I am trying to get my lab to mark. Right now, when I throw a bumper, I command her to "watch" for the falling bumper. My ultimate goal is to have her "watch" for birds and mark the one that falls. I was thinking that I could also walk in a field and when a bird flies above us, I show her the bird and command "watch". That way, she will eventually look for birds when I give command. Any thoughts on this method? Will it conflict with the method that I am using now?
marking question
sportlab89
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I agree that the training should be for marking and watching birds fly will happen when hunting.
To expedite the hunting experience and thus the dog's watching for birds, you may want to try to contact a game preserve or lodge that offers Continental Pheasant Shoots or duck hunts. You may be able to take your dog and pick up birds for the hunters. The dogs will see a lot of birds in a short period of time.
To expedite the hunting experience and thus the dog's watching for birds, you may want to try to contact a game preserve or lodge that offers Continental Pheasant Shoots or duck hunts. You may be able to take your dog and pick up birds for the hunters. The dogs will see a lot of birds in a short period of time.
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