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Better Your Dog Retrieves
February 12, 2010
Tricks that will have your dog retrieving to hand… with no tug of war
Choose the Right Dog for You
January 5, 2011
Be honest about your hunting style and expectations as you choose a dog.
Positive Reinforcement Pigeon Games - Part 1
January 1, 2009
Using pigeons as a positive reinforcer for your hunting dog.
Positive Reinforcement Pigeon Games - Part 2
January 2, 2009
Building on Part 1, we go deeper into using pigeons as positive reinforcement.
Consistency
April 23, 2010
The single most important word in dog training is consistency. 
Matching Training Methods with Your Dog
April 23, 2010
Understand more about the nuances of training methods.
The Right Way to Praise
May 7, 2010
Here is how your approach to praise and dominance can make or break your dog’s hunting career.
Upland Hunting: How to Keep Pigeons for Training Your Bird Dog
July 24, 2015
How to build, train and care for a flock of homing pigeons