Here are Three Doves we put a lot of effort into raising our dogs to hunt. Whether the pedigree was bred for Fields like our retrievers, or if they were bred for show like our spaniels, they get as much time and training in the field as time and weather permit. While it makes sense…
We’ve been going over list ideas for our early scent introduction. Here is what we are thinking of using: The 4 scents used by AKC scent work titles: Birch Anise Clove Cypress Various bird wings: Pheasant Duck Chukar Quail Pigeon(?) Goose (?) Other scents Cat Antler Shed Used Shotgun Shell/Gunpowder Let us know if you…
Three Doves does Puppy Aptitude Testing with all of our puppies as close to day 49 (7 weeks) as possible. We use two independent trainers to evaluate the litter so that we can make the best placements.
Our goal is to get the puppies outside as much as possible so that they learn to potty outdoors. Our next two litters will be born in the winter so we may not get out as early or often as we’d like. Litter box training will start early and this will be a great stepping…
At Three Doves our goal with puppies is to give them the very best start possible. We are continually learning and keeping abreast of the latest information in raising great puppies. Here are a few of the programs we’ve been a part of:
