Preseason Bird Dog Work: Building the Dog You Want on Opening Day

Having your dog tuned up and ready for hunting season can be the main ingredient to having a great upland season. Likewise, the same dog can be a huge factor into a frustrating year. Training in the offseason is what will determine the outcome.

INSTINCT VS. TRAINING

START WITH THE CHECK CORD

INTRODUCING THE E-COLLAR

INTRODUCING BIRDS

INTRODUCING THE GUN

CONDITIONING

CONCLUSION

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