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Developing a pointing dog pup to the gun involves progressing through stages of exposure as your dog indicates he’s ready.
Learn the steps of gun development when starting a pointing dog pup.
In this Pointing Dog Pointers, learn how to quarter a pointing dog pup, steadily teaching him to pay attention to you and where you want him to go.
In this Pointing Dog Pointers, learn how to quarter a pointing pup, which teaches your young dog to pay attention to you and where you want him to go.
Here’s what’s coming for The Pointing Dog Journal subscribers!
Fin out what's in store for readers in the May/June 2020 issue of The Pointing Dog Journal. Read the table of contents here.
Ready to get started training your new pointing dog pup? This edition of Pointing Dog Pointers will tell you where and how to begin.
You’re probably eager to get your new pointing dog pup going on the “real” bird dog training! In this Pointing Dog Pointers, learn where and how to begin.
From the Editor: Obviously, depending on when you receive your next issue, our world looks a little differently compared to when we toasted the New Year and welcomed in 2020. Whether that look is dramatically different or not remains to be seen, and seems to change with each day’s news releases, stock market fluctuation, and social media theory.
We could fill up these pages, of course, with articles and advice on what you need to be doing with your dogs right now in light of our new, shared realities; but I think that applying some of the general recommendations and, in some cases, executive orders to your immediate family – dogs included – is common sense.
Therefore, I’d like to use our pages to continue to remind you of OUR world – the world of pointing dogs, retrievers, family, the outdoors, hunting, tradition. It’s a world untainted – at least in our minds – by the trappings of the “real world”; and if, for right now, we can only read about it and dream, then I feel that’s our duty here at the magazine. To give you that opportunity.
So our plan – in contrast to just about everything else out there at the moment – is not to change much from what we’ve shared and celebrated in these pages for years and years, that is, the happiness and optimism that our dogs bring to us. Perhaps that bit of consistency and normalcy is just what we need right now.
Sincerely,
Jason Smith
Editor
In some ways, raising a pointing dog pup is the same as raising any other breed. But in many crucial respects, pointing pups need unique experiences and structure to prepare them for future days afield.
So you've adopted a pointing pup! This Pointing Dog Pointers lays out the basics of puppy care and the nuances of raising a pointing dog pup.
Find out what’s coming in our March/April issue!
The March/April 2020 issue of Pointing Dog Journal is almost here! Find out what's in store for our readers with this table of contents.
If you’re new to the world of pointing dogs, you might feel overwhelmed trying to decide which breed would be best for you. But with a little bit of knowledge and patience, you’ll be able to find the right pointing dog for you.
When deciding what pointing dog breed is right for you, a list of questions about your preferences and each breed's capabilities can help guide you to the best choice.
Not all pups are naturally talented hunters. Find out what to do if yours shows signs of being a late bloomer.
Late bloomers are generally just slow maturing dogs. But some dogs that seem like late bloomers are inhibited in their development due to other reasons.
Planting birds is an art that fosters young pups’ development and readies them for the hunting season.
by Bob & Jody Iler Our clients love their bird dog classes! Not only do they learn to train their pointing dogs with the help of “seasoned” trainers, but sessions are hands-on from the start. Each class, of course, is preceded by relevant theory for that day’s lesson, but nothing works better ...
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This list of pros and cons can help you decide whether to hunt your young pointer with other dogs.
By Bob and Jody Iler It’s your young pointing dog’s first season – and you’re both raring to go! A good buddy of yours has a young pointing dog too. You’re wondering if the two of you should hunt your dogs together. Or maybe you’d like to head to the Dakotas to hunt your started …
Check out the November/December issue!
The Pointing Dog Journal November/December 2019 edition's table of contents.
“Of the many problems we’ve encountered as dog trainers, blinking can be one of the toughest to pinpoint and resolve.”
by Bob and Jody Iler What is blinking? How is it caused? Can it be cured? Of the many problems we’ve encountered as dog trainers, blinking can be one of the toughest to pinpoint and resolve. For one thing, it’s often difficult for an owner to recognize blinking in his dog. Signs of blinking may ...
“This update to our 2019 Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast incorporates the results of late summer upland bird population surveys.”
The Upland Gamebird Hunting Forecast is a detailed look at upland game populations and hunting opportunities for the upcoming season.
“Range and ground pattern are often the subject of lively debates among pointing dog enthusiasts. Is there a difference between the two? Does one affect the other? Can either of these be taught?”
Range and ground pattern are often the subject of lively debates among pointing dog enthusiasts. Learn more about the differences and training techniques.
Happy Monday, all! Because Mondays, as a general rule, rank #7 on the list of Favorite Days of the Week, I thought I'd cheer you up! The first 10 people who are NOT current subscribers and call our Circulation Specialist Jaime at 1-844-251-2652 to pay for a 1-year subscription will get the last three back issues free! (Also applies to gift subscriptions you'd like to give.)
Hey vizsla owners and coffee drinkers! Take a look at the good work this Michigan-based coffee company is doing. And if you’ve got a vizsla, share your dog’s photo for a chance at stardom! Or, at least, bragging rights.
***ROAST REPRESENTATIVE CONTEST ***
We are partnering with the Ruffed Grouse Society for a new roast!!!!! On Point will be an upland hunting themed roast in which $1 of every bag sold will be donated to the Ruffed Grouse Society!
Contest Info:
Submit your Vizsla hunting themed photos (preferably pointing) through September 15. Comment your photo to this post. You can also submit photos on Instagram to #onpointroastrep. The top 10 photos from each site will be chosen, then voted on, with the winner chosen by YOU!
Let’s see those hunting Vizslas!
“You too, as a dog trainer, can adapt your program to your dog’s special needs or to issues that may come up as your training progresses. Let’s take a look at some examples to get you thinking outside the box when you have a problem with your dog.”
Learn how to think outside the box when problem-solving training troubles with your pointing dog.
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As many of you may already know, the sporting world lost a true artist nearly two weeks ago in photographer Chip Laughton, a photographer whose work I've used at PDJ Retriever Journal, and Just Labs for more than a dozen years -- and I lost a friend. I have waited to post anything until after his memorial service this past Saturday, but also because I have not been able to find the words. I hope to put those words into my next editorial for the magazine and in a future photo essay tribute. But today, I'll just say that he had the God-given ability to capture a singular moment in time of the world and traditions we love so much, the dogs we love so much, and the friends and family we love so much and make you feel. His images connected you to your memories and to your dreams. But more than that -- so much more than that -- he was a true gentleman, no ego, always thinking of what he could do to make your life a little easier. Our sporting world is a poorer place without the new images he will not be here to capture, but our world is a poorer place without him.
We want to see your pointing dogs! Send us a picture and you may see your pup in the pages of Pointing Dog Journal. Please email pictures to [email protected] and include your name and address, your pup’s name, and a caption.
"These guidelines supplement the many columns and magazine articles we’ve shared with you over the years. Our goal has always been to develop the pup in a quiet, kind and gentle manner suited to pup’s temperament."
POINTING DOG POINTERS June 2019 By Bob and Jody Iler Through the years, as pups come into our kennel for training, we may find that some of them also come with problems! One example might be the pup that has lost his motivation to hunt because of overuse of the e-collar. Another young dog …
Spring is an ideal season to get going on yard work, or obedience training, with your young pointing dog.
The game preserves are closed and spring has arrived. (On the calendar that is, for as we write this column, we are under a winter storm watch and it is, in fact, snowing.) As we residents of Iowa like to say, “If you don’t like the weather, stick around, it’s bound to change.” But the …
An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language.-Martin Buber #nationalpetdayu
This cute pup is on the cover of our May/June 2019 issue. Thanks, Bob Bertram for the great artwork!
Sage was Joe’s first pointing dog pup and he was anxious to get at the “nuts and bolts” of her bird dog training. Here are some of the other questions Joe had – likely many of the ones you might ask as well….
by Bob and Jody Iler “When should I start my pup’s pointing dog training?” Our client, Joe, sat across the table from us in our office as he asked this question. His six-month old female shorthair pup, Sage, sitting in a nearby crate, watched us. “I’ve done the early training you recommend...
Ruffed Grouse Society
"On a night when we could have sat home, watching March Madness, we ducked-out to behold another spring ritual—American Woodcocks dancing among the stars.
Springtime."
Have you gotten out and experience the woodcock's skydance this spring?
#HealthyForests | www.ruffedgrousesociety.org
"We had three setters but two were very old and probably would soon be gone. When next hunting season arrived, we might have just one. And if that dog got hurt, I couldn’t face hunting alone."
By Sarge Collier Fearing the worst, I discussed the matter with Miki. We had three setters but two were very old and probably would soon be gone. When next hunting season arrived, we might have just one. And if that dog got hurt, I couldn’t face hunting alone. So, back to Miki’s rescue group. Wi...
Have you checked out the March/April issue yet?
Features Red Setter Saviors by Tom Davis Knucklehead Basin by Christian Douglass Bates The Place by Chris Smith Photo Essay Mearns’ Challenge by E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Rimrock Ghosts by Dave Smith Pockets of Grouse by Frank Jezioro Departments Eastern Encounters Out of touch? by Tom Huggler Gun ...
Each stage of development – bird introduction, handling, gun work, yard work, retrieving, honoring or backing, and steadying to wing and shot – are all elements that build upon one another.
POINTING DOG POINTERS By Bob and Jody Iler This past bird season is over and game preserves will be closing in a few weeks. As you evaluate your young pointing dog’s strengths and weaknesses, you might be feeling dissatisfied and impatient with his performance. Maybe you feel as though pup hasn’...
Ruffed Grouse Society
"Hunting woodcock without a dog requires patience and the sacrifice of a lot of boot leather. But like many things, there are bird hunting hacks and tactics that make this a more efficient experience. This article is not the end-all-say-all on Woodcock hunting without a dog, but it should provide enough basic knowledge to start putting birds into your game bag."
Do you chase grouse and woodcock without a dog?
#HealthyForests | www.ruffedgrousesociety.org
Here's our March/April 2019 cover. What a gorgeous scene!
Anxiously waiting to hear from the Dog Writers Association of America if we won the 2018 Best Magazine award! So honored to have BOTH The Pointing Dog Journal and The Retriever Journal nominated in the same category!
"One of the key things that clients learn is how to plant birds! This is an art that fosters the young pup’s development and ready him for the hunting season."
by Bob & Jody Iler Our clients love their bird dog classes! Not only do they learn to train their pointing dogs with the help of “seasoned” trainers, but sessions are hands-on from the start. Each class, of course, is preceded by relevant theory for that day’s lesson, but nothing works better ...
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