The bird-in-the-hole drill
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The bird-in-the-hole drill, also known as the pigeon line drill, is an excellent training exercise for gun dogs. The drill teaches dogs to be patient and wait for late-flying birds, and it also helps calm gun-shy dogs. The method involves the use of an electronic bird releaser.
Publication Name: Field & Stream (West ed.)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 8755-8610
Year: 1997
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The popper
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Getting one's dog to fetch a bird it did not see fall can be difficult. Relying on it to pick up its scent after leading it in the general area does not always work, as the dog may stop to stare back at his handler. A way to train him to find the prey is described.
Publication Name: Field & Stream (West ed.)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 8755-8610
Year: 1993
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Bird dog? Not without a bird
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The only effective way to train a bird dog is with a bird. Training aids, clinics and drills are not as effective as using live birds in the training process. The training process involves releasing quails, pigeons or bobwhites in the field.
Publication Name: Field & Stream (West ed.)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 8755-8610
Year: 1997
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