stories by Scott Linden

  1. How to Reward Your Hunting Dog When Training

    November 18, 2024

    Scott Linden explains the best way to reward your hunting dog when training him, how to time his rewards, when to withhold them, how to wean him, and more.

  2. How to Teach Your Hunting Dog to Retrieve part 2

    September 13, 2024

    Scott Linden shares how to teach your hunting dog the next step in retrieving - to hold, then release on command.

  3. Avoid This Bad Training Habit with Your Hunting Dog

    August 14, 2024

    Scott Linden discusses a bad hunting dog training habit and how you can break it.

  4. When NOT to Use an E-Collar on Your Hunting Dog

    August 02, 2024

    Scott Linden explains when you should refrain from giving in to the impulse to activate your hunting dog's E-collar.

  5. How to Give Your Hunting Dog a Tailgate Exam

    July 23, 2024

    Scott Linden demonstrates how to perform a tailgate exam on your hunting dog to ensure he's good to hunt with you again tomorrow.

  6. How to Tie a Fly

    July 09, 2024

    Scott Linden demonstrates how to tie the clinch knot, the simplest way to attach a fly to a leader.

  7. How to Train a Sensitive Hunting Dog

    May 08, 2024

    How do you help a "soft" hunting dog? Scott Linden explains one thing you can work on to strengthen the bond of trust.

  8. How to Cast a Fly Rod

    April 11, 2024

    Scott Linden goes over the fundamentals of fly rod casting and demonstrates his casting technique.

  9. Hand Signals for Hunting Dog Training

    March 25, 2024

    Scott Linden shares some ways to better communicate with your Hunting Dog when either he can't see you or can't hear you.

  10. How to Teach WHOA to a Hunting Dog part 2

    March 22, 2024

    Scott Linden shares more techniques and tactics for how to get your hunting dog to properly respond to the word "Whoa."

  11. How to Teach a Hunting Dog to Retrieve part 1

    December 11, 2023

    Scott Linden explains important considerations for the early stages of introducing your young hunting dog to the concept of fetch and retrieve.

  12. How to Time Your Hunting Dog Commands

    October 30, 2023

    Scott Linden shares how to recognize signs your hunting dog won't hear or heed so you can time your commands to work.

  13. How to Teach WHOA to a Hunting Dog part 1

    September 15, 2023

    Scott Linden of Wingshooting USA shares some techniques and tactics for how to start teaching obedience to your hunting dog.

  14. How to Direct Your Hunting Dog with Body Language

    August 03, 2023

    Scott Linden explains and demonstrates how you can direct your hunting dog in the field with your body position and movement..

  15. How to Introduce Your Hunting Dog to Gunfire

    July 12, 2023

    Never introduce your bird dog puppy to gunfire at the trab club or on the hunt! Instead, here's how to start on the right paw.

  16. Let Your Dog Training Tools Take the Blame

    July 02, 2023

    Scott Linden explains how to train your hunting dog so the tools you use do the dirty work--and you can continue to be the "good cop" in his eyes!

  17. What's in my Hunting Dog Care Kits

    April 06, 2023

    This is the stuff Scott carries to keep his hunting dog safe and ready for another day in the field.

  18. An Introduction to Dog Training with E-Collars

    March 03, 2023

    Your dog’s best friend or worst enemy … and you get to decide. It’s an awesome responsibility, and you don’t want to booger it up.

  19. Eight Must-Have Tools for Training Your Hunting Dog

    February 08, 2023

    Scott Linden shares his short list of essential, labor-saving, headache-avoiding, puppy-training gear.

  20. Turning Your Puppy into a Hunting Dog - What to Know

    January 30, 2023

    Scott Linden shares some important things to consider before you begin training this puppy to become a hunting dog.

  21. Choosing Your Hunting Dog - part 2

    January 27, 2023

    Scott Linden explains some of the crucial list of considerations to make before you shop for your next great hunting companion!

  22. Choosing a Hunting Dog - What to Know

    January 26, 2023

    Scott Linden shares some important things you should consider before choosing your furry hunting pal.

  23. Scott Linden Teams with MidwayUSA

    January 01, 2023

    Scott Linden with a quick Introduction to Himself and His Partnership with MidwayUSA.