In this holiday season trouble shooting series, we talk about things to think about when you bring your trained dog home for the hunting season, holiday season or because they've completed their work.   If you've spent money on dog training, you certainly do not want to undo it when they come home and relax...

2nd in the series of questions and problems, I address the question of developing confidence in a canine, performance or pet.  It's a pretty straightforward recipe, but it requires understanding your dog's fundamental programming and providing opportunities for the two of you to work on the project together.

In this second in the Problem Series, we talk about what to do when the young PL hasn't shown point.  The upbringing of these little guys is important, birds are important, and maybe most of all, keeping the right balance between the control part of the brain and the 'Do the work yourself" part of the brain.  What you do in training should be determined by what the dog is telling you, not necessarily by what someone tells you to do.

This episode's question is about choosing the best video, book, YouTube channel, to acquire your dog training information.  Heaven knows there is a ton of 'stuff' out there.  Which is best?  How do you choose? It's a good question, but before getting the how-to's from someone, make sure you have the best teacher and a very prepared student before starting your training process.  Listen in for some ideas.

In today's episode, I ask for input on topics and material for the new book I'm doing on Pointing Labs, and also need help on a new "Problem Solving" set of podcasts I'd like to do.  Meanwhile, today's topic is about getting a dog that has shown point to be able to point at a reasonable distance, with confidence and style, and do the right thing without having to be told .... interesting topic.

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Here's another go at the topic of choosing your pup out of a litter.  Some folks say it really can't be done.  That's probably true for many people.  I have always found the observation of a litter of puppies to be fascinating, and often, but not always, very telling.  For some of my dog friends currently looking into picking their future superstar, I offer a few thoughts....

In today's episode, I break down the functioning energies of the dog:  physical, psychological and mental.  It is these 3 components which are the operating system of the dog.  The more you understand their nature and the ways they interact, the better you and your dog will be working and living together. 

In this 275th episode, we talk about some things to consider and practice when preparing to run the Master hunt test stake.  I've run many hundreds of them and compiled what I have found to be useful in being as ready as possible to succeed.  Listen in for a few ideas.....

In today's episode, I talk about dog trainers, dog training and what it is really all about.  It can be making a dog do what you want, or it can be about teaching the dog how to learn, and then educating it in a manner that works with that animal.  Very sensitive subject, but one I will willingly take on.  It's not as much about how "good a guy" someone is.  Maybe a little bit more about how an individual views the world.

Per a request, I am answering an inquiry regarding how to keep a finished dog at that level throughout the off season, especially when training alone for the most part.  A topic I've lived for years... happy to offer some ideas.