Posts Tagged Dog Behavior
What Is a Field Trial?
Posted by Boomer in Advice for Humans, Dog Humor, Field Trial Announcement, Uncategorized on March 14th, 2009
Dear Boomer,
What is a field trial?
Signed,
Nimrod
Dear Nim,
Humans think they invented field trials to discover which dogs have drive, can find birds, point, back, and retrieve. A field trial is, in fact,a game made up by dogs so they can enjoy watching their humans act like morons.
The truth is, field trials were invented by ancient Roman dogs to find out which humans were worthy of being adopted by dogs. At a field trial you see humans lose their tempers, shout, threaten, and even break down and cry. Dogs note which humans misbehave and pass the word to avoid teaming up with those humans. Some humans are not responsible enough to lead a dog.
You may see humans walking around holding a piece of paper at a field trial. Those are “human whisperers” who are recording when the humans misbehave. After the trial, they meet with the human, make them roll over on their back and make them say, “I will not act like a moron at a field trial. I will not act like a moron at a field trial.”
Signed,
Boomer
Quail Unlimited Dog Trial
Jerry Lehman, Quail Unlimited Chairman, sends notice of a Dog Trial scheduled for March 22nd on Bear Creek Road, 41/2 miles North of Nokomis. Boomer is scheduled for the first brace at 7:30 AM. The stated purpose of this trial is “Fun and Relaxation”, according to Jerry. Give Jerry a call and sign up at 217-825-5423. The entry fee is a very reasonable $20.00. You need not be a member to participate in this trial. Trophies will be awarded. This is your chance to make your dog proud.
In Dog We Trust
Posted by Boomer in Dog Behavior Advice, Dog Humor, Uncategorized on January 28th, 2009
Dear Boomer,
I read an article in an important magazine about a hunter who wanted his dog to “handle” pheasants. It seems this person wanted the dog to know everything about the bird. The dog was supposed to know which way the bird was running, whether the bird was sitting tight or had just sat in a place then moved on and when a running bird made a sharp turn and was sitting tight. The title of the article was “Point or Creep?”
You are an experienced pheasant hunting dog. What is your opinion on dog handling?
Signed,
Puzzled in Montgomery County
Dear Puzz,
Dogs have a saying, “One dog is a better hunter than a dozen humans.” We also say, “A bad day hunting is usually caused by a human.” You’ve never seen a dog lose their temper and shock a human have you?
A smart human will form a strong bond with their dog and train the dog to hold point, back, and retrieve. The dog will then show the human what the bird is doing if the human will pay attention and learn.
Contrary to some human beliefs, dogs are not able to “hypnotize” a bird into staying still. Pointing dogs do naturally freeze (point) when bird scent becomes strong enough. A smart human will encourage their dog to point with praise and stroking from the time the dog is young. A young dog must learn to stay still until their human tells them to “go on.”
Any pheasant dog will tell you that pheasants (and quail) run from the dogs and hunters. Sometimes the birds “sit tight” and hope you’ll walk by them.
Allow your dog to “run” the hunt. They will not “bump” the birds unless their basic training is weak. Establish with your dog that when you call, they have to come. Use that habit to keep your dog within gun range.
My canine compadres report that skilled human hunters take years to develop. So remember, Puzz, “If the dog you trust, the more birds you will bust.”
We Can All Get Along
Posted by Boomer in Advice for Humans, Dog Behavior Advice, Dog Humor, Dog Natural History, Political Commentary on February 3rd, 2009
A Strong Siamese...Modest Too
MARCIMOM9@aol.com wrote:
Dear Rebel,
Humans have perpetuated myths for as long as they have been on this earth. I counted two myths in your letter that have been made up and passed down by humans. Dogs do not discriminate against cats when it comes to superiority. Dogs just know they are superior to every living thing. I’m sure you can relate to that.
According to canine ancestral memory, dogs and cats are co-equal races, having a common ancestor. Humans have “muddied up the water” by breeding dogs for hunting, fighting, pulling, and much more. Cats have been historically bred for their looks. No human should tolerate a dog as part of his family or pack that would assault a cat. The same is true of cats and their human subjects.
Your question is so excellent, if you don’t mind, I will post it on my blog, <boomerdadog.wordpress.com> for everyone to read. You are the first cat to write me. Would you be the first on my blog? Puuurhaps together we could show how compatible dogs and cats can be. To paraphrase Alphonse de Lamartine, “The more I see of the representatives of the people, the more I admire my dog /and cat/. ”
Boomer
Dog Behavior, Dog Training, humor
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