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V E R S A T I L E HUNTING DOG A Publication of The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association • Volume XLVIII • No. 8 • August 2017 FOSTERING OUR OUTDOOR HERITAGE
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Volume XLVIII • No. 8 • August 2017
Officers & Directors
David A. Trahan President
Bob Hauser Vice President
Steve J. Greger Secretary
FEATURES
Richard Holt Treasurer
Chip Bonde Director of Judge Development
Jason Wade Director of Promotions
Tim Clark Director of Testing
Tim Otto Director of Publications
Steve Brodeur Registrar 4 Fostering Our Outdoor Heritage • by Shae Birkey
Tracey Nelson Invitational Director
Marilyn Vetter Past President
8 Game Birds & Gun Dogs: A 4-H Youth Event • by Daniel Kremmers
Versatile Hunting Dog
Publication Staff
Mary K. Burpee Editor/Publisher
10 On The Right Track: Addressing Flagging • by Mark Whalen
Erin Kossan Copy Editor
Sandra Downey Copy Editor 14 NA Water Intro: A Beginner’s Guide • by Kevin Billy
Rachael McAden Copy Editor
Patti Carter
Dr. Lisa Boyer
Contributing Editor
Contributing Editor
16 Understanding Bird Scent, Part 3: The Dog’s Nose • by Paul Fuller
Nancy Anisfield Contributing Editor/Photographer
Philippe Roca Contributing Editor/Photographer
Wight Greger Women’s Editor
Dennis Normile Food Editor
Maria Bondi Advertising Coordinator
David Nordquist Webmaster
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President’s Message
By Dave Trahan
Deerfield, New Hampshire
Tuning Up
For Hunting Season
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About The Cover
fostering our
Outdoor Heritage By Shae Birkey
Washington, Illinois
N
AVHDA continues to amaze me in so many ways over the field. Multiple Regional representatives on the committee provide
years—all for the good of our dogs and the good of our direct support for NAVHDA chapters by answering questions, pro-
conservation heritage. Whether it’s the way that the or- viding support, and guiding them through the process associated
ganization opens its arms to people from all backgrounds and to with applying for any of the youth programs NAVHDA offers. The
dogs of so many different breed backgrounds, or the fairly recently committee also reviews and approves the various received youth
added youth programs. events applications to ensure they meet the requirements of each
Many states and organizations are focusing on youth hunting of the programs that are offered, and manages NAVHDA’s youth
these days in order to recruit hunters to fill the void left by those budget. NAVHDA youth programs are financially supported di-
who pass on and/or stop hunting. According to statistics, the num- rectly from NAVHDA funds, donations from NAVHDA members
ber of new hunters are not keeping pace with the number who are and chapters, and the Piper Jaffray Endowment fund.
no longer. Given hunting’s close ties to conservation dollars, this If you are interested in applying for one of these opportunities,
is a potentially disastrous scenario playing out. it is very important to understand the requirements, follow the
There are three separately applied for NAVHDA youth pro- process, and provide the appropriate requested information. Be
grams: the Kristen Rieser Scholarship, Youth Testing Incentive especially thoughtful to the specifics regarding how the money
Program, and Youth Events Program. will be spent.
The goal of each of these is to remove barriers keeping youth Additional information and the application for each of the three
from experiencing the outdoors, particularly hunting. This, in turn, youth opportunities can be found on the NAVHDA website under
will foster a lifelong love of the outdoor heritage and lifestyle as “Youth Programs.”
well as the values that NAVHDA represents. Since being a part of the Youth Development Committee, I’ve
The NAVHDA Youth Development Committee was created in been astounded to learn the number and types of first-class events
order to support, promote, and manage all NAVHDA youth pro- being put on by chapters around North Amerca. It once again re-
grams, with a focus on getting more youth involved with NAVH- inforces my love of the organization and makes me proud to be an
DA, hunting, and to ultimately be the next leaders in the outdoor active member.
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NAVHDA’s Youth Programs
• The Kristen Rieser Scholarship endow-
ment funds the cost of young members
(18 years and under) who wish to attend a
NAVHDA Handlers Clinic.
• The Youth Testing Incentive Program en-
courages youth education and participation
in the training and testing of versatile hunt-
ing dogs.
• The Youth Events Program’s (most pop-
ular and applied for by far) purpose is to
financially support the efforts of NAVHDA
members, chapters, the Youth Development
Committee or Executive Council in develop-
ing the next generation of dog enthusiasts,
outdoors persons, and hunters.
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Youth Programs Funded in 2016
• Kristen Riser Scholarship Fund
Two youths participated in the scholarship.
• Youth Testing Incentive Program
20 youths participated with over $2,200
in reimbursed test entry fees.
• Youth Events Programs
Nine individual chapters hosted youth
events with over $8,500 in financial support
from NAVHDA.
In 2017, the youth programs involvement and par-
ticipation is expected to increase and grow. As of
August 2017, the number of youth programs ap-
plications have already surpassed the total num-
ber applied for in 2016.
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Who To Contact
For future help with any youth related questions, please
contact the NAVHDA office directly and ask to be put in
touch with a regional representative. You can also contact
each representative directly.
• Bob Hauser – Executive Council Advisor
(217) 493-8745, bobhauser1@gmail.com
• Andy Doak – Youth Committee Chair
(207) 620-6724, andydoak@hotmail.com
• Jason Carter – Secretary, Northeast Representative
(207) 607-2273, jcarter@rsu1.org
• Tom Swezey – Northwest Representative
(970) 215-1271, tom@indianbrookgsp.com
• Ruth Weiss – Southwest Representative
(760) 207-4108, tilegal05@gmail.com
• Brad Bischof – Midwest Representative
(612) 209-6574, bradley.bischof@gmail.com
• Julie Towers – Northeast, Canada, Alaska Representative
(902) 758-1637, jtowersns@gmail.com
• Shae Birkey – Midwest Representative
(217) 369-0314, slbirk@gmail.com
• Karen Krautz – South Representative
(404) 731-9306, kkrautz@gmail.com
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Game Birds
&AGun Dogs
4-H Youth Event
By Daniel Kremmers
Fulton, New York
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or many, the words ‘New York’ Andy giving the kids a lecture on the vari- had promised them that they would get to
conjure up images of the Statue of ous game birds in the United States, along meet, watch, and actually handle, some
Liberty, city streets with skyscrap- with hands-on examinations of wings, “expert” bird dogs. Given Andy’s position
ers, and gun grabbing politicians. Howev- tails, and whole birds of both ruffed grouse with the Ruffed Grouse Society, and the
er, there is a small section of New York, and American woodcock. Andy did a great number of bird hunters and dogs he knows,
comprising roughly 95% of its land mass, job keeping the kids interested during his it is a real testament to NAVHDA’s repu-
where a distinctly different way of life ex- presentation by mixing in photographs tation that he would seek out NAVHDA
ists, with farms aplenty and ample public of the various game birds and landscapes handlers to demonstrate to the kids what a
land on which to either cast a line, or a bird from across North America, with pictures finished bird dog looks like.
dog. We call this Upstate New York. and videos of people engaged in hunting. I had asked fellow Southern Tier of New
On April 22, 2017, from all corners of In particular, he has a slow motion video York NAVHDA member, Jeff Bordwell, to
this geographically diverse state came of a grouse flushing, seemingly out of no assist on this project. Jeff is a professional
youths who are actively involved in 4-H where, in front of a staunch point from archer who has ample experience working
activities. Some of these kids, and their an English setter. The bird, captured in with outdoor-minded kids through vari-
parents, had driven nearly five hours to great detail, managed to fly right through ous archery seminars he runs at his shop,
come to the New York State Fairgrounds an opening and remained in view for sev- Legends of the Fall. Jeff had brought his
in Syracuse, New York to partake in vari- eral seconds. This video will, hopefully, three-time Utility Prize I shorthair, Mag-
ous activities. One of these activities was remain fresh in these bright-eyed young- gie, and I brought my own Utility Prize I
a program titled “Game Birds and Gun ster’s minds; and if they spend the next Pudelpointer, Ozzy. As neither of these two
Dogs” and it was being hosted by the thirty years dedicated to the art of pursuing dogs had done any formal training in sev-
Ruffed Grouse Society’s Northeast Re- grouse with a pointing dog, perhaps they eral months, Andy’s faith in our dogs was
gional Biologist, and fellow NAVHDA too may, one day, find a bird which holds significantly higher than our own!
member, Andy Weik. so well and which flies with such reckless- As he wrapped up his classroom session,
Andy explained that his program was ness. I, for one, have yet to encounter that Andy asked the students if they were ready
scheduled for an hour-and-a-half, with two bird! to work some dogs. The enthusiasm on
separate groups of youngsters. The first After wrapping up the “classroom” ses- the part of the kids was a bit infectious—I
half of the program would be dedicated to sion, the children really got excited. Andy couldn’t blame them. Aside from the kids
8 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org August 2017competing on horseback, working bird dogs had all of the other activities beat by a long shot! The walk to the mowed grass area, where we would work the dogs, gave us a chance to speak to the kids for the first time. A few of the kids volunteered that they had a hunting license, while others stated that their family members did, and they would when they got older. “Does anybody have a hunting dog?” “I have a bluetick...” “I have a redbone...” “I have a blue heeler...” I have no doubt that heeler could hunt too. We allowed the kids to handle the dogs in a circuit, with planted birds. As we were working in a mowed section of grass, placement of the birds seemed problematic, however, Andy had foreseen this predica- ment and had brought enough hay to cover not only our kick cages, but also set up sev- eral dummy locations where no bird was to be found. Each kid was able to handle the dog into a point, and then to produce a bird. Anoth- er kid would then throw a frozen duck and send the dogs for retrieve. Each kid had a chance to either work the dog into a bird, or to handle the dog on a retrieve. For a final treat, the kids were allowed to watch Andy’s Irish setter work birds and wirehair make retrieves. All told, the kids got to work with four breeds of dogs, in multiple events. If anybody is looking to stroke their ego, I suggest volunteering for one of these events. As a final demonstration with one of the groups, I placed a live, harnessed pigeon on Ozzy’s back, while he was at Whoa. “That is the best dog I have ever seen!” “Amazing!” “That dog is even bet- ter!” By the end of it, I couldn’t help like feeling like ‘old Pa’tridge Bill’ in Burton Spiller’s classic story “Red Letter Day.” If they only knew how close Ozzy was to blowing off the birds completely and blow- ing up the 4H Ultimate Frisbee match go- ing on in the parking lot next to us! Going into this event, I was afraid that we simply would not have enough materi- al to keep the kids entertained for 45 min- utes. It turned out that both sessions ended with both the kids and the adults wanting to continue. I would heartily recommend that if any NAVHDA member gets a chance to partake in any such youth event, you jump on the chance. August 2017 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 9
ON THE By Mark Whalen
RIGHT TRACK
Poolesville, Maryland
Addressing Flagging
I
n a previous article I explored flagging and whether it’s cre- fact it is. Unwanted behavior needs to be corrected; positive
ated or inherent. This article will focus on how it may have behavior needs to be rewarded in the form of praise—lavish
been created, some possible avenues to address the problem, praise. Dogs live in a very black and white world, so keep it
and, more importantly, how to avoid it altogether. I think it’s very black and white for them. Uncertainty from you and your
prudent to review what our Aims, Programs, Test Rules book training methods create grey areas in dogs; it really muddies
states regarding pointing: “The pointing stance must be intense, the water for them, and manifests confusion and a lack of con-
convincing, and unmistakable as a point and, in the end, the fidence in the dog. A confused dog makes mistakes, and dogs
point must be productive.” that have not fully been taught the expectation, and are dis-
Will your dog be penalized for flagging in a NAVHDA test? ciplined for mistakes, further adds to the confusion and also
It really depends on how bad the flagging is. If the dog is very creates a lack of confidence.
intense and flags slightly, then it probably will not be penalized. In my opinion, flagging is created mostly by poor bird man-
If the dog is flagging so much the back of the dog is moving agement. Some people will say their dog flags because they
around, then, yes, it absolutely will be penalized. That would have given them too many pen-raised birds. I don’t really think
be another example of why we score from 0 to 4 in every aspect it’s the amount of pen-raised birds used, I think it’s the way the
of testing—it all depends on the severity and will be scored birds are being used. Some flaggers that I’ve seen are doing so
appropriately. out of boredom—same old thing in the same old field…point,
To fix any problem, the problem must first be diagnosed. This kick, shoot, retrieve…point, kick, shoot, retrieve, etc. The dog
may take a bit of self-identification and soul searching to really is completely bored and his intelligence has been insulted—
try and understand what created the flagging issue. For some there is nothing in it for him. Other dog’s flag because they
people this is a difficult task, and one must take a very good have been allowed to cat-walk and creep on their birds. These
look at their training practices. Someone, who was probably dogs will often tighten if they can see the bird, or are allowed
famous, once said, “Repeating the same behavior, and hop- to get very close in the scent cone. Other dogs flag because of
ing for a different outcome, is the definition of insanity.” The poor check-cord use; constantly tugging and checking the dog
same goes true for dog training. If you are not getting a desired into birds may create dancing and flagging. Still others will flag
outcome, and repeating the same behavior, it might be time to in anticipation of the retrieve, because they have been allowed
change your approach to training. All dogs are different and to get every retrieve in the field, and most likely have been al-
require different approaches. Give them what they need, and lowed to get away with poor steadiness.
don’t give them what they don’t need. If your dog is exhibiting People will say things like, “My dog never flagged as a puppy,
unwanted behavior of any kind, it’s because you are allowing but now flags on every bird.” ...poor bird management. I can’t
RICK HOLT © 2017
that behavior to happen. I know this seems elementary, but in tell you how many people I’ve seen show up every Saturday
10 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org August 2017JAY HOTH © 2017
with two or three birds. They will do the same thing and expect of the handler, but this is still something I would want to fix.
a different outcome. These same people will allow the dog to Sometimes issues left unaddressed become bigger issues.
creep on point, take steps or break on steadiness, and allow Let’s explore some possible fixes. It should be noted that
the retrieve, while all the time yelling at their dog to whoa. there are many reasons why dogs flag, so a handler may have
They have created confusion and a lack of confidence in the to try many different ways to fix that problem. Again, take a
dog, sometimes resulting in myriad issues, including flagging. I hard look at your training and try very hard to diagnose the
would rather see those same people show up once a month with issue before trying 10 different things, which may backfire
a dozen birds and teach the dog something. Some dogs will and create further confusion and a lack of confidence in the
flag only when they are aware of the presence of the handler. In dog. One thing is a sure cure for flagging: wild birds and lots
our rules, pointing ends when the dog is aware of the presence of DANE SMITH © 2017
them. I can’t remember, if ever, that I’ve seen a flagger
August 2017 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 11exhibit the same behavior on wild birds. The beauty of lots know how many birds are there and what is going to happen.
of wild birds is that they tend to fix a lot of dog problems, I personally will rarely give my dog every retrieve in a field
including flagging, cat walking and creeping, to name a few. run, even if they are perfect on every bird. I never want them
Never allow dogs to creep on point, once the point is estab- to anticipate when they will be sent for the retrieve. I will walk
lished any forward movement from the dog should result in the out, pick up the bird, put it in my bag, say nothing and move
bird being released with no shot and no retrieve. This may take on. I also never release my dog remotely; I always, always, go
a lot of birds…don’t be cheap on your birds—you can’t train a back to the dog and pause for varying amounts of time before
bird dog without lots of birds. Separate your training, meaning I release the dog. This may fix the flagger who is anticipating
please don’t try to fix flagging, steadiness and retrieving all at the retrieve.
the same time in the field with three birds. Fix the bigger issue The best advice I can give you is to keep your training fresh
first and build confidence, then move on to correct other issues. and different. Dogs get bored with the same old same old,
I always try to keep my personal involvement in the presence which often will result in unwanted behavior, like flagging.
of game to a very minimal level. I want the birds to dictate what Think about what you’re doing and develop a game plan. Find
happens to the dog, or at least I want them to think that. When people in your chapter or training group who are more experi-
my dog is on point I generally say nothing, if I say anything enced than you and stick with them. Demand excellence and
at all I may say “good boy” in a very soft tone. Some people, reward good behavior with lavish praise. Make your correc-
as soon as their dog goes on point, will start whoaing the dog tions immediately and get on with it. Try very hard not to nag
immediately and repeatedly, because they are so afraid the dog and insult their intelligence. Remember….keep it simple, black
will break. Let the dog break and make your correction. These and white, and avoid grey areas. Dogs are pack animals, not
same people, after screaming whoa repeatedly, letting the dog people—each dog will learn at a different pace.
take steps or break, and letting the dog leave early before being Good luck and good hunting.
released, will, 100% of the time, let that dog have the retrieve.
They have, in essence, given them the green light to be disobe-
dient, creating confusion and a lack of confidence. Sometimes A group of knowledgeable judges and trainers has been assem-
this results in flagging. If your dog only flags when he is aware bled and are available to answer your questions about training
of your presence, then try popping birds prior to you getting to and testing. The topic will vary each month based on the ques-
the dog. Set up multiple traps, and pop multiple birds. If your tions we receive from our VHD readers. Please send your ques-
dog flags all the time you may want to try and throw a few birds tions to the NAVHDA Office at navoffice@navhda.org with “On
as you’re walking up to the dog, maybe fire a shot or two, may- the Right Track” in the subject line.
be kill more than one bird...build their intensity, so they never
Mark Whalen has been a member of the Potomac Chapter in Maryland since 1986. He has
held various positions within the Potomac Chapter over the years, including Test Secretary,
Membership Secretary, Vice President, and President. Mark became a NAVHDA Judge in
2003 and a Senior Judge in 2008. He is also a Clinic Leader and has judged at the Invita-
tional level since 2009. In addition, Mark is currently the Program Manager for the NAVHDA
Apprentice Judge Program. Mark resides in Poolesville, Maryland with his wife, Jennifer, his
two daughters, Erin and Kelly, and their two German Shorthaired Pointers. For the last 16
years, Mark has worked for Sodexo USA, which is a global food and facilities management
company. He is a District Manager for Sodexo, and his territory encompasses the entire
state of Pennsylvania. Mark is an avid hunter and can often be found in the salt marshes of
Maryland’s Eastern Shore, pursuing waterfowl and Maryland’s elusive Sika Deer throughout
the fall and winter months. He also loves to bird hunt and has made annual trips to North
Dakota and Kansas for over 20 years.
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NA WATER INTRO
a beginner’s guide Article & Photos By Kevin Billy
San Clemente, California
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or those that own a puppy and plan to test their puppy in an with no current, is best for a puppy’s first go at water introduction.
upcoming NAVHDA Natural Ability test this fall, the time At this time, just let the puppy investigate the area, let it be a dog.
is now to start preparing for the three disciplines: water, If the puppy wants to go into the water, that’s great. If not, that’s
field and tracking. As the name implies, NAVHDA dogs should be okay too – tomorrow is another day.
versatile; they must demonstrate a willingness to perform under a It is never wise to force, throw or push the puppy into the water.
variety of circumstances. Though most puppies take to field work This strategy may create a negative experience which can cause a
without a hitch, and most enjoy using their nose to locate hid- lasting memory that could prove difficult to reverse. Most puppies,
den items, some have a reluctance to engage in water-work. Since however, go bonkers at this time and will usually tip-toe into the
NAVHDA testing puts a high priority on water drills, fulfilling this water without much encouragement. Though this may take a few
requirement not only builds a testable dog, but brings a bi-product trips to the pond, patience will prove to pay off. And, with the
of confidence and commitment from both owner and dog. But, as party started, a puppy will become a puppy in all its glory – wet,
testing looms, how does one introduce a puppy to water, encour- muddy, and exhausted.
age it to swim, and prepare for this aspect of the test to create a With the introduction out of the way, and the puppy showing a
reliable, versatile dog? keen interest in the water, it’s now time for step two: getting the
To start, it is necessary to begin the introduction on a warm day. puppy chest-deep and possibly swimming. First, try to locate an
Cold weather and cold water may only dampen a puppy’s enthu- area of the pond that has no lip, so as to make the entrance and exit
siasm to engage. Exposing the puppy to a shallow, warm pond, easy and not intimidating. Most puppies will be cautious of a steep
14 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org August 2017The additional benefit is improved swimming technique and en-
durance. Remember, the puppy can do no wrong here; the goal
here is to create confidence and independence in the water.
With the foundation built, it’s time to start preparing for the water
requirement of Natural Ability: the puppy must chase a bumper
twice into a pond and demonstrate a willingness to swim—re-
trieving is not a requirement. If excitement begins to soften, mix
it up with different types of decoys. Changing the location, and the
“game,” will help a puppy hold interest. Remember, three or four
tosses are great, but twenty might be over-kill. Keep it fresh and fun.
With confidence high, the puppy now moves into the final stage.
A puppy should now chase the bumper into the pond for the joy
of swimming. An owner should start to see more independence,
and notice longer search times and swims. If the puppy shows any
signs of timidity, go back a step or two in the process and spend
more time in the pond with the puppy, and go on warmer days,
and, if absolutely necessary, throw wing-clipped birds. A puppy’s
development is not linear, and small steps often work best. Think
building blocks.
With that being said, the NAVHDA NA water requirement is
testament to a willing owner and a willing puppy. Decoys thrown
are only the lure that helps lead a puppy to its independence. Test-
ing is an important step which helps prepare a young dog to be-
come a versatile hunter. By sticking to this, or a similar formula,
one can expedite the learning time needed and perform well in the
test. Enjoy the experience, the dedication, and the countless hours
that will be spent. And for those that take on the assignment, best
of luck and “hunt ‘em up!”
embankment. Secondly, the owner should put on their duck wad-
ers, walk out into the pond, and call the puppy to join in—there is
no better lure money can buy.
Though most puppies will be a bit hesitant, they will come. If
the puppy is still hesitant, some fun words of encouragement from
the owner should help to do the trick. Keep in mind that the puppy
is now entrusting their safety with their master. Go slow, and don’t
start this process in the deep-end of the pond, it will be count-
er-productive. Don’t over-do it at this time. Stop when ahead, and
enjoy the sight of a puppy learning how to swim—it won’t be a
Michael Phelps’ perfect breast stroke, but it is sure fun to watch.
With more exposure, and confidence building, the puppy will be-
come more brazen in the water. Owners should use these positive
experiences to begin the next step in the development—competence
in technique. Owners should continue with the wader drill, and now
be walking into deeper water with their pup by their side. This
companionship is an excellent place to encourage longer swims.
August 2017 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 15Understanding
Bird Scent
Part 3:
By Paul Fuller
Durham, New Hampshire
The Dog’s Nose
T
he canine nose…truly one of nature’s
most amazing accomplishments. A dog’s
nose not only dominates her face, but her
brain, as well. In fact, a dog relies on her sense
of smell to interpret her world, in much the same
way as people depend on their sight. Although
this contrasting world view may be hard to
imagine, know that your dog interprets as much
information as you do. However, she does much
of this by smelling an object or animal, not by
staring at it. (Stanley Coren, Sarah Hodgson,
Understanding A Dog’s Sense of Smell).
JAY HOTH © 2017
16 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org August 2017This article is Part 3 of our series Under-
standing Bird Scent. In Part 1, we dis-
cussed how scent is created on a game bird.
Part 2 was all about how the bird scent is
diffused into the air. In Part 3, we’ll dis-
cuss the receptor of all of this scent…the
dog’s nose. This entire article could be just
about the anatomical structure of the ca-
nine nose, however, that might be boring.
So, we’ll discuss briefly the anatomy of
the nose and then discuss how that anato-
my works and how it compares to the hu-
man olfactory system.
When reviewing the anatomical struc-
ture of the canine nose, we encounter the
nasal plane, vomeronasal organ, turbinates,
sinuses, nasal mucosa and olfactory cells.
For our purpose, we’ll primarily discuss the
turbinates. A microscopic view of this organ
(turbinates) reveals a thick, spongy mem-
brane that contains most of the scent-de-
tecting cells, as well as the (olfactory)
nerves that transport information to the
(olfactory lobe of the) brain. In humans,
the area containing these odor analyzers is
about one square inch, or the size of a post-
age stamp. If you could unfold this area in
a dog, on the other hand, it may be as large
as 60 square inches, or just under the size
of a piece of typing paper. (Stanley Coren,
Sarah Hodgson, Understanding A Dog’s
Sense of Smell). Almost one eighth of the
dog’s brain and over 50% of the internal
nose is committed to olfaction, whereas the
August 2017 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 17human olfactory lobes are very much smaller. It is the brain that helps usher new odors into the dog’s nose. More importantly, it
odors are recognized, interpreted, and filed for memory. (William allows dogs to sniff more or less continuously. In a study done at
G. Syrotuck, Scent and the Scenting Dog, 1972). the University of Oslo in Norway, a hunting dog holding its head
Here’s more: The anatomy of a longer nose produces more high into the wind while in search of game sniffed in a continuous
scent receptors and greater scenting ability. For example, a hu- stream of air for up to 40 seconds, spanning at least 30 respiratory
man has five million scent receptors and a beagle (longer nose) cycles. (Tyson, 2012).
has 225 million scent receptors. …while we might notice if our Regarding the above: This ability is due to the Bernoulli effect,
coffee has had a teaspoon of sugar added to it, a dog could detect which results from lower pressure in the mouth cavity than in the
a teaspoon of sugar in a million gallons of water, or two Olym- nose during inhaling and causes an inward flow of air through the
pic-sized pools worth. Another dog scientist likened their ability nose. This phenomenon only occurs while the dog is running with
to catching a whiff of one rotten apple in two million barrels. its head held high and does not occur while it is resting or search-
(Alexandra Horowitz, Barnard College). If you make the analogy ing for ground scent. This phenomenon explains why dogs can
(human to dog), what you and I can see at a third of a mile, a be running and breathing hard (panting) yet continuously scent
dog could see more than 3,000 miles away and still see as well. game. (David K. Dahlgren, Use of Dogs in Wildlife Research and
(Peter Tyson, Dog’s Dazzling Sense of Smell, NOVA Science- Management, Utah State University, 2012)
NOW, 2012) Let’s summarize how the canine and human nose differ and why
We’ve established the superiority of the canine nose over the those differences make the canine nose so superior. The canine
human nose, now let’s examine how the actual function of the nose nose has far more scent-detecting cells, the canine nose separates
differs between dog and man. When humans inhale, we breathe inhaled air for olfaction and respiratory use which keeps olfaction
through the same airways (olfaction and respiration) within our air more pure. And, the percentage of the brain used for olfaction
nose. When dogs inhale, a fold of tissue just inside their nostril interpretation is much higher in a dog. The canine nose is the win-
helps to separate these two functions (one for olfaction and one ner…hands down.
for respiration). (Peter Tyson, 2012). The air humans smell simply Throughout researching for this three part series, a common
goes in and out with the air we breathe. thread kept surfacing…a dog’s health. A physically fit dog, both
In dogs, about 12 percent of the inspired air, Craven’s (Brent exercised religiously and fed properly for a canine athlete, will
Craven, Pennsylvania State University) team found detours into a perform better. For a variety of health-related reasons, many bird
recessed area in the back of the nose that is dedicated to olfaction, dogs experience olfactory difficulties (Holloway 1961, Myers et
while the rest of the incoming air sweeps past that nook and disap- al. 1988); having no sense of smell (anosmia) or a reduced sense
pears down through the pharynx to the lungs. Within the recessed of smell (hyposmia) is fairly common (L.J. Myers, Auburn Uni-
area, the odor-laden air filters through a labyrinth of scroll-like versity, pers. Commun.) Various sources list parasites, poor diets,
bony structures called turbinates. Olfactory receptors within the fatigue and age as contributing factors to reduced scenting ability.
tissue that lines the turbinates, in turn, “recognize” these odor Take good care of your dog and he’ll reward you with superior
molecules by their shape and dispatch electrical signals to the work in the field.
brain for analyses. In Part 1 of this series, we stated “…one day your dog is point-
When we (humans) exhale through our nose, we send the spent ing birds at 30 yards and the next day he can’t find a ham sandwich
air out the way it came in, forcing out any incoming odors. When lying in front of his nose.” I hope this three-part series has helped
dogs exhale, the spent air exits through the slits in the sides of their you now understand why this happens; and be more forgiving of
noses. The manner in which the exhaled air swirls out actually your dog.
Literature Cited
Coren, Stanley, Hodgson, Sarah, 2007, Understanding A Dog’s Sense of Smell
Dahlgren, David K., 2012, Use of Dogs in Wildlife Research and Management, Utah State University
Holloway, 1961
Myers, L.J., 1988, Auburn University
Syrotuck, William G., 1972, Scent and the Scenting Dog
Tyson, Peter, 2012, Dog’s Dazzling Sense of smell, NOVA ScienceNOW
Paul Fuller is a life-long sportsman. He’s been an outdoor writer since 1971. He’s the host and
producer of the award winning Bird Dogs Afield TV show (www.birddogsafield.com) and pro-
duced the epic video Grouse, Guns & Dogs. Paul shot over his first German shorthaired pointer
in 1961. Paul may be reached at paul@birddogsafield.com
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Whether you are going to observe or going to support a
friend, now is the time to start planning your trip to the big
event. When making your arrangements, be sure to plan on
giving a day to help with the work. You will still be able to sup-
port friends and watch the test.
As you know, the organization is run by volunteers. This
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August 2017 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 19PUPPY URBAN LEGENDS
The Facts Behind “The Truth”
O
Ask
ne of the reasons that I love being a veterinarian is that
what could easily start out as a boring day of puppy
vaccines, vomiting dogs and ear infections usually
provides enough material for a sitcom series. I see clients who
truly believe that they don’t need to vaccinate their dog for
Dr. Boyer
Parvo because “you know, a purebred dog can’t get Parvo.”
I see others who feel that their dog doesn’t need a distemper
vaccine because their dog is really nice and the owner doesn’t
want its temperament changed. I swear, it’s all true - you just
can’t make this stuff up. The purpose of this article is to dis-
cuss and debunk some of the most common urban legends
about puppies and dogs.
By Lisa Boyer, DVM
Loomis, California Myth #1: Rubbing a puppy’s nose in their mess teaches them
not to eliminate indoors.
Fact: A puppy’s short term memory lasts only a few seconds.
If they have an accident in the house and you go back and
try to punish them for it, they don’t understand why you are
punishing them. Rough handling only teaches the puppy to be
frightened of you. Crate training is the most efficient and ef-
fective method of housebreaking a puppy. If your puppy tries
to eliminate in the house, interrupt the behavior by clapping
your hands or picking up the puppy and carry them outside.
Use positive praise and rewards when they are eliminating
outside. If they have an unwitnessed accident in the house,
just clean it up and don’t say or do anything.
Myth #2: You should always try to get your puppy before
eight weeks of age.
Fact: Whenever possible, a puppy should remain with the dam
until eight weeks of age. In eighteen states, it is illegal to sell
a puppy under eight weeks of age. Why? Puppies have critical
social development periods. At three to four weeks, puppies
learn social interaction with litter-mates. They learn to play
and they learn bite inhibition. They also are disciplined by the
dam. As the puppies are weaned, mom teaches the puppies
to accept her as leader of the pack and some basic behaviors.
Puppies that are removed too early are often nervous, more
prone to barking and biting and may be more difficult to train.
Myth #3: Don’t take your puppy out or to puppy class until it
has completed its initial puppy vaccination series at 16 weeks
of age.
Fact: The most sensitive time for learning and socialization
for a puppy is between four and 14 weeks of age. This is when
puppies are best able to form relationships with others (peo-
Dr. Lisa Boyer is an emergency medicine veterinar- ple and animals) and if exposed to new environments, readily
ian who practices both Western and integrative adapt. It is critical to expose your pet to many different en-
medicine in California. She breeds, trains, hunts and vironments during this time. But, be smart about exposure.
shows Wirehaired Pointing Griffons in northern Cal- Don’t take your puppy to beaches, dog parks or other environ-
ifornia Please contact her at getagriffon@gmail.com. ments where unvaccinated dogs are likely to be. Find a clean
She welcomes suggestions for future articles. facility with qualified instructors for puppy classes. Make sure
that they require vaccination of all puppies enrolled in the pro-
gram and that they do not allow ill puppies to enter.
20 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org August 2017Myth #4: Females should be allowed to have a litter before they Myth #5: My puppy eats its own feces because its diet is missing are spayed (or they should be spayed before the first heat). essential nutrients. Fact: I could write an entire article about the benefit or disad- Fact: In some circumstances, coprophagia (eating feces) is a vantages or early spay/neuter and breeding. A thorough discussion normal dog behavior. Bitches consume their puppies’ feces to is beyond the scope of this article. There is a common, but mis- keep the nest clean. Puppies go through a stage where they put guided belief that breeding will develop “maternal instinct” and everything in their mouths, including feces. Most puppies grow help calm the female dog. Breeding a female exposes her to many out of this behavior. Some dogs persist in the habit for a wide risks and health issues before, during and after breeding. Breed- variety of reasons, but not because their diet is lacking. There ing should be done by knowledgeable people who understand the are solutions to this problem including the addition of Adolph’s important decisions that are made with regard to genetic selec- Meat Tenderizer to the food to make the stools less palatable. If tion, pre-breeding health screening and care of the newborn litter. this behavior is present in the adult dog, check with your veter- Reputable breeders invest a significant amount of time, effort and inarian to rule out some medical conditions that can contribute money into producing quality dogs. to coprophagia. Many veterinarians are trained to encourage clients to spay their female dogs before their first heat cycle. They also encourage male Myth #6: My puppy’s nose is warm, that means it’s sick. dogs to be neutered at a young age. One of the main reasons is Fact: Definitely one for the old wives tale archives. Dogs’ noses that spaying before the first heat will decrease the incidence of are usually moist and cool, but a dry warm nose does not mean mammary (breast) cancer in dogs. Neutering will decrease the risk he is sick. Nose temperature is not a reliable indicator of sick- of testicular cancer (no testicles = no cancer). Although true, it is ness or health. The best indication that a dog is ill is to take his not the whole story. The overall risk of mammary cancer is small temperature. compared to other cancers which may be increased in a spayed female. Thirty percent of all mammary cancers are malignant, but Myth #7: Garlic is a safe flea repellant for my puppy. when caught early and removed, have a good prognosis. The risk Fact: There are no documented studies to prove the effectiveness of testicular cancer is small and when it occurs, the cure is a neuter. of garlic as a flea repellant. At high levels, garlic is actually toxic On the flip side, there are studies that show a five times greater to dogs and causes anemia (destruction of red blood cells). risk of hemangiosarcoma (one of the three most common cancers in dogs) in spayed bitches and a 2.4 times greater risk in neutered Myth #8: My puppy (dog) has poison oak. males compared to intact males. The chance of developing bone Fact: There is not a single documented case of a puppy (dog) hav- cancer is also significantly increased in neutered dogs. ing a case of poison oak. They can however, pick up the oil on Of major importance in our hunting dogs is the change in ortho- their skin and transmit the disease to you. If your dog has hunted pedic development that has been documented in studies with early through an area where poison oak is prevalent, put on gloves and spay/neuter. Dogs spayed before six months have been shown to give your dog two baths with Dawn dish soap or similar detergent. grow taller than those spayed later. This change in orthopedic de- Allow sufficient drying time and the oil should be gone. velopment may be responsible for the increased number of cranial cruciate ligament tears and hip dysplasia in athletic dogs spayed Myth #9: My puppy is small; it only needs 1/2 dose of a vaccine. before six months of age. Fact: Vaccines are not dosed on a volume/weight basis. It is an So why spay or neuter your hunting dog? If your male dog is “immunologic dose,” the minimum amount that is designed well behaved, doesn’t roam (intact males are more commonly hit to generate an immune system response. Most of the vaccines by cars) and is examined annually by a veterinarian, there may not studies are done on smaller breed dogs. Reducing the vaccine dose be a good reason to neuter him. For females, it is more important means you can’t rely on it for protection from disease. to consider a spay. A female has a significant risk of developing a pyometra (an infection in the uterus) which is life threatening. Myth #10: In order to have a hard driving field dog, the dogs Pyometra follows a heat cycle in which fertilization did not occur. should display dominance or aggressive tendencies at home. Typically, within two to four months after the cycle, the female Fact: Dominance and aggression are relational issues between a starts showing signs of the disease. Due to excessive progesterone puppy and other pets or people. Drive outside the field does not (or a uterus that is oversensitive to progesterone), cysts form in the translate to desire to hunt. Although there are always differences lining of the uterus. Through a series of events, the uterus fills with in hierarchy in a dog pack, extreme dominance and aggression fluid. The body attempts to remove the fluid through the blood via come from inadequate socialization and training. I regularly deal the kidneys. Because the amount of fluid in the uterus is excessive, with dogs who are wonderful family members yet are bold hunters the kidneys are overloaded. The dog eventually becomes uremic with high drive. (buildup of toxins in the blood) and dies from kidney failure. If caught in time, the cure is a spay, but instead of being a routine As I get ready to go back to work, I have to remember that wives matter, dogs with pyometra are critically ill and surgery is difficult. tales, myths and urban legends will always exist. But at least they Generally done on emergency, the pyometra surgery can run from will be a continued source of humor. Like the client who came to $800-3,000, depending upon the condition of the dog and geo- me and insisted that her pet’s serious illness was best treated with graphical location. My general recommendation is to monitor your table salt. Or the client who asked if the Prozac I prescribed was intact females carefully post heat-cycle and once done breeding, for her dog or herself. Do your research, ask questions and don’t schedule a spay as soon as possible. always believe everything you read on the internet. August 2017 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 21
FULL
CIRCLE
FARE
Poule Korthal
Poule Korthal translates to “Griffon Gathering,” the annual event spon-
sored by the Association Quebecoise du Griffon d’Arret a poil dur (Que-
bec Wirehaired Griffon Association) and hosted on the grounds of the
Eastern Quebec NAVHDA Chapter, in La Durantaye, Quebec, Canada.
A three-day affair that consisted of a training day on the first day, then
a braced walking field trial and double mark that determines the Club
Champion on the second day, followed by CKC Hunt Tests on the fi-
nal day. Quite a weekend if you are interested in watching some great
Griffs work.
However, it was not all work—every day there was a lunch break with
thick wursts from the grill and a big pot of bubbling chili to satisfy hungry
handlers. On the first night was a pot luck dinner. “Pot luck” does no jus-
tice to the contributions coming off the grill: wet herb rub hanger steak,
dry aged strip steaks and spicy smoked sausages. But a tasty surprise
came in the form of tenderly grilled chukar breasts with the simplest sea-
soning! The main event came the next night, after the Awards Ceremony,
a Club hosted dinner prepared by Dominic Brisson. Afterward, desserts
were set out: pies, cakes, tarts, cookies and treats of all kinds. The group
was mostly asking, “What is Shoo Fly Pie?” Seems next time there might
need to be a couple more pies to answer that question.
Easy Seasoned Partridge Shoo Fly Pie
Sophie Bergeron and Steeve Vallieres Marcia Hoff
• Chukar breasts, boned • 1 prepared 9 inch pie shell
• Olive oil
• Instant onion soup mix In large bowl, mix:
• Black pepper • 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
In a large resealable bag, add olive oil to chukar breasts, • 2/3 cup brown sugar
enough to coat. Sprinkle in soup mix and shake to distribute
spices evenly, just enough to season. Shake or grind black Mix until you have fine crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup of crumbs for topping.
pepper to taste. Let marinate at least 30 minutes. Grill on me-
dium heat until just cooked through. Avoid overcooking. Top In medium bowl, mix:
on your favorite summer salad. • 1/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 egg, beaten
Help fellow NAVHDA members eat what we hunt by
sending in your recipes! Email your recipe and photo to the Add wet mixture to remaining dry mixture and stir until well blended.
NAVHDA Office at navoffice@navhda.org with Pour into prepared 9 inch pie shell. Sprinkle reserved crumbs evenly on
“Full Circle Fare” in the subject line. top. Bake for approximately 45 minutes at 375 degrees.
Best when served warm with whipped cream or ice cream!
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you really should think about reading...
Be sure to send in your litter or dog’s registration early. If a dog is
not registered, it will not be allowed to run in any NAVHDA tests.
Kennel Name Applications To all members: please keep your contact and mailing information
up to date. Email the international office at navoffice@navhda.org
Kennel Name Breed Owners with any changes.
The International office is having problems reading many of the
application requests for both registry and membership. Please type
the application or write clearly, as this is very time consuming.
Also, when attaching documents to the International office email for
registrations, please attach a pdf file. Look at what you are attach-
ing before sending, because the office is having problems getting
blank applications, and the attachments are not readable. The files
need to be 8”x11,” and not dark.
These applications for registration of kennel names have been
received by the NAVHDA Registry. Any objections must be written
and submitted to Steve Brodeur, Registrar, NAVHDA, PO Box 520, We are always looking for fun photos, quotes, short training tips
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