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What the dogs taught me: observations, and suggestions that will make you a better hunter, shooter, and hunting dog owner
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Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
[2013]
Language
English
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Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. What Your Dog Wants
Why He'll Work for You
So, What Does He Want?
He's a Bird Dog
A Little Handier
Transcending Treats
Everything Is Relative
Summary: The Big Payoff
2. How Your Dog Thinks … I Think!
Mental Equals Physical
Anticipate
Sometimes Smarter
Emotion, Angst, and Anxiety
Fight Fire with Water
Breaking Boredom
Give 'Em a Break
Be Honest with Your Dog
3. Communicating with Your Dog
Revise Your Lexicon
Keep It Simple
Moving Things Along
Timing Is Everything
Clarity of Hand
Consider the Dog's Point of View
The Eyes Have It
Face It
It's a Cacophony Out There
4. Shooting Better
Lock Him Up
"Stand" by for Birds
The Head Game
Eliminate the Variables
One Bird at a Time
Open Your Pattern
See Better
Why Bother?
5. Training … Both of You!
Chill, Man!
Body Language
A Matter of Degree
Eliminate Distraction
Break It Up
They Are All Blind
The Inevitable Setback
Safety in Numbers
A Little Cushion Ensures Success
Praise Is Not a Release Command
Sweet Release
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Take It Down a Notch
The Nose Knows
For Every Action …
Bad Birds
Distance Learning
"Hold," Please
A Place for Everything, Including Learning
Timing Is Everything
Two-Edged Sword
A Pickup Line That Works
Toys for Training
Bite the Financial Bullet
Depersonalize the Corrections
Are You a Greedy Owner?
Burnout Is a Reality
Envy May Be a Sin …
Hold On!
Keep it Simple, Part Two
Don't Break It
Old Dog, New Tricks, Part Two
No Freebies
Bits and Pieces
6. Hunting Better
Line of Sight
Get High
Finding Fido
"Sit!" And I Mean You!
Bird-Hunting Tips and Strategies
Shhhh!
Watch That Dog
Keep Him Cool
Slow Down
A Dog's Kit Bag
Hands-Off Training
Be a Good Guest
Beyond Protein
Go "Unplugged" Sometimes
Put Your Best Feet Forward
Hunting … and More!
Take It with You
7. Care and Feeding
Check Your Dog Daily
Familiarity Breeds Contentment
Law of the Pack
Blessed Relief
What's Up, Chuck?
After the Hunt
Sleeping through the Night
Footsore? Foot Sore?
Routine Feeding
When to Feed
First Aid for Common Hunting Situations
8. Road to the Utility Test
Looking Downrange
Back to the Basics
Flush-Flap-"Whoa" Training
Live and Learn
The Hitch, Part Two
Minor Victories
Through the Decoys
Honor the Retrieve
Put a Hitch in His Get-Along
Tricks of the Trade
Instinct to Obedience
The Right Order
Get Along, Get in Shape
Shot Equals Stop
In Search of Water
Minor Victories, Part Two
"Whoa!" And I Mean It
9. Skills Every Bird Hunter Should Have
Fire
Orienteering
Sharpen a Knife
Tell Time
Take Photos and Video
Jump-Start a Truck
Cook a Game Bird
Open a Beer Bottle without an Opener, and Pour It the Right Way
Stay Warm in Your Sleeping Bag
Driving on Muddy Roads
Toilet Paper Surrogates
Useful Knots Separate the Men from the Boys
Find a Campsite
Break Up a Dog Fight
Delivering the Coup de Grâce to a Wounded Bird
Plant a Training Bird
Bootlaces That Stay Tied
Help Someone Find You
10. Tips from Guides, Outfitters, and Trainers
11. Your Questions, My Answers
12. The Ultimate Upland Checklist
Dog Gear
Camp Gear
RV-Trailer-Camper Gear
Hunting Gear
Personal Gear
Transportation Gear
Clothing
13. Glossary of Bird Dog Terms
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9781620876466
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