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Bill Gibbons Shows How to Work with a Check Cord

Blue Weimaraner Today — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:22:08 +0000

Pro Trainer, Bill Gibbons gives a first-time demonstration of using a check cord to Candra and her Blue Weimaraner, Whiskey.

This method was developed by Bill West and Bill Gibbons for training gun dogs. It is a kinder, gentler method of training gun dogs based on dog psychology rather than harsh obedience. Video courtesy of Steady with Style. Be sure to subscribe to the blog for great training information.

Bill Gibbons Gives an Overview of His Method

Blue Weimaraner Today — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:17:12 +0000

Pro Trainer, Bill Gibbons gives an overview of the method to Candra and her Blue Weimaraner, Whiskey.

This method was developed by Bill West and Bill Gibbons for training gun dogs. It is a kinder, gentler method of training gun dogs based on dog psychology rather than harsh obedience. Video courtesy of Steady with Style. Be sure to subscribe to the blog for great training information.

Hunting is a Part of Nature Conservation

Blue Weimaraner Today — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:11:52 +0000

Did you know that responsible hunting is very much involved in conservation of wild life and wild life habitats?

I found this link on the Bad Ass Girls Club blog. Great video describing how hunting supports and cares for wild life and partakes in the cycle of life.

It’s produced by the organization: California Waterfowl Association. Conserving California’s Waterfowl, wetlands and outdoor heritage.

Here are some other conservation organizations made up of Hunters and non-hunters dedicated to preserving habitats for waterfowl and upland game:

Pheasants Forever

Ducks Unlimited

Quail Unlimited

Blue Weimaraners in French BICP Hunt Test

Blue Weimaraner Today — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:08:00 +0000

This is a video of Ellie and Bella when they obtained their BICP titles in France. The BICP is similar to the NAHVDA UT test in America. Ellie and Bella both received 29 points out of 32 to for a Prize II. The video has French titles as it was first made to share in France.

The BICP has a land part where the dog must show nose ability, desire and style locating a pheasant, show that it hunts with it’s master and then show steadiness and retrieve. I don’t have any of the land footage as the action takes place too far out in the field for a camera person (my husband!) to be able to follow.

There is also a water part. One part of the water test is a deep water retrieve. A dead duck is thrown fairly far out into the water after a gun shot. The dog must readily swim out and retrieve the duck. I only got Bella’s deep water retrieve on film. In the second part of the water test, a live duck is placed in the reeds without the dog seeing. The dog is brought out and must track the duck, which has usually moved around. The dog must retrieve the live duck. There may also be another proof where the shot duck is placed, a shot is fired and then the dog must retrieve to hand. I lost points on dropped ducks before it was given to hand.

I thought I would be nervous, but I found I really wasn’t. It was just like training. I had a very enjoyable day. Hunt tests aren’t as scary as they might seem. I had such a good day, getting the title was just a bonus.

Training your Weimaraner to Hold Point

Blue Weimaraner Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:46:10 +0000

The Weimaraner is a versatile hunting dog in the sporting group and you will be amazed at how interesting and fun it is to see your Blue Weimaraner doing what it was bred for. It can be very confusing learning to train your Weimaraner in Field. I’ll be writing more posts and videos on how to get started. I thought I’d share this video my husband did the beginning of 2007. We’re working Bella with professional trainer, Brad Higgins located in Northern California. Brad’s teaching is based on using dog psychology to train your dog rather than harsh obedience. His method is based largely on the methods of the legendary Bill West and Bill Gibbons system of training your field dog using a silent, gentler method.

Brad has developed a system of silent bird “releasers” that mimic how a bird would act in nature. Listen to Brad explain what’s going on. That’s me going up to flush the bird from the bush. Look for further explanations on this method coming soon.

Check out Brad Higgin’s Training site at Higgins Gun Dogs

You can also find out more about this training method at the Steady With Style site.