As the upland hunting season openers are upon us and many will be hunting the western states, we start to wonder if we should have the Rattlesnake vaccine. A common question posed to veterinarians is, “How can I protect my dog from snakebites?” Some vets might suggest the rattlesnake vaccine, marketed as …
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Do you struggle to find a place to run your dog off-leash in those between months when running them on public land is off-limits because of nesting seasons? I know I do. And, while traveling it is so frustrating to try to find somewhere to take a break and let …
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How to build your own heavy-duty dog training/grooming table with step-by-step photos and instructions.
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Coming December 30th, 2016. Registration only available until December 30th, 2016. Registration will close at midnight December 30th until probably February-March 2017. This is so I can devote all my attention to the very special founding members that join before December 29th. The foundation prices will also increase before …
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Hello all, Hope this finds you well and enjoying the start of summer. I know I have not updated you in a …
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Before life explodes with puppies running amuck (I love that word—amuck— and am reminded of the movie, Hocus Pocus, where Sarah Jessica …
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Hi all, Do you realize in just 4 short months we can be hunting upland birds with our bird dogs somewhere? Rather …
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Just over two months until the Ruff opener in the Northwoods. I can’t wait! 🙂 I can’t wait for NWBC 2012! That’s …
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It has been glorious weather in the Northwoods the past few days. It went from the 90s to the 60s and we …
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Dora woke me around 5:15 am. So, she, Kea, Rosie, and I hurried to the door–I couldn’t wait to see if it …
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Things are hopping here lately with wee puppies (whose eyes are opening–hooray!–I just love when they first open their eyes and are …
Read more...I think it is fairly well known how I feel about using planted birds and why I go to—what some might see …
Read more...A mink raided our pigeon loft last night and got all but four of our training pigeons. I am devastated! We had …
Read more...Northwoods Bird Camp 2010 is now over. With a very heavy heart, I left my soul in the Northwoods and headed back …
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Hello all. Week 6 of camp has been the least productive of all. We’ve only hunted about 3 days. Weather and work-load …
Read more...After a few weeks of lots of company, things are suddenly very quiet and I must say, a bit lonely, here in …
Read more...I can’t believe I have been this awful at keeping the reports updated! So much has been going on and the landscape …
Read more...Things are very busy here with folks coming and going. Scott arrived with the rest of our Llewellins–I really missed them! They …
Read more...I have been thinking I was updating the blog via my cell-phone application for several days–I don’t know where all the posts …
Read more...Grouse for dinner tonight–who could complain? Not me! I say everyday that I am the luckiest girl in the world to be …
Read more...A quick update on today: I was able to get on the road by 9:15 this morning. Yahoo! It was a lovely …
Read more...I just realized that it has already been one week ago today that I started out on this journey to the North …
Read more...Howdy, All! Well, things are coming along here in the North woods. The weather has been fantastic—cool, mid-50s during the day and …
Read more...Click on the photos for a larger view–and to leave comments! I couldn’t ask for more fantastic weather than we have been …
Read more...Well, we are finally here! Wild Bird Camp 2010 has officially started. It was a long drive and an exhausting first day …
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Ran the dogs at the farm property this evening. Worked on whistle commands–for turn and come. I need to start working individually …
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I was dying to get up the mountain this evening. Fearing it was too warm and perhaps not much water to keep …
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Well, it looks like we may get rained out of dog-working activities this evening. We’ll see, maybe it will go away and …
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Photos tell the story better than I can, tonight. So, I will let them speak for themselves… with just a few comments …
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Well, summer is certainly here. The days are long and very warm. I absolutely love that it gets light so early and …
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I have no idea why it seems I don’t talk more about this dog, Boone (as in Daniel Boone). This dog has …
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After skipping an evening of dog work last night (Thursday), for a birthday party, we got back at it tonight (Friday). I …
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Gosh, can you believe it really is June 15th, already? Blink. It’s gone! Well, we’ve been busy bees–as I am sure everyone …
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I heard the storms were coming this afternoon, so after doing the morning chores, I opted to squeeze in a quick morning …
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I decided to hit the trail this evening with Luke. I have many young dogs to work, but needed some special time …
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Turn and Burn… (Click image for a high resolution version in a new window.) Today’s photo is of “Jess,” the sweetest, most …
Read more...Time is flying by–can you even believe it is May 2010? I can’t. But, it is. No stopping time, is there? Spring …
Read more...In another field, not so far away, but at a much higher elevation–isn’t it beautiful?–was Graham working Count with a friend who …
Read more...I have a lot of dog-work to do and having had quite all of the computer-sitting work that I can take for …
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I know, I know, it is April and how can I be dreaming of Fall already? I can’t help myself as it …
Read more...Today’s photo is of Kohl, a nine-month old male out of Shay by Brier. I worked him today and he did very …
Read more...Today was a really great day! Not only was the weather absolutely fantastic (cool and sunny), but I got to spend the …
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Lily Belle (from the Patriots litter, now just 9-months old), living in Northern California, got to go on a chuckar/pheasant hunt. She …
Read more...I love the bird dog world. I love working and training dogs and I love puppy rearing and training. I wish with …
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We have enjoyed a wonderful stretch of weather in southwestern PA. The snow has (mostly) melted revealing dirt, mud, litter (where does …
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As I get older, I find myself really paying attention to certain comforts that I cannot seem to do without anymore. I …
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I have been receiving requests for a report from Bird Camp 2009 so I had better get to it! “Camp” was wonderful …
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