A reliable “hup” is essential for any flusher's safety and control in the field. (Photo By: Chris Ingram)
Every discipline of gun dog training has its unique lessons and commands that lead to an intended behavior. The pointing dog trainer will inevitably have a specific plan to teach and reinforce “whoa,” a command that ensures a staunch point in the presence of game. The retriever trainer will drill the marking of fallen game, and/or the release on a “back” command that sends a retriever on a...