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I know more about training a hawk to hunt than training a dog to hunt. Only because I studied more about falconry than training a dog to hunt. A hawk only associates you as a means to be fed. They never think of a human as anything other than that. I expect to be more than that to a dog, but how do ...

We must go through an apprenticeship to be a licensed falconer in the U.S.

Sorry, I have no videos or pictures. We have used his Jack Russell a few times, but his dog and bird don’t like to share. We also hunted squirrel with red tail. We carry a sling shot to run squirrels out of nest to the hawk perched nearby. If we don’t produce game for hawk, he will not return to the...

I have been the dog for my friends red tail for years. Busting brush for rabbits many times. When I retire, I will go through my apprenticeship.

I enjoy the experience I see in all your posts. You are very relatable in your posts.

Thank you for your knowledge. I see the qualities you are willing to share in them all.

Prayers sent from my family. Get well my friend.

Nice job. Great dog.

Thanks all for the welcome and information. I have been working with Roz on recall on a 30’ line with and without e-collar. He does really well so far. In a relaxed state he responds to a 7 on the Dogtra Arc. Took him to our country place to see how he responds with distractions of scent and new are...

New to the forum and look forward to take info from you all.

Merry Christmas

Hello all. I am fairly new to birds. Went with others years ago and really enjoyed watching the dogs work. Recently adopted a Golden/Brittany mix, 15 month old male weighed 54 lbs before burrs. Omg the burrs. I am Marine Corps veteran and 52 yrs young. Live in southern Ohio and own 49 acres of woode...