https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-29 https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/uplandmags monthly 0.5 2025-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/45063876-e4f8-404f-a5d8-80073b48e98d/TessMags.jpg Blog - Upland Inspiration - Still a Classic: Gun Dog magazine has been around since the early 1980’s and still provides good entertainment and instruction. Wing & Shot published a few years later, wasn’t around long but was good while it lasted! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/0c2b1091-e4fe-4030-810c-7fde36fac633/TessMag2.jpg Blog - Upland Inspiration - Pointing Dog Journal and Upland Almanac - Periodicals with time-tested training methods and public accessable hunting venues with articles written by venerable uplanders. And, No!! That dog’s not dead! She’s practicing for her next career as a Mattress Firm model! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/nwpheasants monthly 0.5 2026-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d71428b0-aa7d-4a81-b52d-403be2a60817/NateLimitSM.jpg Blog - Catching Falling Pheasants in the NW - Make it stand out Definately exceptional; a good dog, equally good shooting, and a great deal of homework can pocket an occasional limit of North-West wild roosters. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/reloadingcost monthly 0.5 2026-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/26954633-7983-436f-a78e-d64e45785034/PXL_20240723_170800538%7E2.jpg Blog - The Realities of Reloading - Make it stand out Cost Saving or Stuffing Hulls With Cash? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/f95f0128-f3d6-4117-88f0-1f3231bb4f9c/PXL_20240721_020349747.TS_exported_2488.jpg Blog - The Realities of Reloading - Many Makes and Mechanisms… For the sake of gauge and even the type of load, I own a few - preset - reloading machines. The single-stage reloader (left) requires the operator to move the hull from station to station until the final crimp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/ad414a61-1dca-4b19-a0b9-0bcbf29e3f1c/Reload1SM.jpg Blog - The Realities of Reloading - Hulls… Come in various forms - compression formed, base wad, etc. - and conditions - well used, once-fired, and new. After the reloader itself, the choice of hulls and their condition plays a key roll in the finished product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/aaffe935-af4e-482e-a9a7-3468200596a3/Primers.jpg Blog - The Realities of Reloading - PRIMERS: I have been primarily using CCI primers for a million-teen years and, after a brief period of rarity, continue to do so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/28db146e-209c-48e4-bd53-b6fbe807d69f/PowderSM.jpg Blog - The Realities of Reloading - Make it stand out Powder options have slimmed down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/be2774fb-4197-4d55-94f2-648e7f2756ae/LeadSM.jpg Blog - The Realities of Reloading - Make it stand out The price tag on the center bag brings a tear to your eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/98f435c6-aff5-4e2a-9038-3097a521fc33/20ga.jpg Blog - The Realities of Reloading - SUMMARY: If you don’t have to amortize the initial cost of the reloading equipment and can get the hulls at no cost, you’re still not saving much - if anything - by reloading standard target shells. However, if you have a reloader, you can still save a few bucks per box over premium target and hunting loads (*) - even if you need to purchase quality (used) hulls for that purpose. If you need to purchase equipment, the pay-off will be in the (distant) future. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/wingshooting monthly 0.5 2026-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/dc573406-9e0f-4a83-a9b6-2da7ff3abfbd/DSC_0381.jpg Blog - Better Wing-Shooting - Make it stand out Photo by: Kat Hutson of RubyMtnPhoto&Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/541c7226-75bc-43ff-a80d-485bbcdd9d4a/MeShootingI.jpg Blog - Better Wing-Shooting - Sporting Clays Whether it’s formal shooting sports or launching clay targets in your field, target practice familiarizes the shooter with the gun while (hopefully) building confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/211c35e3-4e2a-4a50-aa56-933f700c5a9e/ShootingStance.jpg Blog - Better Wing-Shooting - Balanced Stance The shooter on the left’s lower body is solid, the upper body leans slightly into (toward) the direction of the shot and is prepared for the gun’s recoil. Though the shooter on the right may have the arm strength, the stance is unbalanced and the recoil will take him backwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/6fe8840f-68fb-4a36-a61e-062c87117c53/Birds+Take+Off+II.jpg Blog - Better Wing-Shooting - At the Flush… Unlike clay target sports, flushing birds decide when and where to launch. The shooter visually picks a target and thumbs the safety forward as he raises the gun; responding in simultaneous action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/1640548a-457a-4d93-92ef-941214a6f762/Step1.jpg Blog - Better Wing-Shooting - Move Toward Holding Cover - Not The Dog - Gun and Head Up! With a shooter on each side of the cover, at least one shooter will have an unobstructed view. A bit too relaxed perhaps, I might be better served by the use of two hands on the gun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/1a4e49c3-03f9-406e-912a-b654b7d240c6/LowCarry2.jpg Blog - Better Wing-Shooting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/fbb6454b-63cf-4074-b282-788f6f4d0103/Step4.jpg Blog - Better Wing-Shooting - Identify and Track Here, my eyes have identified the rooster pheasant and have begun to guide my head it the direction of travel. Already aware of the tall sage in front of me, I took a slight step to my right prior to mounting the gun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/134d5997-d215-4769-857f-7b09556c3146/Step5Reduced.jpg Blog - Better Wing-Shooting - Tracking and Swinging Through The gun stock is brought to my cheek - first - and the stock settles into the shoulder. I had decided beforehand to wait until the bird passes the tall sage. Then, guided by eyes and head, the hands trace the barrel(s) through the bird’s line of travel - from tail to beak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/abbaf741-1138-453a-b694-066e70dde4f4/Step7Reduced.jpg Blog - Better Wing-Shooting - Contact! A case-in-point, the rooster’s unpredictable (and unfortunate, for the bird) decision to flush high and to the right of the brush allowed me to track its progress. As the barrels pass through the rooster, I slap the trigger quickly. In this short video, a sage grouse is pointed by the setter (off screen) as I make my way toward the direction the dog is pointing. The gun is up and, anticipating the flush, I make sure that each step is solidly placed - not rock hopping. Notice the gun remains on target after the shot is taken. (Note: Shooting while smoking a pipe has taken years of practice and is not recommended!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d94c2556-5f4a-41bd-a2b9-7eab6c118427/Step8FollowReduced.jpg Blog - Better Wing-Shooting - Follow-Through… Following through prevents developing the bad habit of stopping the gun movement a nano-second prior to pulling the trigger and keeps you on target in case a second attempt is required. (Shooting sequence taken by Bridget Hutson.) https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/amateur-videos monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/34f72d43-3e40-46fe-9650-1217876f1ffb/TV.jpg Blog - Scene - Cut - Print! Are Amateur Videos Worth Watching? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/cdcd459e-5f18-4a07-a8b0-c3e4e6c0593a/IMG_1147.jpg Blog - Scene - Cut - Print! - Make it stand out Wild game birds don’t prance around in front of dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/94f911d4-d8cc-4faf-a07b-e480f528f459/GunHold.jpg Blog - Scene - Cut - Print! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/266e7909-c349-454c-bee4-001ee5cf4290/TruckChick.jpg Blog - Scene - Cut - Print! - Make it stand out “Opening Day in South Dakota”! Pardon the (deliberate) dreadful misrepresentation of hunters.(*) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/12967882-afd2-43c1-a3d1-c7728b770673/Chicken.jpg Blog - Scene - Cut - Print! - “…resembling the rubber chicken comedic prop…” https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/mix-breeds monthly 0.5 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/e34fc8af-0de8-49d8-a9e7-bc2cac7bda59/BirdCylinderSM.jpg Blog - That Dog Will Hunt! - Make it stand out Setter-mix gets an introduction to birds - and liked it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/9afca8d4-f4c8-41fa-a616-e8ac17f38178/AntlerDog.jpg Blog - That Dog Will Hunt! - Locating things doesn’t require a pedigree. With encouragement and instruction - and just the right “mix” - many dogs become excellent hunter-gatherers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/6a771e70-0483-4529-8b43-add7932df05e/allam-winner.jpg Blog - That Dog Will Hunt! - “MIxed Breed Wins Overall Champion” Likely to be a trend, this mixed-breed dog dashed through the agility course to be the first of its kind to win the Westminister championship in nearly 150 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d807011f-634a-48a4-9915-fd93b413670e/PullingHisWtII.jpg Blog - That Dog Will Hunt! - Male dogs are always in search of the perfect tree - or brush or fire hydrant. No, he didn’t “pick-out” this Christmas tree but loved to pull it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/98fd09db-54cb-4e3a-ad2a-43c72137f968/SledDog.jpg Blog - That Dog Will Hunt! - Make it stand out Without any apparent sled dog DNA, like most dogs, this powerful young hound-mix enjoys useful tasks! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/410 monthly 0.5 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/1f0e84ba-ec68-45aa-993f-572ea0979326/GunCarrySM.jpg Blog - The .410 - Make it stand out Toting a “stacked-barreled” 20 gauge, a youngster practices for the up-coming turkey season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/f368bdfe-511b-4962-bad1-9523db6f4ee1/LarryShoot.jpg Blog - The .410 - .410 in Skeet In the clay target sport of skeet, the .410 is the ultimate challenge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/5de612af-a79b-4063-85ab-2c107631a624/PXL_20240415_172407045%7E2.jpg Blog - The .410 - 20 ga. vs .410 cal. - Each loaded with #7 1/2 shot, the standard 20 ga. (2 3/4” - yellow), offers about 65 more pellets (30% increase) over the largest .410 shell (3” - red). Locating .410 ammunition appropriate for hunting is currently far more difficult. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d330998a-ab3b-47c1-9042-799438213c76/Mak+Phez+SM.jpg Blog - The .410 - Make it stand out Older son, Makary, and Gordon setter, Roc, with a nice wild rooster, (above). Below, the same shotgun was used by his little sister, Jordan. I don’t necessarily advocate using a 12 gauge but, they used the cut-down Mossberg twelve-gauge - with lighter reloads - as soon as they could safely wield it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/648416e5-943f-4526-9a2e-5ebb9a0e1b37/TurkeySmall.jpg Blog - The .410 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/17cb6000-f6ef-45ee-9c7e-2a566514a59b/RuffSM.jpg Blog - The .410 - My first shotgun was a .410. Capable gunners that say the .410 is a worthy shotshell will add, “Because they enjoy the challenge.” Think: If it is a challenge to hit a target, why would you give one to an inexperienced shooter?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/788b2774-82d5-4cfd-94f7-be02bd629ab1/MakRoc+%282%29.jpg Blog - The .410 - Make it stand out Out of necessity, certainly not by choice, the old Stevens single-shot .410 occasionally saw service - when no other gun was available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/17abe41e-f7a0-4df6-8fff-245d96e3e398/TailGunSM.jpg Blog - The .410 - What of our young hunter? Our young hunter took this equally young turkey with a 20 ga. 3 inch round. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/heretohelp monthly 0.5 2026-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/851e0c5d-e687-459d-9a88-de347840ff9d/Misunderstood.jpg Blog - Here To Help. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/751a3bf7-dfcc-4473-ab24-6291f350394d/SickDog.jpg Blog - Here To Help. - Purchasing an older dog because you want to spare yourself the trouble of puppy-training while fulfilling the desire to be a virtuous dog hero can backfire, horribly. Quick! Open a Window! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/9b9745ee-3b39-4e14-afd4-b8fc71c0ca3e/DogRental.jpg Blog - Here To Help. - “Comes complete with collar and plates! You can drive him off the lot for $1000 deposit and two-ninty-eight a month! Act now and I’ll throw-in a leash for free!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/e6f851e6-2507-48aa-8b6c-6988a5c808e1/WienerPooh.jpg Blog - Here To Help. - When was the last time you heard anyone advocating for a Großer (Large) Dachshund?! “Yeah, me neither”… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/bf93251e-9934-4ee2-bdf1-d71cd35ff2b0/StickPee.jpg Blog - Here To Help. - There was a silence, a barely audible sigh, and a somewhat dejected voice returned. “Thank you for your time,” was his polite offering. You know, I’m not totally convinced he meant it. “Hey, I’m here to help” - https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/woman-intuition monthly 0.5 2024-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/231afa92-c827-478b-97e9-c839749a4bac/CloseLook.jpg Blog - A Woman’s Intuition - Make it stand out There is always a bit of regret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/fe903bec-c9f7-4aef-9daf-20842d5eb853/Mom%27s+Buck+Rev.JPG Blog - A Woman’s Intuition - Make it stand out One of many bucks the “Shelley Bowl” has provided over the years - 2005. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/92c47b99-b7ab-440f-aca2-c82ccf58af28/ShelleywBuck.jpg Blog - A Woman’s Intuition - Make it stand out “Why does it take you guys so many days to harvest a deer”? https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/teamwork monthly 0.5 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/9bedbf60-bf0f-4ab7-a71e-81ffd3939890/WritingAssistSM.jpg Blog - <span class="sqsrte-text-color--black">To Put It Bluntly…</span> - Make it stand out I’ve got all the “advice” I need - thank you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/319b63e5-59cb-4790-905e-46eb0c24b2a7/Buster%26MeI.jpg Blog - <span class="sqsrte-text-color--black">To Put It Bluntly…</span> - Make it stand out Money? I’m more interested in your dog… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/84847091-9a01-4816-93f0-4e128ad9bd7c/DakBuckI.jpg Blog - <span class="sqsrte-text-color--black">To Put It Bluntly…</span> I may be a “Jack” of several trades but only a “master” at some…let’s say, “a few”. For example, I’ve had dogs find antlers and had them trail wounded game; but I won’t claim to be an expert trainer at either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/180fed11-fbd1-4012-8a71-2ef15d1ee238/HeadedOutI.jpg Blog - <span class="sqsrte-text-color--black">To Put It Bluntly…</span> - Make it stand out My prefered training method(s) require teamwork. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/project-four-f8xzg-e5tb9-mp4t8 monthly 0.5 2025-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c3ab79c4-98f9-447e-b118-d45ae7fce8b9/PXL_20230515_144453098%7E2.jpg Blog - Better Late, Than… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/f15205f3-cbdc-4afd-92e4-ec4b41bb31a7/Canyons.jpg Blog - Better Late, Than… - Make it stand out The Snake and Salmon River drainages run steep and deep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d906da3e-621f-4819-9115-77429989984f/JimandI2.jpg Blog - Better Late, Than… - Make it stand out At some point in life, the quality of each experience surpasses the quantity that remain. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/project-four-f8xzg-e5tb9 monthly 0.5 2022-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a827bb41-d6d1-4453-8931-1af8ab7adb73/In+Safari+Cruiser+%282%29.jpg Blog - Damned Springbuck! - Make it stand out The rather rustic, safari cruiser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/620fc506-fc44-411d-909e-a89622f06017/1st+Stalk+%282%29.jpg Blog - Damned Springbuck! - Make it stand out First stalk was unsuccessful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/95bbcff7-5e47-4680-9db0-95d835493454/Africa+181+%282%29.jpg Blog - Damned Springbuck! - Make it stand out Plains game often mingle but generally keep to their groups. (Springbuck, foreground - Bontebok, back.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d80e2996-10ee-4093-b0f1-25b616d780b3/Africa+171+%282%29.jpg Blog - Damned Springbuck! - Make it stand out Black wildebeest had us pegged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/76268625-053f-4756-a5db-e547614babc8/Smelling+the+Sprngbk+Back.jpg Blog - Damned Springbuck! - Make it stand out A gland patch on the male’s back smells like cotton candy - really! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/673fb1b9-d0cb-41ea-b726-42d52dd8763d/Africa+051.jpg Blog - Damned Springbuck! - Make it stand out Amanda (PH) and Daniel (Tracker) combined to make the safari a success! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/doggames2 monthly 0.5 2025-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/b9950a4a-c24c-4002-8be5-3bc6501ee180/Painting.jpg Blog - Dog Games - Part 2 - Make it stand out "FIELD TRIALS OF SPORTING DOGS AT HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA" published in "Harper's Weekly" January 1887. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/60cf487b-04e3-4cc0-aa26-dfb20072d84f/silverton-hill-print.jpg Blog - Dog Games - Part 2 - Make it stand out “Silverton Hill” by artist Herb Booth. Print offered by the Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America, (AFTCA) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/198875f5-0bea-420d-8d53-079db1f2b0a5/DSCN6227+%282%29.JPG Blog - Dog Games - Part 2 - Make it stand out Judges choose mode of transportation, handlers must travel at walking speed. (NSTRA event.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/95d908e1-8aa7-4e94-a1cc-1e51719645b0/TessQuail.jpg Blog - Dog Games - Part 2 - Make it stand out Often poor flyers, pen-raised trial birds may wander around in front of dogs on point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/5ce7092d-8b4d-467d-a2e6-0a00da4ea2b8/GusDive.JPG Blog - Dog Games - Part 2 - Make it stand out Water retrieve tests separates the real retrievers from the average Joes! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/blog-post-title-three-2jef5-adklz-djaey-39bg2-8chkk-4ma96-cnn9r-twbe4 monthly 0.5 2025-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/47b59efc-c165-44da-80c1-9a5353c2ef5d/Ted-Roc.jpg Blog - Dog Games - Part 1 - Make it stand out Ted, (foreground) and Roc were splendid examples of the “real deal”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d0e9775c-f115-4eeb-b66b-2d9267458629/ThreeSetters.jpg Blog - Dog Games - Part 1 - Make it stand out Sporting dogs in the true sense and tradition. That’s “Teddy” on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a107076e-bc8a-497d-a4fa-effdc8313988/ShowSetr.jpg Blog - Dog Games - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/6feafe8e-26f7-433e-a2ea-008651da2532/GusTraining.jpg Blog - Dog Games - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/blog-post-title-three-2jef5-adklz-djaey-39bg2-8chkk-4ma96-cnn9r monthly 0.5 2025-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/108c830d-1120-467b-bb79-aa10e8066d3b/GusBabyPhoto5-28-18.JPG Blog - 110% Gus - Make it stand out In-spite of Gus’s awkward start, his childhood was quite tame. (Gus is in the middle - looking at the camera.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/0aeb3b22-9668-4026-960b-a17ace3498ea/EasyReadingII.jpg Blog - 110% Gus - Make it stand out Gus was an intelligent pup. Of course, he couldn’t read - he liked to look at the pictures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/b5f1e2af-6244-4148-8832-c8bea1927ffb/20190302_210353.jpg Blog - 110% Gus - Make it stand out In the house, Gus is as calm as a throw-pillow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/cc1149fe-6458-44c8-b722-6e6a68890096/Blur.jpg Blog - 110% Gus - Make it stand out Outdoors, Gus is a white and ginger blur! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c0d234d0-9591-4022-8a33-4d43ae4c93da/PXL_20221122_220237991_2.jpg Blog - 110% Gus - Make it stand out Not fifteen minutes into a hunt. This is very typical for Gus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/53e4a754-b8f7-4fa9-9790-655ce073d560/LegCut.jpg Blog - 110% Gus - Make it stand out Back at home, Gus gets treatment for a few lacerations. He generally gets one like this annually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c11f6fbe-c917-4167-8620-9eb5d3fbd8f0/DistPnt.jpg Blog - 110% Gus - Make it stand out Prairie country - Gus’s rightful environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/ce9eb204-92c5-4b0b-b760-cff44a2ec608/VetHosptl.jpg Blog - 110% Gus - Make it stand out Second day in the hospital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/13f3ed20-6074-40c3-9928-80a10acaf3bb/TongueSurgy.jpg Blog - 110% Gus - Make it stand out Vet suturing gash under Gus’s tongue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/aa778984-dac2-495a-842e-bd56bc9daf9a/GusSunset.jpg Blog - 110% Gus - Make it stand out Gus is a gift from God - so help me, God ! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/blog-post-title-three-2jef5-adklz-djaey-39bg2-8chkk-4ma96 monthly 0.5 2023-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/6c42331d-9a9e-4435-94b2-4e4ce09b6ce5/Dak.JPG Blog - A Client’s Reservations - Make it stand out Dakota swims like a drowning horse; churning water like mixing a margarita! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/genesis monthly 0.5 2026-02-01 https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/blog-post-title-three-2jef5-adklz-djaey monthly 0.5 2024-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8fa7f47c-4618-4fbb-a45c-e9abfd2c6355/GirlsTess.jpg Blog - Third is Better Than Fourth - Make it stand out Each young lady insists that they are leading the puppy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/e8514360-a81d-441e-9771-63d5a50f8c18/Gus3rd.jpg Blog - Third is Better Than Fourth - Make it stand out Gus with his coveted third-place trophy. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/hipster monthly 0.5 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/7de51f15-fa54-4f51-8f7b-1aa8f94e9636/Hipster.jpg Blog - Hipster - Make it stand out “Chaz” with his Fur-Friend, “Voltaire” (Volt) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/07c79c20-516b-4abb-8233-81fb38eb9f58/Leo%2BLk%2BSpruce%2BGrouse.jpg Blog - Hipster - Make it stand out Hunting - 70’s style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/2e411000-7b4e-4f52-b9e5-b4c2cd8d6bb0/Blue+Ribbon.jpg Blog - Hipster - “…my love for setters began as a youth; portrayed majestically pointing hidden game in beer and cigar ads...” Hey! Put a curl on that mustache, add a set of Buddy Holy rimmed glasses, and there’s a “Hipster"! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a4d79f4e-b8c6-4ad9-a1fb-c541fac2b3e4/Dick+Tracy1.jpg Blog - Hipster - “…the dog is tracked using a wrist-worn device that hails back to the days of Dick Tracy comics…” https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/project-four-f8xzg-krph7 monthly 0.5 2024-03-10 https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/itsasteel monthly 0.5 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/596ddb37-820c-4564-a88b-0e1353aa27f8/Shotshells.jpg Blog - It’s a Steel! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/project-three-p6pfp monthly 0.5 2025-05-20 https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/project-four-f8xzg monthly 0.5 2023-03-21 https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/project-four-f8xzg-e5tb9-s83gg monthly 0.5 2023-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/44d57624-b085-41ec-89c3-e16736c34c7f/Tobaco+PouchI.JPG Blog - Goodbye, Old Friend - Make it stand out Pronghorn Hide Tobacco Pouch https://www.hutsonheritage.com/blog/project-two-9gty2 monthly 0.5 2022-12-31 https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/highly-activedogs-7p3yn monthly 0.5 2025-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/5fad34ac-3742-4620-813f-1a4bd92ef0f9/CheckCord.jpg Training Tips - Still More - Q &amp; A’s - Q: “What kind of rope do you use for check cords?” Q: “When I put a check cord on my young pointing dog, she gets extremely excited and runs to the end full-force - the whole time. Is it supposed to be like that?” https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/highly-activedogs monthly 0.5 2026-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/592480f0-c8bb-404c-9855-e02585e65d8d/PullingTree.jpg Training Tips - Tapping the Brakes on High-Speed Dogs - Keep Them Busy! “Gun dogs are incredibly intelligent and athletic creatures…” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8b7f6c62-295b-4907-90c8-10099011add5/Dak%26Drink.jpg Training Tips - Tapping the Brakes on High-Speed Dogs - “…most hunting breeds excell when they live and interact with their owners.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/77563478-e13e-4e60-8f76-7c480a271259/Alice%26GusWatch+TV.jpg Training Tips - Tapping the Brakes on High-Speed Dogs - Look for dogs that can turn it on in the field and turn it off in the house. They can be found within any breed of gun dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d31607b1-7c93-4e2b-818c-c8334b282264/Blur.jpg Training Tips - Tapping the Brakes on High-Speed Dogs - Make it stand out Coping with the dog’s level of energy is part of owning a dog. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/more-q-and-a monthly 0.5 2025-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/bcc06efc-1912-4ef2-a76b-01a1890dcee7/AtTheGate.jpg Training Tips - “More”-Gun Dog Q &amp; A Our efforts are not centered around breeding gun dogs but I can probably help you locate the kind of dog you are looking for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/02e16708-5a03-4b9e-a8e4-a9db4f4579e4/BloodyLip.jpg Training Tips - “More”-Gun Dog Q &amp; A - Barbed-wire can be a dog’s worse enemy! Just one example how running out of control can end in disaster! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/command-coerce monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/40b994a7-3a95-4811-9ea4-5b01edd8c0cc/12-22.jpg Training Tips - Commanders and Coercers! - Make it stand out You might coerce a dog with a treat but, eventually, it must feel compelled to follow a command. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a91d5388-273e-47b4-98b3-93951f6bfe19/HappyReturnSM.jpg Training Tips - Commanders and Coercers! - “Cooper - Come!” The dog’s response should be happy, immediate, and complete without the need for tid-bits. The check-cord is there if needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/420349e5-efb6-47c9-9fe7-ae391854242d/KennelStaySM.jpg Training Tips - Commanders and Coercers! - “Kennel - Stay!” “…to my way of thinking, the term “stay” is redundant...” Your dog should eventually enjoy following commands for YOU. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/6abe7f1d-845f-4091-8ecb-7ab419f36e6f/Retrv.jpg Training Tips - Commanders and Coercers! - Make Training Fun! Find what excites your dog and use that to encourage and condition command complience. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/quest-answer1 monthly 0.5 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d6234fe6-957b-49db-9cba-49aa9f11ec4e/GusSM.jpg Training Tips - Gun Dog Q &amp; A - Q: “My dog doesn’t always lift one paw when he goes on point; how do I get him to do that?” A: The classic - painting/photo - pointing pose is a variable response. Whether the dog is caught in mid-step or it is deciding to take just one more step, the practice is not an important part of the process of locating and holding game. Sure, it can be reinforced but that really isn’t practical. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/preseason-game-pk6xt monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/41e1b1e7-13a9-42c2-a896-8715411e8f17/BuddyPole.jpg Training Tips - Widgets and Gadgets. - Ropes, posts, barrels, square chunks of plywood or - whatever this is - can be used to delineate to the dog their extent (limit) of travel. Ropes, posts, poles, tables, barrels, square chunks of plywood - even a baseball bat - can be used to delineate to the dog their extent (limit) of travel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/7eb57cb2-7090-4329-a97f-6acba1e6a84a/TedRebLaceRosalia1190.jpg Training Tips - Widgets and Gadgets. - “The Bells…!” For continued tracking, I’ll take a delightful bell tone over an annoying “Beep!” any day. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/preseason-game monthly 0.5 2025-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/26ad3a05-3861-4c6b-b8e2-af49618d9d00/TessPointSM.jpg Training Tips - What Does Pre-Season Mean to You? - Make it stand out Scouting for wild birds before the season begins is one form of pre-season training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/483d1590-e370-4ebe-8460-9fd3069f340d/MidAprPoint.jpg Training Tips - What Does Pre-Season Mean to You? - Make it stand out Dogs may handle quite differently in controlled practice situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c5444803-dda4-4464-a048-f67f051da416/IMG_20191222_123013_1.jpg Training Tips - What Does Pre-Season Mean to You? - Make it stand out Dog is held (behind right shooter) during the flush. (Little Canyon Preserve, Peck, ID) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/93140ea2-77fc-4569-9aa5-fe2b34cd7ff3/Ready+on+the+Line.jpg Training Tips - What Does Pre-Season Mean to You? - Make it stand out Handler controls the dog and waits for the shooter to arrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/bd545bb0-bce1-4c22-b5c7-092be2f069c7/IMG_5627.jpg Training Tips - What Does Pre-Season Mean to You? - Make it stand out Handler takes control of a “creeping” young dog while backing. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/boots monthly 0.5 2026-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a76e96c0-55f2-46aa-a457-2846785a64e2/ForbdnFruit.jpg Training Tips - Giving Your Dogs a Boot! - Make it stand out In some parts of the country, thorns are unavoidable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d75fc270-1ec2-42f5-b52c-f9f4de0d74e3/DogBoots.jpg Training Tips - Giving Your Dogs a Boot! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/0bef34b6-f8d6-4a08-8c14-ad1f8eed5d34/Sandles3.jpg Training Tips - Giving Your Dogs a Boot! - Make it stand out Often, a robust Roman-style sandal design would be preferrable to so-called “water-resistant” boots for dogs while hunting. Remember, you heard that here first! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/740e491a-349c-4f73-8290-6446e0846612/ThirdLimit.jpg Training Tips - Giving Your Dogs a Boot! - Make it stand out In cactus-country, wearing boots can keep a smile on your dog’s face! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/commands monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/3009a69e-5772-4090-a130-0eed99ab5858/Whistle.jpg Training Tips - Less is More! - Make it stand out Whistle commands seem to work best, for my dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/0120ca8f-6eb4-4258-8282-43cee96070be/Whoa.jpg Training Tips - Less is More! - Make it stand out Hand signals are all that’s required in many situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/5b4053b6-7a60-448d-9afd-6d01bb96720c/HandSignal.jpg Training Tips - Less is More! - Make it stand out With a whistle and a few hand signals, I can hunt the whole day without a word. However, I will often talk (not yell) to my dogs, anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/f0b48400-68b0-4226-a683-f524c35bcd33/IMG_06141.jpg Training Tips - Less is More! - Make it stand out An up-raised index finger is all that’s required to relay “sit” command. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/dewclaws monthly 0.5 2024-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/fd0696be-e4bd-4687-b9d0-1b2e0bab2a05/DakLeap.jpg Training Tips - Dew Claws…? - Make it stand out Dogs can be wonderfully agile and dew claws may help in that regard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/6973220e-33f6-48e6-8ed5-eae7c5992960/Hounds.jpeg Training Tips - Dew Claws…? - Make it stand out The life-style intended for some dogs - clamoring about on rocks and brush - can injure snagging dew claws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/cb9cd6e0-d827-4771-b4b6-17a746a11bac/20190831_091900.jpg Training Tips - Dew Claws…? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c64d58c6-4752-4240-a2dc-5dd69c792345/DewClaw.jpg Training Tips - Dew Claws…? - Make it stand out Whether dislocated - bleeding or broken - dew claw injuries often require emergency procedures. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/huntcover monthly 0.5 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/b2c7167a-e5d4-4156-a62d-23cd7bd55819/RoadHunting.jpg Training Tips - Cover Avoidance - Make it stand out Are you left looking for birds while your dog strolls down the path… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/88ef6ba7-3448-4ff7-8e33-7687c65d6ddb/DakButt.jpg Training Tips - Cover Avoidance - Make it stand out …or does your dog refuse to enter thick cover? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/9741dac2-c750-47f2-becd-5946a52eae41/TessPtsQuail9-23.jpg Training Tips - Cover Avoidance - Make it stand out Once the dog has learned where to find birds, it can be more difficult to keep it OUT of thick cover! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/047abdfd-f94f-4864-89e7-4d66fd4da0cc/LookingBack.jpg Training Tips - Cover Avoidance - Make it stand out “Birds are on the move, I’m about to go in”! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c69931a8-d9b2-4328-9e50-8bdf2f05372d/Pointing+Gus.jpg Training Tips - Cover Avoidance - Make it stand out Once birds become the center-piece of life, pups will over-look a number of things…such as thick cover, gun fire - and tangled check cords! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/7c4d9b88-b4a4-4cb3-a129-68d4f43ae4b3/HukTessPt.jpg Training Tips - Cover Avoidance - Make it stand out When obviously playing the wind correctly, pointing dogs don’t always NEED to be in the bottom of the drainage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/ff39b639-2115-49d7-8343-ab08a4a38bca/Get+in+There%21.jpg Training Tips - Cover Avoidance - Make it stand out Tail wagging and in wide-eyed anticipation, this dog happily follows instruction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/4a3ad58f-fca7-4ad7-89e9-7a62cfb43c9d/TessHoldMak.jpg Training Tips - Cover Avoidance - Make it stand out Once the dog has learned to hunt the thick stuff, the tough part might be finding or getting to her! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/journaling monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/958cfa9b-f350-4585-8d91-a5aeb7b8c2a3/IrishwGrouse981.jpg Training Tips - Keeping a Training Journal - Make it stand out I made numerous mistakes with this Irish Setter that previous experience to turn to might have prevented. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/b2582cde-e7ca-4b00-b9d9-e33de94c4b17/Meg9wks.jpg Training Tips - Keeping a Training Journal - Make it stand out It can be a long time between puppies and the tricks you used to train them can be forgotten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/426e3eb8-8157-427d-ac42-89a01e366d66/JurnlPage.jpg Training Tips - Keeping a Training Journal - Make it stand out Write down a brief paragraph or two of field notes dealing with training or hunting events. Compile and computerize; adding photos or artwork when you have time. Example pages from, Ted: A Dog’s Tale By: “Birder von Hutson” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/106bbf1d-ca64-4b66-aa83-4755dc5af43d/Alaska05.jpg Training Tips - Keeping a Training Journal - Make it stand out Keeping field notes and a few sketches can be used to create an interesting journal. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/maintenance monthly 0.5 2024-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/4902a027-7f5c-4cdc-8149-f190073d19e5/LulaHelper2.jpg Training Tips - Off-Season Maintenance - Make it stand out A few visits a month will maintain peak performance! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/e6f5f854-f4f4-4d33-981a-dc7742853063/ClayShoot.jpg Training Tips - Off-Season Maintenance - Make it stand out Clay-bird practice will ensure you’re ready when the time comes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/f124112a-9a8a-4517-a550-f7fa09b9df67/MidSwim.jpg Training Tips - Off-Season Maintenance - Make it stand out Physical and mental exercise during the off-season will pay-off big! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/ad72d626-1617-4c32-bee0-959ab58bd5ec/TessPnt.jpg Training Tips - Off-Season Maintenance - Make it stand out “Physician, heal thy self”! Training my dogs during the off-season; using cooler temps and thermal breezes of early morning are ideal for summer bird work. (Photo by: RMPhotography) https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/retriever-1 monthly 0.5 2025-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/aec70f02-a702-4186-9c76-331e18acb79b/Sniff3-6-23.jpg Training Tips - Building an Upland Retriever - Make it stand out So this is Cooper. My partner in the first attempt to train an Upland Retriever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/efcdd806-0a27-4522-a609-f6c53cbc55c7/Loki%26FlintRetrv.jpg Training Tips - Building an Upland Retriever - Make it stand out I have hunted waterfowl several times with, mostly, Labs but my wheelhouse is hunting upland birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/5edbaa3b-d71e-48ba-a823-18a665342b5d/HappyReturn3-6.jpg Training Tips - Building an Upland Retriever - Make it stand out Many happy returns! The check cord is to instill the feeling of control and limit the need for electrical stimulation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/45f60f7c-c684-4721-98ff-d10e23da6887/Sit3-6-23.jpg Training Tips - Building an Upland Retriever - Make it stand out Cooper sits and stays put. But, will he do that from a distance? https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/socialize monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/5989b062-a6a5-48ea-84cc-bede3cd21a8e/Kisses.jpg Training Tips - Socialization - Make it stand out Puppies and kids make the world go ‘round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/2d739922-6af9-4c7b-980b-b319a5c13cc3/BigMove.jpg Training Tips - Socialization - Make it stand out “Socialization” is the interaction between creatures that display social behavior - not inanimate objects. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/gpscollar monthly 0.5 2024-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d92a05e7-0492-44bb-9a43-5e1e3aaaa903/TessGrassPntI.JPG Training Tips - Is a GPS Collar in Your Future? - Make it stand out Locked on point in thick cover, dogs can be “lost” at relatively close range. If the hunter’s preference is toward a wide-ranging (hundreds of yards) dog, a tracking collar might be advised. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/3477a54e-a863-4b87-a8dc-e21216afbe8c/DakBell.jpg Training Tips - Is a GPS Collar in Your Future? - Make it stand out Yeah, I still prefer a bell on my dog in thick cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/f40e38ed-f9ff-41a4-b6fc-d7cbaff3d62d/TrakCollar3.jpg Training Tips - Is a GPS Collar in Your Future? - Make it stand out There are dual-purpose tracker/trainer collars that will eliminate the need for an e-collar. (Photo by: RM Photography) https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/ecollar monthly 0.5 2024-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/ad116dcf-ccd4-412d-98e2-ed8e6092e128/Quail+Pt.jpg Training Tips - Is an E-Collar in Your Future? - Make it stand out Though I often had no idea where she was, if Skye was missing, I could generally assume she was on point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/1115d82e-0f68-4e9d-894d-149d71721e4e/AfterFlushTess.jpg Training Tips - Is an E-Collar in Your Future? - Make it stand out Just because it’s on her neck doesn’t mean it’s “on”. Keep in mind that some dogs will test that possibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/aa13a48e-61ad-42e9-8385-8eed79ea19dc/FloppyEars.jpg Training Tips - Is an E-Collar in Your Future? - Make it stand out In a short while, young dogs will be “all-ears” for your command and return with excitement. Ruby Mtn Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/4580eab9-1d48-4ae0-ab17-0d7488329375/Ecollars.jpg Training Tips - Is an E-Collar in Your Future? - Make it stand out Three of the most-trusted brands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/275ab5d0-b2d7-46c3-a545-0925f6c0acd6/DakwTessBak.jpg Training Tips - Is an E-Collar in Your Future? - Make it stand out Properly introduced, my dogs enjoy the sight of an e-collar as much as seeing a leash or my shotgun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/799590a4-30aa-4d5a-b93b-ea602bb38768/Fetch.jpg Training Tips - Is an E-Collar in Your Future? - Make it stand out Though wearing an e-collar, I prefer the standard use of a check cord while training with birds. In this case, intro to steady-to-flush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8a53da69-61a9-43eb-945e-9455a7762b95/Bullsnake.jpg Training Tips - Is an E-Collar in Your Future? - Make it stand out E-collars are tremendously useful in discouraging the search or chase of domestic and wild critters. Here, a couple zaps and I couldn’t pull this dog closer to the snake. - Enjoy your dog! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/lateseason monthly 0.5 2025-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/fdf5edbd-3f3d-4525-87ef-59c8d44f3737/Both+on+Bird.jpg Training Tips - The Expanded Season - Make it stand out Thick, wet, cover may be tough on dogs but it often holds pheasants - tight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/cd7cbfb7-83fc-431d-996a-a5485fd290f8/Hunting+09+016+%282%29.jpg Training Tips - The Expanded Season - Make it stand out Hunting hours in cold and wet conditions, these “nesting” setters are done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a81df791-cc7f-48da-a2ee-d53ecd3be3e2/DakRetrv.jpg Training Tips - The Expanded Season - Make it stand out Bird action will help keep dog and hunter going on cold days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/98eda44a-8b95-4ed0-a67d-7bdbbbd07a64/FrostyPoint.jpg Training Tips - The Expanded Season - Make it stand out Cool temps and exurtion can place metabolisms in a deficit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/32cd25e8-011e-4d22-a5c7-3eda426ef8d0/PXL_20220223_153216776+%282%29.jpg Training Tips - The Expanded Season - Make it stand out Temps drop quickly as the sun makes an early departure on mid-winter days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/84e88dac-4a42-4b02-bebe-fef6e6f74abc/PXL_20221206_191403068_2.jpg Training Tips - The Expanded Season - Make it stand out A long hike from the vehicle means a long hike back; be aware of changing weather conditions and the coming of nightfall. Keeping the dog at heel will preserve its energy for when it’s time to hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/b231847c-d93e-4d9f-a644-883d60335450/FrostyPnt2Bird.jpg Training Tips - The Expanded Season - Make it stand out Frosty winter point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/198008bb-53c9-4ae3-8ddc-a171001d7e68/TessSnow.jpg Training Tips - The Expanded Season - Make it stand out Just beginning to snow, now is the time to begin considering its effect on your dog and the drive home. After, I flush this rooster, of course! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/critterdanger monthly 0.5 2024-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/221a0364-dc5c-4cba-91da-d7a94486ef59/IMG_0024.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out The way I prefer to see wild predators when hunting with my dogs - at a distance! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/9d18255a-64fe-429f-b41e-04e803fb9ea2/FlankAttk.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/7f2b9488-bdeb-4cd8-aee3-8d869b69a9ed/EarPuncture2.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out Coyotes let this pup go after a nasty lesson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/bb1978a7-cb2c-4766-bdd3-d4990cd0000a/Cat.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out Thankfully, this mountain lion held nicely for my setter’s (nervous) point until I arrived to “flush” it! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/rattlesnakes monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/fc3873b3-0b56-4192-873a-e782cacbb3b8/SnakeII.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out Early dove and upland game seasons are when (gun) dogs often meet rattlesnakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/ff244cd3-60e3-47ae-971d-f9679dd548f5/SnakeAvoid.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out This setter demonstrates the reaction we are looking for toward a large garter snake - avoidance! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/fbfc67cd-03f4-40fb-abba-c28226f4b2bf/Yikes%21.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out Young dog struck at by muzzled rattlesnake and stimulated by brief shock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8c16a91a-c91c-46e0-bded-6422b6fcc1d6/Rattler.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out A dog accidently interrupted this rattler’s sage siesta. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/porcupines monthly 0.5 2024-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/646018ec-adcd-457c-bd26-960e1c36e682/PorkieTed.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out Teddy, my first male English Setter, was a repeat porkie offender and the only setter that required a visit to the vet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c6f59408-16f8-43e3-9ad8-1c85760b4eaf/PQuills.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out This young dog got off easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/95c15a0b-7ad2-4bc5-9c9a-a8b389470fdb/dscn8160.jpg Training Tips - With Critters They Contend - Make it stand out A curious sniff was all this dog needed to cure its want for more. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/waterretrv monthly 0.5 2024-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/dcd58950-c179-47ea-ab69-5f084c77e24f/Temp.jpg Training Tips - In For the Swim! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/44adc24e-1b3c-4a8f-b9dd-a3d8b76baea1/DexPond.JPG Training Tips - In For the Swim! - Make it stand out Creek or pond - water is all part of a pup’s life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/7dc37018-19b8-4495-8fe8-35f1faa849c0/GusDive.jpg Training Tips - In For the Swim! - Make it stand out Loads of prey drive and early introduction makes water retrieving exciting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a81c4b6a-44cd-419f-8c54-4abc1d73cbc9/SwimBack.jpg Training Tips - In For the Swim! - Make it stand out This setter, Gus, swims as smooth as an alligator - even with a boat bumper! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/1c98906f-8bea-422b-a786-70da493b2264/DakSplash.JPG Training Tips - In For the Swim! - Make it stand out In contrasting style - choppin’ water like mad - Dakota prefers his head above water! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/684c8dcd-b183-4dca-8216-e8caa80b763b/20200814_140814.jpg Training Tips - In For the Swim! - Make it stand out Dakota gladly took his turn water retrieving while Gus, (background), looks on. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/communication monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/97caf43f-2eb5-474d-9e83-2cce4f8fdae2/EasyReadingII.jpg Training Tips - Canine Communication – It’s About Time - Make it stand out There are plenty of media choices - choose carefully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/b3e0abdd-f4ea-4397-8359-cf1cbac5fbd0/Dak1stRooster.jpg Training Tips - Canine Communication – It’s About Time - Make it stand out Some may misread this dog’s expression as affection, admiration - even love. The young setter is more likely picking up information from my reaction to his first pointed and retrieved rooster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a7f227bf-1fd2-40df-9178-23f1873997aa/PXL_20220609_031141235_2+%281%29.jpg Training Tips - Canine Communication – It’s About Time - Make it stand out With a glance, the setter, (above) cues the message to the border collie, (lower). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/6655e393-36a2-4e36-bb08-bec7e07ae6c5/GusBailey.jpg Training Tips - Canine Communication – It’s About Time - Make it stand out Accepting a subordinate position, the border collie displays a desire for the object. The setter is confirming its dominate position by showing the object to the collie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/58f85cc4-b8c8-4d31-8e09-1a192d31e9d4/GusRetrv.JPG Training Tips - Canine Communication – It’s About Time - Make it stand out Solid eye-contact during training shows this dog is a willing student. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/db2d8f9e-147b-4e10-a0d9-3635db0a9d0c/PXL_20220609_031421544_exported_891_1654744542129_3.jpg Training Tips - Canine Communication – It’s About Time - Make it stand out To avoid confrontation, the younger tri-color setter avoids eye-contact with dominant brown and white setter trying to steal attention away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/f3967f24-05ba-4802-9a7d-2c5389784f6b/DogCards.jpg Training Tips - Canine Communication – It’s About Time - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/ticks monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/199a57cb-1bea-4ea1-9bc0-19474b6a802a/Ticks.jpg Training Tips - Pet Your Pet! - Make it stand out In bad years, several ticks can be found on a single dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/2bbaea78-0135-4844-b423-e75ac602ccb4/WoodTick.jpg Training Tips - Pet Your Pet! - Make it stand out The tab of skin attached to the tick (here, a Rocky Mtn Wood Tick) is a sign of its complete removal. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/gun-intro monthly 0.5 2025-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/e92153bf-b71e-480f-a8bb-a51bd6e64ed1/Quail%26Gun.jpg Training Tips - Putting the GUN in “Gun Dog” - Make it stand out Adding the gun puts everything together; as it should be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/72f2c05c-c9f9-474e-9d2d-4b2f5c1d3534/PXL_20210622_012733671.jpg Training Tips - Putting the GUN in “Gun Dog” - Make it stand out Hopefully, by now, your dog is holding and retrieving fresh birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/63b54117-8682-4852-b5c8-fad0bd636fdd/BlankGunsII.jpg Training Tips - Putting the GUN in “Gun Dog” - Make it stand out Noise makers come in various styles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/59857a88-3e0a-4fdb-971e-eed9983a9fc6/DSC_0487.JPG Training Tips - Putting the GUN in “Gun Dog” - Make it stand out Using live ammo at a tolerable distance, the shooter signals his readiness for the bird’s release. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/1a16bc1f-a4f4-46c2-94d2-f2f6c3c3162f/JohnPlaceTrap.jpg Training Tips - Putting the GUN in “Gun Dog” - Make it stand out My grand-assistant places the step-release in plane sight for the bird to be placed inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c8914877-d7e3-43aa-b6f9-ce76137fc0a9/JohnRelBird.jpg Training Tips - Putting the GUN in “Gun Dog” - Make it stand out The assistant, with a blank gun held low, on the far side of his body, prepares to release the bird then, pop a blank. The handler prepares to steady the dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/291967bd-e50f-46a1-8c6d-5574704356e0/IMG_5040.JPG Training Tips - Putting the GUN in “Gun Dog” - Make it stand out Here, the assistant flushes the hidden bird and will pop a primer. When the dog has advanced and holds during the flush and shot, we may shoot the bird as a reward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/0221fb69-ad03-4611-9c60-60384a5c96dd/ResetGus.jpg Training Tips - Putting the GUN in “Gun Dog” - Make it stand out If the dog breaks, the handler scoops the dog up and drops it back to the spot of its original point with a “Whoa”! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a2dc2aa2-0683-431d-b600-e8257cd3db2a/TailWork.jpg Training Tips - Putting the GUN in “Gun Dog” - Make it stand out Once replaced, reinforce the dog’s holding steady by petting and calmly repeating, “whoooa…” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d4b931f3-f85b-49c9-a11f-940c7782f1b9/StyleUpB%26W.jpg Training Tips - Putting the GUN in “Gun Dog” - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/blog-steady monthly 0.5 2025-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/0c0d240b-68af-4008-8235-823e83189916/TessQuailSM.jpg Training Tips - Rock Steady - Make it stand out Training quail - or wild birds - don’t always cooperate but the dog should! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/7ffda6a0-2a18-4bc8-bfb6-a5dff0d2d4e4/TrentPigeonSM.jpg Training Tips - Rock Steady - Make it stand out Wing-hobbled pigeon is placed inside the cylinder of wire fencing. Involving young assistants, such as a grandchild, helps create and preserve an outdoor heritage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/43fce1f7-4e5d-4037-8158-a2d28a43c7b0/20200415_104914.jpg Training Tips - Rock Steady - Make it stand out Steady-up the dog while calmly encouraging with “Whooa…” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/0a21af2e-3e49-44cc-836b-37efc9c7836d/WhoaJosie.jpg Training Tips - Rock Steady - Make it stand out Five month-old holds with pigeon trapped in step-release - upwind and in sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/14db2a0d-053b-4ecb-a884-c4e62f85bbb9/StepTrap9-21.jpg Training Tips - Rock Steady - Make it stand out Half-hitch around the dog’s waist and clipped to its collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/25a8cee2-4ca6-4627-8779-4f5e5e2d2a9a/JosieHoldSM.jpg Training Tips - Rock Steady - Make it stand out Holding her point, I just clip the cord around her flank as a precaution. Friendly, e-collar - not turned on - conditioning is also taking place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/074f7f14-3795-4c04-934c-33a163ef5db4/StepTrapSM.jpg Training Tips - Rock Steady - Make it stand out Eventually, you should be able to move around and pretend to release the bird. Remember, every break by the pup is an opportunity for it to learn. Don’t loose hope - or your temper! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/9a2e3104-c1ec-42f6-9a98-81b02363eeb5/MusclePnt2.jpg Training Tips - Rock Steady - Make it stand out Bird in a step (or launch) release hidden in the grass, a young dog crosses the scent cone, turns, and holds point! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/3f708557-c282-4a91-8b00-0e20de48722b/DakFlushSM.jpg Training Tips - Rock Steady - Make it stand out Steady to flush! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/bird-intro monthly 0.5 2025-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/04b4733a-c033-4279-953a-5a29fae05983/CrazyEyes2.jpg Training Tips - Introduction to Birds - Make it stand out Most bird dogs are born “crazy” about birds!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/563c0ca2-4e0e-4939-b5a9-a76162f64e1e/PXL_20210622_012730266.jpg Training Tips - Introduction to Birds - Make it stand out Tossing a few “fly-away” birds, after the dog holds still, begins the process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/e3c6f14d-14a8-45f6-b9c3-24e67159198d/PXL_20240517_154102338.jpg Training Tips - Introduction to Birds - Make it stand out I place pigeons in a wing harness when pups are young and/or timid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8d34a6bf-b096-4b0e-9800-309626c31bf9/Tailup+8Wks.jpg Training Tips - Introduction to Birds - Make it stand out Not “ideal” - and definitely not bird introduction - still, the Richard Wolters yard training has worked for thousands of young dogs until birds are available. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/retrv-part2 monthly 0.5 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c2c6d160-fade-45ba-9822-df0a7db7da53/SawRetrv.JPG Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out Show off! Young setter flexes his muscle and displays his retrieving prowess! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/1af0f74f-25e9-49ed-9af7-f5046b2a785b/DogTug18.jpg Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out Retrieve objects should not be used for any other purpose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/2f2c0047-9fe8-40be-9dca-9db530060cab/Retrv10-21.jpg Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out After a few sniffs, this young dog was willing to pick up a tossed bumper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/f6341c63-5089-4951-8e4e-c7dc55ce2ed2/FetchFromHand.jpg Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out Fetch! The youngster takes the bumper from my hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/5882d267-f5d7-46af-acbc-b73ded5bac3d/Hold.jpg Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out Hold! An important step in reliable retrieving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/3fe92aae-18b1-49b3-b297-95e539a66e80/HeelCarry.jpg Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out Carrying the bumper while heeling next to you is a huge hurdle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/45d2199c-0c26-4ae5-81da-2f46b14a0f1c/PXL_20210622_012737001.jpg Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out Whoa before throw! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d8b9a6dc-25c3-4529-aebd-8bc774d38061/PXL_20210622_012753299.jpg Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out Allowing the young dog to savor its good work while reinforcing the “Hold” command with up-held hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c7369f92-b577-46ab-828f-ef2c6e1d62cc/GusBob.jpg Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out A little tempting with a fresh quail after a hunt will be enough retrieve incentive for most young dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/50f72bfb-e8fd-45f4-8f5d-717541c53aa1/Retrv.jpg Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out Training in multiple settings shows a young dog that retrieving is not location-oriented. (Photos by: Kaitlynn Hutson of RM Photography - 2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/2f07c318-d3e0-4972-8694-aa01ef03c015/DSC_0307.jpg Training Tips - Friendly Fetch - Part 2 - Make it stand out Mutual admiration after a job, well done! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/heel-whoa monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/7a4a305e-db14-4a45-9dcb-17b204e439f5/ComeWhistle.jpg Training Tips - Heel and Whoa! - Make it stand out Many happy returns! In two sessions, this youngster learned to enjoy hearing (and complying with) her whistle commands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/3535ba8c-4bb4-4b4d-9309-844ed415ef5f/HeelJosie.jpg Training Tips - Heel and Whoa! - Make it stand out A few sharp tugs and verbal reminder to “Heel!” is all it takes for this willing pupil! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/49458691-c10a-437d-b2ce-fac9d0ef4f69/TessMeonRoad.jpg Training Tips - Heel and Whoa! - Make it stand out Reliably heeling, a dog is not in danger along the road. It is by design that I keep myself between traffic and the dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a325d70f-6085-415a-8899-d7363b28665a/LeashWhoa.jpg Training Tips - Heel and Whoa! - Make it stand out “Whoa”! Applied with a slight jerk back on the leash during Heel training, this young dog soon complies willingly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8e5a6bc2-fdbd-4008-aefd-af87f31e0594/WhoaSM.jpg Training Tips - Heel and Whoa! - Make it stand out Leash’s end in sight! In less than a week this energetic youngster understands the whoa command and holds without physical control. Looking away is her way of dealing with it. That will change as she begins to look forward to the “Come!” command and whistle, later on. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/serious-fun monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/cc4173a5-3865-44ca-8aa3-f9f5aeb73c6f/CombingOut.jpg Training Tips - Serious Fun - Make it stand out Combing out hitch-hiking seeds at the end of the day is one of several uses for the whoa command. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/89308113-621f-496b-965d-0d307823cecf/TessSharpies.jpg Training Tips - Serious Fun - Make it stand out Open kennel is not an invitation to exit. Here, a setter waits until she is allowed to take the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/3ecdb9d8-aceb-4f0a-b5df-055632c5d0df/DSCN6967+%282%29.JPG Training Tips - Serious Fun - Make it stand out Enjoying the romp to pick up and carry objects is the goal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/b8f71c85-840d-4bf1-ab66-dcb602e0e39a/Quinn10wks.jpg Training Tips - Serious Fun - Make it stand out This young pup enjoying a game of retrieve in the yard is taking the first steps toward becoming a reliable retriever. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/timing monthly 0.5 2025-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/4b937777-b24a-4e74-8e2c-dc6c919f2c1b/Asleep.jpg Training Tips - Timing Is Everything - Make it stand out Slipped away after nursing, sightless puppies are handled and coddled to begin the bonding of dog to human. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/f0c79ca7-8249-449e-a71c-f4243f76d929/PupQuail.jpg Training Tips - Timing Is Everything - Make it stand out Returning from the field with a harvested quail, I take a moment for a little impromptu yard training with the pup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/89865dc5-28ac-43bb-ae94-e2c7b33bd467/4OnWing2.jpg Training Tips - Timing Is Everything - Make it stand out Though the practice as a training tool has received criticism from some, a bit of gaming with a wing at this stage is harmless fun. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/confidence monthly 0.5 2025-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8e955f1f-1680-4f00-93f8-ef0725027640/LeashIntro.jpg Training Tips - Controlled Confidence - Make it stand out Pup’s first leash is usually seen as an annoyance from the pup’s perspective. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/manners monthly 0.5 2025-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/445e0a90-ea0f-4ed6-a072-703e7ae2fa96/PXL_20230507_135050911%7E2+%281%29.jpg Training Tips - Mind Your Manners - Make it stand out Not properly trained and/or socialized, dogs can be unwelcome guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/be521069-d40b-4a16-ac6d-e19ae1c8fa0b/Backdoor.jpg Training Tips - Mind Your Manners - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/pup-training monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/9728a430-b824-4285-a78c-5ab692e4857e/3On+A+String.jpg Training Tips - Tables and Barrels - Make it stand out Access to equipment and birds, with a place to use them, are key elements. Add to that, an experienced trainer to guide you and you’re well on your way to building a solid bird dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/3fd4cc9b-2aab-4b7b-8306-2d130a2823ce/ToolKit.jpg Training Tips - Tables and Barrels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/52a32bc1-910d-42ad-accc-4c8c95b0fd68/Dak-Tucker.jpg Training Tips - Tables and Barrels - Make it stand out Begin to teach your puppy to know their place! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/056c7c13-90a6-4dbd-8456-2b861a807699/DSCN7045+%282%29.JPG Training Tips - Tables and Barrels - Make it stand out Soon, your pup will find the solace of a kennel very relaxing. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/s-mothering-dogs monthly 0.5 2025-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/2a4b470c-20d7-4ac5-8aa7-d66e9c00567f/ChristmasWrap.jpg Training Tips - Congratulations, it’s a…Dog! - Make it stand out Gus likes to hold wrapping paper; should it be deduced that he wants to wrap presents? Hint: “No”! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/87e72736-6841-4669-bc88-1915ae6ff819/ArmRest.jpg Training Tips - Congratulations, it’s a…Dog! - Make it stand out Sure, treat them like babies while they’re babies but encourage growth and maturity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/0cfe6adf-22b8-4c05-b452-c97252084fc9/32030.jpg Training Tips - Congratulations, it’s a…Dog! - Dogs have several reasons to lick - recognizing a human (or another dog) as its mother is NOT likely among them. Dogs have several reasons to lick - recognizing a human (or another dog) as its mother is NOT likely among them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/cd19c92f-ef5b-4856-af8a-db0564a79555/PXL_20231216_181302678%7E2.jpg Training Tips - Congratulations, it’s a…Dog! - Make it stand out Dogs soon learn that hanging out nearby their human counterparts will often bring desired outcomes; food handouts, trips outdoors, a game of fetch, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/5b9212b5-7cda-4e8a-a02c-5a5b1bb8f40b/EasyReadingII.jpg Training Tips - Congratulations, it’s a…Dog! - Make it stand out Just because it has a magazine, isn’t evidence that the pup intends to read it. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/pup-home monthly 0.5 2024-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/0fd8ed24-4729-42fd-9467-3d1abaa7b313/SDCap.jpg Training Tips - Taking Pup Home - Make it stand out Found a pup to hang your hat on… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/cf90a4b7-f31f-4795-81ec-7f052c7df395/BBQTug.jpg Training Tips - Taking Pup Home - Make it stand out Letting a young pup have free access to lawn furniture and covers will be a regrettable choice. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/pup-pick monthly 0.5 2024-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/96064a70-1142-45d3-97c3-f0dc4e27ed27/AtTheGate.jpg Training Tips - Pick - a - Pup - Make it stand out Choosing a single puppy from a wonderful litter can be difficult - especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/e97a3dc0-ef2b-40d3-ac24-7cf1a67a69c9/DSC_0003.jpg Training Tips - Pick - a - Pup - Make it stand out Ruby Mtn Photography & Design: rubymountainphotography.weebly.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8480cc56-cfcf-4326-8e6c-0954dbf13949/PhezFeather2.jpg Training Tips - Pick - a - Pup - Make it stand out “First Pup to the Feather”, is likely as legitimate as any other way of choosing. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/blog/choose-breeder monthly 0.5 2025-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/5a356fcd-2623-4bf8-b726-5fe343ca75af/EasyReadingII.jpg Training Tips - Choosing a Breeder - Make it stand out Do your homework! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/84fae04f-2452-4110-acd5-338ce469c8e1/DSCN6262+%282%29.JPG Training Tips - Choosing a Breeder - Make it stand out Want a dog for a specific task? Require specified genetics. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/why-own-dog monthly 0.5 2025-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/f1082e87-be39-4c60-acd3-86e7457a9a0a/Trent%26Gus.jpg.jpeg Training Tips - Why Do I Want a Dog? - Make it stand out Dogs are loyal companions and, occasionally, make comfy head-rests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8f98b44a-e588-4954-ad29-cdbb7aee34c4/GusTow22.jpg Training Tips - Why Do I Want a Dog? - Make it stand out Sporting breeds don’t always need to hunt or herd but they do need to work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/7aed6db6-bd29-4711-970a-8e231c382977/CoopAgilClass1-24.jpeg Training Tips - Why Do I Want a Dog? - Make it stand out Agility works both mind and body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8fcfc5a3-2946-4a29-a411-aded718578e2/TippetBall2.JPG Training Tips - Why Do I Want a Dog? - Make it stand out Know what you’re getting into, they don’t stay puppies for long! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/1210d570-1e4b-4a9c-b851-31293ffc8167/UpDownGus7wks.jpg Training Tips - Why Do I Want a Dog? - Make it stand out For good or not so good, owning a dog can turn your world upside - down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/5af36f10-100c-41ad-af9b-e241614dc921/PXL_20250621_191858383%7E3.jpg Training Tips - Why Do I Want a Dog? - …what breed is she? …”Rescue” is not a breed or kind of anything. There’s no trophy so, put your hand down. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/retriever-five monthly 0.5 2025-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/beb76b4a-d225-410f-9a9d-eeef96ddab6c/-7720443053556003941.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Five - Make it stand out Working on “floppy” hold during a retrieve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a648ea4e-6d14-42c9-9b81-f85eaad41cdd/Charge.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Five - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/2073b333-c11e-4848-8232-55113ff88577/Flusher.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Five - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/e26afcb6-ba3a-40a4-b6ec-41d3e2fc62ad/CloseFlush.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Five - Make it stand out Taking a photo of Cooper flushing a bird was a near miss for the pigeon and me! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/69ae0cde-51fc-4dd2-ad56-bb1375a81030/PXL_20230831_173732414%7E2+%281%29.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Five - Make it stand out Early fall, 2023 https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/retriever-four monthly 0.5 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/fb513afc-1ce4-4970-baca-76169a86a9c2/HeelCurb3.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Four - Make it stand out Using a curb has helped Cooper maintain a line during off-lead training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/de093b49-15f9-4bc7-b269-eba53af73cbb/HomeManers.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Four - Make it stand out Minding his manners back at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/6399f5ef-cd36-4d9e-b84a-5806205140c3/Relax.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Four - Make it stand out Cooper in quiet reserve. https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/retriever-three monthly 0.5 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/cd615142-c499-4bd3-a433-463642a14acc/Take1.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Three - Make it stand out With a bit of teasing, Cooper developed a laser-like focus on his prize! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/467fc3cc-6df1-4a5f-8f6a-6e78f148bd0a/Take2.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Three - Make it stand out Cooper reaches for the bumper while being commanded, “Fetch”! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/dfe5623c-42b6-4bd3-a36f-8f0b656abc4c/Take3.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Three - Make it stand out The bumper is accepted and, in time, should be retained - along with his seated position. Notice that my foot is on the leash to prevent Cooper taking-off with the bumper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/8e9cc867-2040-4b25-8018-9506cb49534b/ImprvHold.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Three - Make it stand out It’s a long way to where we are headed but closer than where we used to be! https://www.hutsonheritage.com/training/retriever-two monthly 0.5 2024-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/c5f3e5b8-157a-4425-a05a-617e16e7cddc/Cooler2.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Two - Make it stand out Cooper keeps tabs on my whereabouts by standing on a cooler just outside the backdoor. Preferable to jumping against the door with muddy paws! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/49e1b2f1-c197-40c5-8edd-09b44b5add70/RoadSit.jpg Training Tips - Upland Retriever - Page Two - Make it stand out By earning trust and calming down the enthusiasm just a bit, we are able to make steady progress with fewer mistakes. 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Zeta and I will be logging our daily walks to track our progress with the datasheet you provided. I was pleased to see her so excited to arrive at your place. She knew she was in for a run with birds!" — Bradly Trumbo Biologist, Writer & Author Jun 12, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/ef11c6d2-e936-4205-845f-c63ae0864bb3/JosiePhez.jpg Testimonials - “Nice Web site Jack. Also, thanks for the pic of Josie and all the great help with her. I really appreciate the approach you are taking with your business and interests”. “Spot on”! - James Teare IDF&G Regional Supervisor December 12, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/314b8a73-924d-4bab-89b7-c67ef6e83a9c/20181022_150713+%282%29.jpg Testimonials - “Always good to hear from you. 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Comes like a champ to three whistles and, better yet, he returns to heel! Remarkable. …getting him to perform for me is fabulous”! - Dale (& Betsy) Clarkston, WA March 21st, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/d664298c-4956-4b18-bb9e-baf3d5516598/WaterRtrv1.jpg Testimonials - “Thanks Jack. I'm feeling good about today's training, too. It seems like, thanks to your gentle way of training, thinking outside of the box (scribbling outside of the lines) is working. Your understanding of Sam's training needs is remarkable. …Homage to our dog trainer/ (dog) mental health therapist /and bird dog demon exorcist. I'll come up with more titles for you as time proceeds...” - Bryan (& Rita) Lewiston, ID April 13th, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/1f41f82c-d6ec-4183-8d5b-6d0af61a5b21/Doon+on+Point6-22-23.jpg Testimonials - “…As a trainer Jack is excellent at seeing where the dog's understanding is at and finding that balance between success and challenge for the dog. He is also a good teacher of people and involves the owner/handler in the training so that you learn along with your dog. Your pup and you will have a great time training with Jack and you'll both be more ready to achieve success in the field.” - Joe Cottonwood, ID July 6th, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165d31e5d1bcb483ec6d275/a62b38ab-82a3-4642-a93a-0df841bf5619/SweetPnt.jpg Testimonials - “…Archie never felt pressured and continues to develop every day. I have worked with other trainers over the years, but Jack's process is beyond compare. His process of building a foundation in each session allows both Archie and I to become a better teammates for each other. 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