hydration is key and knowing the signs of a tired pup. Each dog is different and the handler needs to respect the weather with dog in mind. Train your bird dog to know
Taking it Easy
A controlled, calm and valuable command for your hunt The “Easy” command A recognizable verbale command that’s used when the dog is getting birdy and hunting in close proximity to the shooter. During early training we will introduce the command
Blowing it?
That’s OK some folks still do. Reducing all the noise that comes with it… From Whistle blasts to Tone conditioning and how we transition overtime. We still train pups to recall to a whistle blast, just in case the collar
Which side of the fence are you on?
One side or the other please! Teach young bird dogs to respect the wire. To start we do not allow pups to cross fence lines and will stop them before any attempt. Walking up to a ‘standing’ pup and acknowledging
Comes with a Warning Sign
All Bird Dogs Do! & Don’t Remove the Tag!! Advance my skills to be a great bird dog Needs structure and a leader to follow Be kind and consistent Treat as a family member Give me happy daily routines and
Under Pressure
No Problem – Early Recognition & Teaching ‘Pressure Points’ There are important contact points on a bird dogs body that should be introduced to simple pressure for early conditioning, training & field readiness. It starts with using your hand and