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And now she’s all grown up and training for the NAVHDA Utility Test!
07/11/2025

And now she’s all grown up and training for the NAVHDA Utility Test!

Train in the rain because you never know what the weather on test day will be like. Wet birds present several different ...
07/11/2025

Train in the rain because you never know what the weather on test day will be like. Wet birds present several different challenges for both dog and handler. Work out the kinks before test day. Train hard, test easy.

The weather has certainly been quite challenging lately. If it isn’t 100 degrees and ungodly humid, it’s raining. Last n...
07/10/2025

The weather has certainly been quite challenging lately. If it isn’t 100 degrees and ungodly humid, it’s raining. Last night was no different. Thankfully the rain wasn’t nearly as severe as the sky may indicate. This girl is already quite an accomplished bird dog having successfully worked several species in multiple states. But test day requires applying some polish to things most hunters willingly let slide. Some consistency and a “tighter leash” over thenext few weeks should do the trick.

Practicing water retrieves from the training blind with this young Labrador Retriever. She did remarkably well staying c...
07/08/2025

Practicing water retrieves from the training blind with this young Labrador Retriever. She did remarkably well staying calm in the blind, waiting to be sent, retrieving the dokken, returning to the blind, and holding for delivery to hand. She is ready for some real birds!

This gorgeous golden girl was here for extended stay and train. Her owner has been working through the trained retrieve ...
07/07/2025

This gorgeous golden girl was here for extended stay and train. Her owner has been working through the trained retrieve and asked for help with ecollar overlay. When we first met her a couple of months ago, she was timid, hesitant, and lacked confidence. But she has grown by leaps and bounds and is taking to new things with more excitement, confidence, and drive.

Before group training this morning, we took a few minutes to mark the halfway point through our training season with bre...
07/06/2025

Before group training this morning, we took a few minutes to mark the halfway point through our training season with breakfast alfresco for our human clients. Afterwards, we headed to the yard with the dogs for confidence work, obedience, fetch work, honoring, and more. Then a structured walk to the water where we worked on more honoring, patience, self control, water retrieves, and confidence in the water.

These two continue to improve even though we’ve been pushing the envelope! Steadiness and confidence (in field and water...
07/03/2025

These two continue to improve even though we’ve been pushing the envelope! Steadiness and confidence (in field and water) have come a long way, but that retrieve is still as beautiful as ever ❤️

This petite little girl had a rough start in life that left her poorly socialized and lacking confidence. After being ad...
07/03/2025

This petite little girl had a rough start in life that left her poorly socialized and lacking confidence. After being adpoted, she’s made great strides. Although she’s still apprehensive of new things, it didn’t take her long to adjust to and make progress at the confidence course. And our field evaluation showed she’s got a nice search and a nose to find birds…and prey drive! With some structured training and positive experiences, this girl is going to blossom!

It wasn’t the most beautiful morning, but the cool temperatures brought a welcome change. NAVHDA Utility Test prep is go...
07/01/2025

It wasn’t the most beautiful morning, but the cool temperatures brought a welcome change. NAVHDA Utility Test prep is going well with this team and we put them through their paces. Test day is rapidly approaching, but they are in a good place with their training.

Sunday’s group training was another good one! Regardless of age and experience, these dogs and handlers are learning and...
07/01/2025

Sunday’s group training was another good one! Regardless of age and experience, these dogs and handlers are learning and improving with every session. Group training days at the farm provide a multitude of beneficial experiences for everyone in attendance.

From send to delivery to hand, this guy is always fun to watch.
07/01/2025

From send to delivery to hand, this guy is always fun to watch.

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