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 specialty journals. Charlie and his personal dogs have led many folks through their training programs 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 favorite for the amateur trainer.
Why I Use SportDOG Brand
I use SportDOG Brand products because they work. Period.
Favorite Products
My favorite products are the Remote Launcher System and the SD-1825.
Websites
http://www.finisheddog.com/Articles by Charlie Jurney
How To Choose An E-Collar For Retriever Training
Opinions on the right way to choose and use a remote electronic collar for retriever training are as varied as the countless training methods used to create a top-notch waterfowl dog. I’ve been fortunate that my time and experience in retriever training have allowed me to experiment with a lot...
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...
Understand This Before you Train
Every animal on the planet has an alpha or beta relationship with every other animal. We usually think of “beta” as submissive and beaten down, but in wild packs or herds, that is not the case. The beta dog in a pack of wild dogs is still quite happy and...
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