Learn about hunt tests and field trials and how to get started with your pointing dog.
Want to get involved in hunting events with your pointing dog? I have lots of written and audio content about the different types of field trials and hunt tests to get you started.
Looking for guidance to kickstart your journey? I offer personalized virtual coaching sessions and training plans tailored for pointing breed dog owners, designed to help you excel in hunt tests and field trials. We’ll identify where to start, set achievable goals, and navigate your training with support.
Curious about what it’s like to transform a pet dog into a skilled hunting dog? In my memoir, The Accidental Bird Dog: My Journey with an Extraordinary Vizsla, I share my evolution from someone with no interest in hunting and a reluctance to own a dog to a passionate participant in bird hunting events.
Zara is my 12-year-old Hungarian vizsla. When we first got Zara as a puppy, my husband and I had no intention of training her for hunting. When Zara was two years old, I entered her in a Junior Hunter Test at her breeder’s encouragement. With little training, she did exceptionally well and I found myself amazed watching her natural ability. Soon after, I decided that I wanted to train her to a more advanced level and that began a long journey that has taken me places I never imagined. Thanks to her, I’ve become passionate about all things related to performance dogs, hunting, and dog sports.
I found it really difficult in the beginning to find good resources. My goal is help people new to the hunt test/field trial world figure out the best way forward with their dog so you can be successful and enjoy seeing your dog do what it was bred for.
I was interviewed by Vicki of Show Dog Prep School talking about my book, bird dog coaching, and more! Watch the recording here.
I was recently interviewed by Mike Yashko for the Bird Dog of the Day Podcast. We talked about my journey with Zara, my book, and my plans for my puppy. Listen here.
To commemorate my five years as a NAVHDA member, I wrote an article for Versatile Hunting Dog, the NAVHDA magazine. Read it here (page 10).
