Training with a Recall Pen

July 13, 2010 by Jon  

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Training with a Recall Pen

We have been having a great time using the new quail recall pens to train young bird dogs. This young german shorthair went nuts the first time we ran her on the bobwhite quail. She chased and chased until she figured out that she was never gonna catch them. After a few days of chasing [...]

Introducing Birds to Puppies

May 13, 2010 by admin  

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Introducing Birds to Puppies

When introducing young pups to birds for the first time I like to use a clipped wing pigeon. This is done by plucking or cutting the main 4-5 flight feathers on one wing. The bird will still be able to lift off and flutter, but not fly away. Some puppies will point the bird, some [...]