Quote of the day

[REHJWA]

“Trying to train a dog during hunting season is like teaching a bunch of guys accounting in a strip club,”Broome says. “Too many distractions.”

[Old Dog]

 

[Lee Root]

I disagree with that statement; because a good dog will learn to focus given wild bird connections and a handler that also focuses and rewards the dog for proper behavior.  Throw in some discipline when needed, and a young dog can come out of a first couple of  hunting seasons....well, to put it bluntly, seasoned!

[JJD]

I disagree with that statement; because a good dog will learn to focus given wild bird connections and a handler that also focuses and rewards the dog for proper behavior.  Throw in some discipline when needed, and a young dog can come out of a first couple of  hunting seasons....well, to put it bluntly, seasoned!

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Now that right there is even funnier than the original post.  Good one   

[hardrichard]

I like the O.P comments

[jackson7]

 Basic commands can be taught at home. Also an intro to birds before getting out is warranted.
My experience has been getting them out sooner than later works. Take them to all types of cover for various types of birds. Dogs, although instinctual hunters, have to learn to hunt for you and getting them out speeds up the process IMHO. Enjoy the time in the field with your young dog, just don't set too many expectations.

[Happy Gilmore]

“Trying to train a dog during hunting season is like teaching a bunch of guys accounting in a strip club,”Broome says. “Too many distractions.”

Yeah, you'd better have done your practice at home before the strip club or, you'll be embarrassed about the mess that happens with the first lap dance. 

Once you've had some experience, the strip club is a great place to build confidence with the ladies. 

[JJD]

“Trying to train a dog during hunting season is like teaching a bunch of guys accounting in a strip club,”Broome says. “Too many distractions.”

Yeah, you'd better have done your practice at home before the strip club or, you'll be embarrassed about the mess that happens with the first lap dance. 

Once you've had some experience, the strip club is a great place to build confidence with the ladies. 

   You must be single, if not, don't ask your wife for a second opinion 

[GrampasGuns]

With caution, taking a new pup out hunting can pay off in major dividends. Leaving the gun at home is good practice.Expect NOTHING from the pup but reward the hell out of it for tiny, even minute progressions. Wild birds will make a honest dog out of a pup.