Prepare your gundog for scurries at country fairs

Scurries and scrambles at country fairs are great fun for you and your gundog. But you need to do some training beforehand.

Scurries at country fairs are a highlight of the summer, but as many handlers discover, they can be a quick lesson in humility. If you want to avoid the “leg-lifting” embarrassment and actually clock a competitive time, you need more than just a willing dog; you need a strategy. (You might also like to read: the 10 commandments of gundog training

Here are five...