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The SMHRA crew did a great job. I believe the club could put on a test in a war zone. The Master level had zero no birds. The judges may have made some adjustments for the conditions however the test...

Anyone have experience with the Winger Mate. Looked at the website and looks cool.

I also use pigeons for training and have a small coop. I use pigeons with flight featers on one wing cut or pulled. The amount of feathers you pull or cut is depends on how far you wish the bird to...

North Central Iowa Sporting Dog Association will be holding the annual Gundog challenge. Throphies and cash prizes to top 3 dogs. Good times to be had by all. 2 divisions flushers and pointers. I...

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I participate in Hunt Test NAHRA & AKC. I find enjoyable participants and learn from many handlers and both venues. I hope to try a HRC event in the future.

I would call Sport Dog. Have your collar and transmiter with you when you call. Sport Dod will try to diagnos over the phone. You have a lifetime warranty I believe. I have had a couple of recievers...

Depending upon teething and where you are at in your program force fetch may be a consideration. As I understand FF no other retrieving is to be done during this period until FF is complete. Please...

Thanks for the offer Julie. I could not impose on you. I am still able to use the thrower however replacement is in the near future. I will make a pattern and give the pouch sewing a try. Your offer...

I have been in contact with Jerry at Gunners Up, he was very persistant with voice mails and we eventually talked by phone. Jerry explained to me that they did not sell bird pouches for there box...

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My Chessie doesn't seem to care what we are hunting.

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed!

I ask the same question several times as I am new to the hunt test game. I do not believe an answer can be given in feet or yards. Many times you will be able to see a coridor that the judges are...

Looking for input on business type (s) clubs use. I have searched RTF and found threads discussing pros and cons of not for profit. We do not intend to apply for Not for Profit status. I am looking...

I am a proad owner of a female chessie. Last weekend she finished her NAHRA MHR title. She titled AKC Senior this year in 5 straight passes. My advise is to socialize and more socializing. Then train...

I went and watched my first event a couple of years ago. I know play the game. I agree there are some of the greatest people at hunt test. I do not worry about getting hooked "I can quit anytime I...

I like your approach Thanks.

I have posted little however I enjoy reading RTF. I am training my first HT dog and have found great enjoyment and frustration. I believe most of the frustration is because I did not ask for help and...

I understand not wanting to inflict this kind of behaviour on a training group. You may wish to use it as a positive training with the group by placing all dogs in a circle. Dogs at heal some may...

The "tradition" you mentioned is not a tradition in the midwest NAHRA Hunt Test.

It appears that NAHRA Hunt Test already test for the all around retriever. I believe 3 spaniel breeds are allowed to run NAHRA test and others may apply for a Field Test Number if memory serves me...

I have had the same problem. I watched a training partner use the following. Handler bends down at the waist and stands back up. I trained my dog to follow the procedure by bending at the waste,...

A partnership between Bass Pro Shops and ORC has been formed. ORC will be at Bass Pro Shops in Altoona Iowa on April 14th. ORC will be inside the store from mid morning to near 1:30. Outside with...

Thanks as the great pictures of chesies are limited. Dead Grass cool!!!