Videos tagged with Dog Conditioning

This video from The American Sportsman features Grits Gresham and champion trainer John O'Neill discussing the selection and training of field trial dogs, specifically focusing on English Pointers for quail hunting. Key aspects covered include identifying desirable traits in puppies such as independence, boldness, and spirit, as well as the importance of early exposure to sounds like gunshots to prevent gun shyness. The training process emphasizes repetition, positive reinforcement, and gradually introducing commands like 'whoa' to steady the dog. The video also highlights the difference between hunting dogs and field trial dogs, noting that field trial dogs often require greater range and stamina.