Easy, No-Stress Method To Teach Bird Dogs To Hunt Close

Learn more about getting your bird dog to hunt close to you when you have seen or heard where birds are. This is an easy, no-stress method that will encourage dogs to not only come to you but to hunt the area thoroughly when they get there! Avoid the frustration of knowing where a covey of birds have landed or where you walked up a single bird and saw it land again but then be unable to get your dog to come to you, or if they do come to you, they immediately want to immediately want to make another 300 yard cast when released.
It's not difficult to get your dog to hunt close to you with this positive reinforcement dog training method.

[@janebolton6179]

His voice is clear. Engine is no problem. Be glad.this is free. I love his talent.the fact he shares with us. .be positive

[@jimmyrouse8507]

I never even thought about training with a hunt close command. Great tip Mark! This will be part of upcoming sessions for sure.

[@Payton1221]

I wouldn't want to use it to try and turn a 200 yard dog into a 50 yard dog, but when you walk up a woodcock and see it light 50 yards away: GAME ON! Basically, I only use it whenever I think there's a high probability that compliance will result in a (bird) find!

[@thomascoleman3439]

Gave me a great idea for getting my dog to get hunt into a certain cover. Same concept. Good content.

[@cjuengling2485]

Mark has a technique for just about everything. Very good with dogs!!!! Chuck

[@Payton1221]

Thanks Chuck!!!

[@edwinschwank2446]

Good show....love it.

[@thomasboissy3560]

Love the dokken cover music

[@markdamoke422]

Hi Mark... From another Mark...I would also love a copy of your book if you still have any to sell. Thanks for the great videos!

[@Payton1221]

Thanks for the kind words. If you’ll give me your email address then I’ll send a request for $20 on PayPal. This covers shipping too.

[@johnmcfarland4341]

hi Mark. Thanks for all the great info for us beginners. I've tried to find your book in this video. Favorite ways to train your bird dog. Where can I purchase it?

[@Payton1221]

Several years ago, they were sold in many of the gun, dog supply catalog companies, but I have a few books left. Send me an email to [e-mail] and I will request $20 from you through PayPal.

[@janebolton6179]

How close do u live to Spartanburg sc

[@Payton1221]

I live in Southern Indiana, directly across from Louisville so about 450 miles.

[@Okay17282]

Any tips on how to teach your dog to range farther or is that a genetic issue?

[@Payton1221]

Here are a few things you can try: (1) STOP handling your dog. Unless you're ready to quit or you're needing to change their direction to avoid a situation (road, another hunter, etc.) or unless you see where some birds are, just let your dog hunt. (2) Run your dog with a bigger running dog. (3) Run your dog in more open fields and preferably with shorter cover so that your dog can see you easier. (4) Run your dog off 4-wheeler, horse, or if the cover allows, mountain bike (the new electric ones look interesting), and then when you go back to hunting them on foot they might keep up that faster pace and get out further in front of you. (5) If you're using planted birds, start at the edge of some cover like the edge of a field, and progressively start planting the bird further and further from where you and the dog will start. This will teach them to run that edge to the end and then look you up. Good luck!

[@Okay17282]

@@Payton1221 awesome I’ll let you know how I do thank you so much

[@mysticmac4139]

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