Charlie Jurney
Piedmont, NC
Background
Charlie Jurney has been training performance and hunting dogs for more than 30 years. During that time he has produced hundreds of titled dogs including Grand Hunting Retriever Champions, Hunting Retriever Champions, Master Hunters, Grand Master Hunting Retriever Champions, and Master Hunting Retrievers. His writings have been featured in The Retriever Journal, Just Labs, The Pointing Dog Journal, and numerous other specialist journals. Charlie and his personal dogs have led many people through their training programmes with videos like 'Game Dog,' 'Gun Dog,' and 'Water Dog.' He’s also used his training experiences to complete his own training manual, Finished Dog, which has become a favourite for the amateur trainer.
Why I Use SportDOG Brand
I use SportDOG Brand products because they work. Full stop.
Favourite Products
My favourite products are the Remote Launcher System and the SD-1825.
Websites
http://www.finisheddog.com/Articles by Charlie Jurney
Where to Find a Dog with the Right Stuff - Part 2
In Part 1 of this article series, I discussed buying a puppy and considering pedigrees. Now we'll delve into the best breeder and how to choose the right litter. The most sensible way to find a well-bred puppy for yourself is by doing a great deal of research. Ask each breeder...
Reward-Based Training for Labradors
Imagine you go to work this week giving your best efforts to satisfy the boss and make the company successful. During that time you forgot to return one phone call and came in five minutes late on Thursday because of a wreck on the motorway. The rest of the week...
Training Your Retriever for Double Duty
If you've got a waterfowl dog, odds are that at some point you'll want it to do some upland work. Could be a pheasant hunt as a bit of a side gig to your Dakota duck hunt, or perhaps an arvo of quail hunting after a morning goose hunt. Most retrievers cope...
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