Meg Eden – breeder, owner, trainer and handler of Wireswest German Wirehaired Pointers focuses on dogs that are bred for the gun, hunting to the best of their ability. From horseback field trials, to AKC Hunt tests, conformation shows, and NAVHDA.. Meg has trained and competed in all of the off season ‘games’. In this episode she provides insight and advice for the novice to experienced.
6:30 Start to hunting
10:50 Training first dog
17:00 Field Trialing
20:45 Breeding dogs that can do it all
24:00 Raising puppies
26:30 High head, High tail
31:55 Intensity
33:35 Raising versatile pups vs field trial pups
38:27 Advice for new puppy owners
39:24 Puppy’s first season
41:15 Sage Grouse hunting for first time
48:05 Hunting plans
51:45 Dogs breaking through brush
50:00 Hunting puppies with older dogs
55:35 What not to do this season with your young dog
1:05:00 Pushing a dog too early
1:11:00 Allowing dogs to have bad manners for too long
1:13:00 Recognizing when to stop
1:19:30 Bracco Talk
1:22:45 Hunting abroad and tradition
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