Young Pudelpointer pup cleaning up preacher’s lice for Calli. A nice moment showing cooperation and awareness as the pup helps remove burrs from an older dog.
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.
No fear in this pup. A loud leaf blower running while the puppy confidently chases debris blowing around. Early exposure to noise, movement, and pressure helps build resilient, confident Pudelpointer pups.
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.
Formal long duck retrieve showing a Pudelpointer doing what a true water dog is bred to do. Calm entry, commitment to the line, and a clean retrieve—skills developed through proper exposure, repetition, and standards.
Pudelpointer puppies playing with a bird. Big, healthy-looking pups showing curiosity and confidence with no fear. Early, positive bird exposure helps build desire and comfort the right way.
Making progress with Molly on the conditioned retrieve. This phase is about clarity, consistency, and understanding—not pressure. When done correctly, force fetch creates a reliable retrieve built on confidence and cooperation.
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.