Gundog Training Forum

I use special bells (can be heard pretty far in quiet weather) and GPS collars when I hunt American woodcock (Canada) and just GPS for grouse hunting (longer days, fewer contacts etc).

Does anyone have news on Bill?

Bill, you made the world a better place. I hope you read this and I hope your family does too. Farewell, Friend.

Bill, happy new year (belated)!
Once in a while I'll just come here to see what you have posted. It's like visiting an old friend.
Just keep posting. Proud of your granddaughter. She sounds like a real gem, good luck finding a husband though

Dear Wullie As someone who rarely posts,I just want to say how sorry I am to read your news.Over quite a few years now,I have avidly followed the posts of your dogs and stories of yesteryear , all told with great humour. I don’t think you realise how you have brightened up a grey day,especially whi...

Bill, I am sorry to hear the bad news, but I am glad you're home and out of the solitary.
Just so you know, I've been coming to this site for all these years mostly to read your posts (sorry, everyone else).
Hang in there!

ips wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:47 pm Wullie
Seems that mrs wullie is a natural positive trainer

You forgot the finger

Giving the dog a dead bird upon return from chasing flying birds is a stimulus to return to the handler and in this situation not chasing. I am sure so far everyone can agree :) It can be done for a few reasons - in NA dogs are penalized in some trials/tests for going after the flushed bird (I am no...

Thanks for the news on the other dogs, Bill. Sounds like Libby won dog's lottery
It's amazing when how a well trained dog remembers... A job well done, you!
Merry Christmas! I hope you feel better soon.

Glad to read the updates.
'positive only' dog training is a bunch of nonsense and a trainer doesn't need a clicker unless he/she trains dolphins or other marine mammals