No Bird - No Dog

By Ed Erickson - Autumn Breeze Kennel

Exposing young pups to birds early is a real key to building the foundation for a quality bird dog. It is a expense that will reward you for years to come. You will need to purchase some Quail or Chukar to achieve this. Place a few birds in a field with good cover and spread them out with a good distance between birds so the pup can expand its range when searching.

Cast the pup off into the wind so it has a good opportunity to smell the birds. The pup will catch scent move in to investigate the wonderful smell and the bird will take flight with the pup chasing the bird. With this exposure your pups natural instincts come alive along with building the pups desire. Soon the pup will associate fields are a place to have fun and find birds. Be sure to keep this exposure fun and positive with minimal commands or obedience, as this builds the pups confidence without owner interference.

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