February/March 2006
Volume 11, Number 3
Features
Training Day
by E. Donnall Thomas Jr.
2005 National Open Retriever Championship
A Vickie Lamb
Owed to the Bafflehead
A Photo Essay
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
by Vic Barlow
Is Looking Learning?
by Steve Smith
Name That Pup
by Steve Smith
Departments
Training with Mike Lardy
by Mike Lardy
Perspectives from across the pond.
Training with the Pros
by John Dahl
Ten things to teach your dog.
Viewpoint
by Butch Goodwin
Dealing with decoys.
Field Notes
by Vickie Lamb
Go for the bird.
One on One
by James Keldsen
A hard-flushing retriever.
The Wingshooter
by Steve Smith
Blue-collar wingshooter.
Waterfowling North America
by Doug Larsen
The three essential arguments.
The Vet’s Office
by Ben Character
Giving it your best shot.
Et al.
Training Tip
by George Hickox
Too much pressure.
Subscriber Photos
Subscriber Forum
The View From the Pier
by Casimer “Cas” Cecum