Training Pigeons for Recall to their Coop

I use pigeons in training Upland Bird Dogs - In this video is a detailed example of training pigeons to return to their Coop (home)

[@joachimsingh2929]

This is so cool! The way you handle the pigeons is exceptional.

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

@@joachimsingh2929 thank you

[@georgiadailyr3448]

Well seen a bit of your videos good training all around so I’m glad to be watching all your videos now

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

Thank you

[@user-wq7jj9zr9r]

Positive reinforcement is not the first phrase that comes to mind, bird gets stressed immediately after entering coop.

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

If it was not comforting, the pigeon would be reluctant to go back to the coop. It is common sense. Tell me where you obtain your information to support your statement.

[@BvTube1]

Tell'em Doc

[@wolddiego]

Thank you for sharing that...

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

You are welcome

[@user-rl2yp1fi8e]

Very nice❤

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

Thank you

[@TheHistoryKnowledge712]

Thank you for a great video

[@sooooooooooooooo]

I’m curious what does the pidgeon help a bird dog to do ?

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

Good question. The pigeon is not hurt. The pigeon aids in teaching the bird dog all the behaviors they need to hunt wild game.

[@sooooooooooooooo]

@@DrDaleHubbardPhD can you make a video or recommend a video title that you have already made explaining your property , what you do , and how you manage so many animals and stuff ? I have a lot of questions ( I only keep some chickens for eggs , but my dad has roller pigeons ) . I still don’t know the exact way the pigeon is helping the bird dog train exactly . I would like to know just more in general . Do the trained dogs go out to people who want a pre trained hunting dog ? Or is it just for people who are learning themselves to train their own dog ? It’s really incredible and fascinating watching through the videos and seeing the communication between you and the animals and knowing why certain things makes them more comfortable ( understanding how to go home ) . Sorry it’s so long but I would love a in depth tour and explaining how these animals working together with you as a unit and a team .

[@perfectweather]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@stevehawkins9037]

Where do you get the pigeon?

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

Raise them

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

Raise them

[@alexmendez865]

What is the measure of the loft?

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

4 by 4 by 4

[@alexmendez865]

@@DrDaleHubbardPhD thank you

[@xr4lxcrazy790]

Thats not how to Train pigeons!

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

Tell your method and the reason......

[@potsie7778]

Training cage retainer on the landing board and let them find their own way. Not labour intensive and easier on the bird. Can do half dozen birds at a time. Six sessions, all done. They also identify the surrounding landscape.

[@RT_Adroni]

@@potsie7778your way is much more effective to train and acclimate the birds to their surroundings. I would not use his method at all.

[@perfectweather]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@gloriafrank7080]

The other pigeons seem annoyed of the bird going in and out of the coop. Training perhaps could be best maybe with an empty coop.

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

They are just talking

[@gloriafrank7080]

You know best.

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

The pigeons encourage the other ones to come back in the coop. "Birds of a feather Stick together"

[@chairezhuntz]

wow

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

Your attempt to put me down by "clown" is not working. It only shows immaturity on your part. I am leaving your statement up so others can see your stupidity. Dr. Dale Hubbard, Ph.D. 205 300 7625