Sentences with phrase «hunting dog trials»

In Illinois and Michigan, they work against hunting dog trials on public lands as an extension of campaigns against hunting in any form.

Not exact matches

Fox hunting the Midwest way means listening to hound music in the night and matching dog against dog in three - day field trials

If called upon to explain their addiction to the sport, field trial enthusiasts are apt to go textbook on you and talk loftily of «improving the breed» and «demonstrating the performance of a perfectly trained dog in the hunting field.»

Whether it is hounds chasing rabbits, bird dogs pointing or retrievers and spaniels retrieving, the challenge of a field trial is a constant incentive to anybody with a good hunting dog and a sporting instinct.

The term «hobbyist» refers to an individual or an organization who is not a commercial breeder but is (1) actively involved in any nationally recognized, organized animal sport or hobby for a period of at least one year prior to making application; or (2) participates in field trials, owns nationally - recognized breeds used specifically as hunting dogs, participates in hunting activities, has held (and continues to hold) a current valid Oklahoma hunting license and has held such license for at least one year prior to making application; or (3) qualifies as a «rescuer.»

Newfoundlands may do carting or water work (5), Siberian Huskies and Samoyeds may do dog sledding, retrievers and pointers may do hunting tests and trials (6), and Border Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, corgis, and other herding breeds may do herding tests and trials (7), owners of terriers may participate in «go - to - ground» competitions, and owners of sighthounds may do lure coursing tests and trials.

These two aims are not necessarily distinct from one another as training towards at least the minimum standards required for a successful trial dog will produce a superior hunting companion that the owner will enjoy for many seasons.

While many of the members trial their dogs and train to this level of work, there is also a group of members who concentrate on training for hunting only.

The field trials are as close to a real hunting situation as we could find where the dog is evaluated solely on its work in the field.

If possible (and it's not always possible), find a breeder, and line of dogs, that have proven themselves in obedience or hunting trials.

It's best to offer dogs the opportunity to use their skills by actually hunting, herding, or tracking with their owner, or participating in mock exercises like field trials, lure coursing, herding exhibitions, or other doggy competitions.

This was our first Springer Spaniel trial, an event styled after traditional pheasant hunts but fashioned as a contest for dogs and handlers.

They attended their first of many field trials, competitions whose purpose is to reward high quality hunting dog work.

Many dogs resume normal activity, including weekend warriors, hunting, performance in the show ring and field trials.

Springer field trials are very competitive, she adds, and many won't make it, but will make good companion hunting dogs.

Examples would be agility, fly ball, hunt trials for sporting dogs, earth trials for terriers, lure coursing for sight hounds and tracking which most breeds of dogs are able to do to some degree.

Or you can buy a Golden Retriever from a performance breeder, who emphasizes an energetic temperament and strong working drives for hunting or field trials, or participating in performance sports like dog agility, rally obedience, tracking, and flyball.

(I use famous hunting dog trainers as the best example, because they are pretty much the pioneers in electric collar training, and they have proven their skills in public obedience and hunting trials, and in training thousands of well known dogs for customers, using electric collars.

These dogs can also participate in field trials, where the hunting skills of the springer are put on showcase.

By the end of the 1800s, though, both American and British enthusiasts had begun to enter their Beagles in dog shows as well as in hunting trials.

Field Spaniels enjoy competing in dog sports such as hunting tests, obedience trials, agility courses and the breed ring.

To conduct national specialty shows, field trials, hunting tests, and companion dog events under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.

At Sunrock we pride ourselves in producing top quality parson russell terriers that excel in the show ring, lure coursing, earth dog trials, barn hunt and the most important attribute that they are excellent family pets!

Even though you may not intend to field trial or show your dog, it's important to select your new pet based on the types of activities you're interested in - hunting, field trialing, obedience, agility, tracking, hiking, bike riding, or just everyday interaction with family and friends.

Examples of intermediate activities include agility, exercise with owners (bicycling, running), field trial, hunting, search and rescue, and service work (physical assistance, dog guides).

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A kennel not meeting the definition of «commercial kennel» where dogs are kept or bred by their owner, for the purpose of hunting, tracking and exhibiting in dog shows, performance events or field and obedience trials.

As with other dogs in the Terrier group, they're known for their hunting skill including sharp sense of smell that enables them to participate in earthdog trials.

As with several other dogs within the Terrier group, they're famous for their hunting potential, including sense of smell that lets them participate in earthdog trials.

Dr. Price has been raising and showing, hunting and field trialing these beautiful dogs since 1998.)

Cairns do well in competitive canine sports, including agility, obedience and «earth dog» trials, which allow them to do with they do best — dig and hunt.

A reputable breeder shows her dogs in American Kennel Club recognized conformation shows and / or breed - related performance events (obedience, agility, hunting tests / field trial, tracking, herding, etc.).

Instead, through rigorous hunt tests, trials, field prowess and health clearances, a breeder will meticulously pair a male and female to create the next generation of bird - crazed duck dogs.

«Trials» are a way of testing dogs that are used to hunt ground animals.

There are a host of broad exemptions that will continue to allow breeding for (1) use of dogs as service, guide or therapy animals, by search and rescue, law enforcement and other government agencies; (2) use of dogs for herding or as livestock guardian dogs or hunting dogs; (3) dogs or cats registered with the American Kennel Club, the Cat Fancier Association or other recognized registry or trained and kept for the purpose of show, field trials or agility trials; and (4) dogs or cats whose owner has obtained an unaltered animal permit.

I haven't hunted in years, but when I adopted my Brittany I thought I might want to get involved in field trials, so I started Castle's training using tips in the book Shortcuts in Gun Dog Training ** by Ronald Mohn.

Field trials are much different then hunt test in that all the dogs are competing against each other in a test.

The American Sighthound Field Association sponsors lure coursing events, the Australian Shepherd Club of America and the United States Border Collie Club conduct herding trials for their breeds, and the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association conducts hunting tests and trials for several sporting breeds.

Although the jobs of many breeds have disappeared and the jobs of others have changed, dogs of many breeds created as hunting companions still work in the field as hunting companions and hunt trial competitors.

During these trials the dog is released to run through man - made tunnels to hunt for its prey, usually a rat.

Originally bred to retrieve from water, the modern Labrador Retriever has proven to be one of the most versatile breeds, excelling in hunt tests and field trials, in obedience and agility events, and also as service dogs.

Yes, breeders who show their dogs in the conformation ring produce Labrador Retrievers who look quite different from the Labrador Retrievers produced by breeders who specialize in hunting and field trials.

These books have tried to deal with just about every aspect and style of training imaginable, from puppy training, to advanced obedience; from house breaking, to guard dog training; from field trial training, to narcotic sniffing; from hunting, to seeing eye dog training; and on infinite.

For more advanced dogs, there are instructional books and videos on marking drills, blind retrieves, force fetching, and e-collars, as well as preparing any retriever for hunt tests and field trials — everything a dog needs to know to be a good competitor and a complete hunter.

She began raising puppies for Leader Dogs for the Blind when she was 9 years old and has evolved into an award winning trainer and high - in - trial competitor participating in obedience, agility, weight pull, rally obedience, conformation, nosework, dock jumping, barn hunt, French Ring Sport, UKC Dog Sport and personal protection.

Our goals are to encourage and promote the breeding of pure - bred Golden Retrievers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Golden Retrievers shall be judged; to do all in our power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, agility trials, hunt tests and field trials; and to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials, agility trials, and field trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club.

Covered are 4 - H, obedience competition, animal - assisted therapy, agility, tracking, raising puppies for a service dog organization, junior showmanship, hunt tests, herding, lure coursing, and go - to - ground tests and trials.

To satisfy the requirements of The Challenge, dogs must participate in at least three (3) of five (5) disciplines (the hunting retriever tests, obedience / rally trials, tracking tests, agility trials and conformation) offered at the National Specialty and must qualify in two of them.

You will want a sound, healthy puppy who will grow up to be a sound, healthy English Springer Spaniel, fully representative of the breed whether it's a pet, hunting companion, field trial athlete, or show dog.

Loyall Professional Formula Dog Foodmeets the demanding nutritional needs of working dogs involved in hardcore hunting, training and field trials.