Birdie Dog Kennels

02/08/2022

Now that it’s time to hang up the dekes, it’s time to get ready for test season!
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Here’s our up and comer, Chief’s Hunker Down Birdie Dawg “Kirby”, wt a recent training day. This little guy just turned a year old and is a ball of fire…and he is a looker to boot! Can’t wait to see him accomplish big things on the campaign trail this year.
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05/20/2021

Kirby is now coming up on 6 months, and juuuuuust about has lost all his puppy teeth. Hopefully we will be formally starting his training soon, although some days he seems to have it about figured out already 😂😂😂. We have been doing a lot of obedience priming with him, and he has already been introduced to bumpers, wingers, bird wings, and water!

04/18/2021

Doing a little group obedience while smoking some chicken for dinner this evening! These placeboards are 🔥🔥!! Might need a couple more soon...

02/09/2021

The Old Man and the Up and Comer//Deacon and Kirby

02/05/2021

Place work is a fundamental skill when starting basic obedience. 1) It can be used to mark a bed at home where he is supposed to stay until released (if you have company for instance), it can be used to send them to a hunting stand, and can be useful when teaching your pup hand signals (stay tuned for more on this later!). You don’t have to use a clicker, but treats and a “marker” word can really make the process smooth!

02/04/2021

He’s pretty stinkin’ cute...even when he wants to snuggle one minute and go psycho the next!! His training is really coming along, he has the whole placeboard thing pretty figured out, and soon we’ll be adding sit and heel to the repertoire!

04/21/2015

Our company created the Gunner Kennel for travel. Learn why the design elements of this revolutionary dog crate make it the best option for traveling with your dog.

04/21/2015

"The Draw" not only depicts why millions bow hunt, but it frames why millions waterfowl hunt, upland bird hunt, and r***e hunt. What is your opinion? http://tinyurl.com/q5kpyt4

The Draw: An Award-Winning Film About BowhuntingPosted by Amy Hatfield on in Explore BowhuntingEditor's Note: The hunter in this film does not appear to use a safety harness. Safety harnesses are critical to the well-being and safety of hunters who choose to hunt from a treestand or other elevated p…

04/15/2015

What books have you read in regards to retriever training? I have utilized Retriever Troubleshooting by Dahl, The Labrador Shooting Dog by Gould, Water Dog by Wolters, and Smartwork by Graham to set the foundation and to guide training of Birdie Dog Kennels new pups.

04/14/2015

What do you consider critical training gear for both amateur and professional trainers? http://www.ducks.org/hunting/hunting-gear/april-2015-gear-guide?poe=huntinggearhomefeatured

A retriever is only as good as his training. That's reason enough to utilize top-of-the-line gear when working with your dog. The April Gear Guide is a collection of retriever-training and hunting equipment to help you get the most out of your retriever this spring and summer, and well into the upco…