Winter brings unique challenges and opportunities for those who train spaniels in the field. As temperatures drop and snow blankets the terrain, it's important to keep your spaniel in peak condition with a thoughtful approach. Your dog deserves to stay fit and engaged during the colder months.
The climate in Georgia during the winter months offers an ideal environment for dogs to train and excel in their field skills. Our facility is located in a region that enjoys mild temperatures and favorable weather conditions, allowing for consistent training during the winter months. As part of our training program, we take all the dogs to the northern part of Michigan during the summer and fall months. As a result, the dogs are able to develop and train more effectively during these times, when the temperatures are cooler. Spaniels are our passion, and we strive to provide them with an ideal training environment. (Though at the moment we have snow in GA-LOL)
"We all have expectations to different degrees. Our spaniel field trial expectations at Craney Hill Kennel are extremely high for our dogs. The theory is that if we set our standard to an almost unattainable level, when we fall short, our dogs will still be very talented animals. I cannot express to you how difficult it is to keep a high standard. This is not because we are kennel blind…quite the opposite. It is hard to keep such a high standard because the standard promoted by others is so low that it becomes difficult to continually explain why you can or cannot do something."
The trainer of dogs does not make them bird dogs, he merely develops all the good qualities that are instinctive with hunting dogs...
The American Hunter ~ Frank Winch
Remember These Things
No better bird stands or flies than the Grouse. We know this chap, yet no one knows all his tricks. Hunt him fairly and you will earn every bird you get. Grouse shooting will take you to the white birch thickets, alder, and tamarack cover, up steep hillsides and into dense undergrowth of all kinds. Look along old logging roads, in clearings, and along the banks of thicket creeks. It's a case of shoot and miss; don't get discouraged. Shoot and repeat. Some of these old birds have been raised on powder and shot. Keep banging away, this to helps his education, and someday an unfortunate bird may run into the charge. Grouse flush in a startling manner.
The first thunderous rush is upward and then-ask the old timer. Shoot high. First learn his habits by going over the ground in the summer and early fall. They are easy to find if you haven't a gun. They are cunning; they run and hide and will lie close. They like dried huckleberries, cranberries, wild grapes, oak, and beechnuts. Look where these abound. Best time, early morning, cold or stormy weather. Important-take along plenty of shells and good nature.
The American Hunter ~ Frank Winch
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