Jason Carter

Jason Carter is a NAVHDA judge, NADKC member, director of youth development, secretary of NAVHDA’s youth committee, clinic leader and trainer at Merrymeeting Kennels. He has been around versatile hunting dogs his entire life, literally! Born into the Carter family and Merrymeeting Kennels, he attended his first NAVHDA test in Bowdoinham, Maine, when he was just a year of age. Jason successfully trains, tests and breeds Deutsch Kurzhaars in both the NAVHDA and NADKC testing systems. Through his work at the kennel, Jason has had the opportunity to develop pointers, flushers and retrievers over the years. When October arrives he can be found with family and friends hunting throughout New England.

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A gun dog trainer working with an English pointer.
Training to the Character of Your Gun Dog

Not all gun dogs are created equal, or personalities, or characters and those details matter…

A bird dog trainer uses correct timing to correct a gun dog in the field.
Understanding Timing in Dog Training

Timing is a critical foundation to good dog training and here we explore how to…

A dog trainer uses a dog treat to reward proper behavior
How to Use Dog Treats in Training

Exploring whether you should use dog treats in training: effective methods and applications in real…

A dog trainer works to refocus a dog for successful training.
How to Reset Your Dog in Training

Maintaining a dog’s focus and keeping them grounded are important for successful training sessions and…

A dog in an excited mental state durning dog training
The Five Mental States of Dogs in Training

The mental state of you and your dog can make the difference between success and…