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Bird Dog NAVHDA

What’s Your NAVHDA? – A Video About My NAVHDA Experience

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I’ve been working on blind retrieves on land wit

I’ve been working on blind retrieves on land with Zara this month. We’ll transition to water at some point in June. I know this is not a new skill, but she’s been doing better going out strong and on a straight line. Last year, she did well when I sent her along a fence, but she struggled when we moved away from the fence. This week I’ve used paths and areas near lines of trees and her initial send has been good.

Also, I sped this video up in double time. She’s not quite that fast! 😆
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#blindretrieve #invitationaltraining #navhda #birddogtraining #vizsla #huntingdog #summertraining #birddog #gettinginshape

Episode 8: Tips for AKC Field Trials is live on al

Episode 8: Tips for AKC Field Trials is live on all podcast platforms. This episode discusses advice on how to succeed at field trials and have a better experience. This includes training for different weather conditions, decisions on whether or not to relocate your dog, and advice for walking in horseback stakes.

The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast is sponsored by onxhunt and bossshotshells. We are part of the herupland family of podcasts.
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#accidentalbirddogpodcast #dogpodcast #dogsports #akcfieldtrials #fieldtrialdog #hunttests #navhda #nstra #huntingdog #birddog

Successful training today with coastalplainsnavhda

Successful training today with coastalplainsnavhda. Zara ran a brace with Mitchell the GSP and had an excellent back, which of course I did not catch on video. We definitely have things to work on, but we’ve got plenty of time. 😊
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#navhda #invitationaltraining #vizsla #huntingdog #birddogoftheday #herupland #dogtraining #dogreels

Recently, I had the opportunity to test out the Sc

Recently, I had the opportunity to test out the Scheels Outfitters Performance Dog Hunting Vest. This vest is sold exclusively at Scheels and was designed by one of their employees.

Check out the link in my bio to the blog post with the full review. Overall, I really like how this vest fits and how visible it is in thick cover.

In full disclosure, Scheels sent me this vest in exchange for me doing a review. However, I tried to be as authentic as possible in my analysis. This vest is definitely a solid option to consider when searching for a protective vest for your hunting dog!
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#huntingdog #huntingdogvest #blazeorange #productreview #vizsla #birddog #uplandhunting #dogblog

There was a discussion on a Facebook group the oth

There was a discussion on a Facebook group the other day about what is most rewarding for a bird dog. Is it the process of hunting for birds, being in the scent cone and smelling the bird, chasing the bird, or having the bird in its mouth and completing a retrieve?

Interesting question and I think it can depend on the dog and what level they are at. I think the retrieve is definitely rewarding for Zara but I’m not sure about the other options. Hunting seems to be, and likely smelling the bird as well. She hasn’t chased in a long time, but that may have been fun for her at one point. What do you think is most rewarding for your dog? 🐦
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#birddogtraining #vizsla #huntingdog #birddog #uplandhunting #navhda #fieldtrials #retriever 📸 by kristenmurrayphotography

Yesterday, I was commenting (complaining) to a fri

Yesterday, I was commenting (complaining) to a friend/dog trainer that Zara sometimes struggles when I have to bring her into a situation to back another dog and it’s a setup. For example, I take her to another area of the field so we can wait for the bracemate to go on point and then I bring her back. She usually does better in a more natural situation where both dogs are hunting together ahead of the group and her bracemate goes on point.

My friend said, “Well, while you can try to set up ideal situations, that’s not always going to happen in the test. Do you want to try to manage it and hope for the best on test day or actually work through it?”

She made a very valid point. No, I don’t want to hope for the best! I’m not going to the Invitational for a second time to hope for the best. I’m going with the intention of passing.

Another dog trainer friend I spoke to recently told me that I should expect more of Zara (and myself, as trainer). They’re both right. This is a season for proofing, for challenging Zara even if she ends up making mistakes in the process. It’s not like she doesn’t know how to do everything that’s required. So I need to expect more.
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#navhdatraining #invitationaltraining #vizsla #weimaraner #uplandhunting #birddog #fieldtrialdog #proofing

The latest episode of the Accidental Bird Dog podc

The latest episode of the Accidental Bird Dog podcast is live! Check out episode 7, AKC Field Trials: Puppy, Derby, Gun Dog, and All-Age Stakes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc. This episode discusses what goes on in each type of stake, what judges are looking for, the differences between them.

The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast is sponsored by onxhunt and bossshotshells and we are part of the herupland family of podcasts.
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Zara and I trained with some other NAVHDA Invitati

Zara and I trained with some other NAVHDA Invitational-bound people and their dogs this weekend. We ran braces and overall, the dogs did great. Zara even showed that she remembers how to back! 🙃🤣
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#navhdainvitational #navhda #birddogtraining #uplandhunting #vizsla #gsp #gwp #deutschdrathaar #birddogs

Tomorrow is the last day of hunting season for tur

Tomorrow is the last day of hunting season for turkeys in NC. That marks the end of hunting season here until the beginning of September. This means I don’t need to worry about me or the pups wearing blaze orange when we’re out hiking. I see so many people and dogs on gamelands during hunting season that are not wearing orange. Hunters would like to know where other people are, and it’s much easier to see someone wearing blaze orange than someone who is not. Just a friendly reminder to keep yourself and your pups safe.
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Colombo is wearing a size XL sun shield snood from goldpawseries. They’re stylish AND functional! He’s a 90ish lb (depends on the day 😂) Rhodesian ridgeback.
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#huntingseason #blazeorange #hikingwithdogs #mayflowers #rhodesianridgeback #dogmodel #handsome #sonyalpha

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