She swims. Next up is expanding her search. Building independence and range takes time and exposure. Cam did a great job with her—now I get to run Rivr in Natural Ability.
Puppy tracking in the rain. Windy Sage A Rivr Runs Through It working through conditions with focus and determination. Tracking is about concentration and staying on the line, no matter the environment.
Nice retrieve on a fresh bird. Still working on handling live birds. This is NAVHDA-style duck drag work with Molly, building reliability and confidence through the conditioned retrieve.
Big Smoke has water figured out. Early water work preparing for the Natural Ability test water portion. Confidence, willingness, and understanding built through proper exposure and repetition.
Dogs need time to be dogs. Found a new trail to run the Pudelpointers—the closest thing to grouse woods we have in southern Minnesota. Letting them move, explore, and hunt on their own terms matters.
Ducks are filthy animals—but it takes a lot of ducks to build a good waterfowl dog. My daughter handles most of the daily care, and they absolutely make a mess. Some days I wish there was a neighbor on the way to the training water with an on-demand duck dispensary.
Puppy prepping for the Natural Ability tracking test. It’s all about focus and concentration—no searching. Blake is doing great work with Lena, building understanding and confidence the right way.
How to get a shoe back for dummies. A Pudelpointer puppy decided it was hers, and things went exactly how you’d expect. Early curiosity, confidence, and a little mischief are all part of the process.
First bird introduction, and I think she likes them. Early bird exposure builds desire and confidence in a young Pudelpointer when done right and kept positive.
Puppy bird introduction focused on building drive in a young Pudelpointer. Early exposure to birds helps develop desire, confidence, and intensity the right way—started early and kept positive.