made it out yesterday and today, 2 more shopping days left in Kansas

Belle in Purple Hueco with blue collar (Hueco is 11 and 3 weeks ago had a 12.7# tumor removed) quite the recovery!

Hello! I am looking for a trainer in NE Ohio. I am getting a GSP soon and am open to dropping him off but would prefer someone I can meet with and learn from so I can train the dog too. Any recommendations?

Hey ya’ll- anyone have bird hunting podcasts that they like? The off-season gets long and I drive a lot for work. I’m aware of a few but if anyone has one that’s really educational that would be great.

I’m keeping the collar tight and unit behind the ear. But after a few minutes of running the brick on the collar ends up at the bottom most section of the dogs through… it’s still up high on his neck but swings down.

The manual on the unit recommends the bottom is a bad position to have.

I’m using the garmin pro sport oem collar.

Hey GWP owners. How is your dog with your significant other? I’ve heard GWPs can be very loyal to their handler and not so affectionate with others, even if they’re living in the same house. What are folks experience with this? Thanks!

Do you guys have recommendations for a gun dog trainer in California? I’m getting my first gsp in a couple weeks and planning ahead. Thanks

Picking up a pup soon, will be my first. Those with springers or other spaniels, I would love to hear where you get info for training. I've got a number of books and have been reading online, and listening to trainers where I can.

Opinions on item specifics in regards to training for obedience, hunting, or just must haves.

Finally, best piece of advice you wish you got early on?

She was a good girl today and got let off her leash as a reward. No recall yet but straight through the forest to find the ducks! 4 months with us, such a big runner, hard head and pooch indoors

Hello all,

I have a GSP and I am working on teaching him sit, stay, and then fetch. When we don't do the "stay", I will throw and he will bring it back and release. However, when I tell him to Stay and correct him when I throw it and he stays, I am not sure on how to have him "fetch" or break the stay to retrieve. We just started on this today but I wanted to get advice before I mess it up. Should i also do fetch SQUIRREL or fetch BIRD or Fetch PHEASANT... DUCK and be specific for each animal or is FETCH good enough. If this was not the most clear, please ask so I can clarify. Thanks all.

Wheeler found his first shed of the year. I was surprised to find one, it still seems so early in the year. It was definitely fresh.

I’m looking to get a pup this year, and I’d really appreciate some input. I was dead-set on a lab, (I grew up with them. Love their tempermant. Feel very confident in training one.) but looked quickly into breeds that shed less, (like a wire haired pointing griffon) and I’m wondering if there are some breeds I’m not considering. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

• I’m looking for a duck dog that also does well in the house.
• I live in in the southeast with essentially no back-yard, but plenty of access to fields, parks, etc.
• I can bring her to the office if needed and I’ll have time in the mornings/evenings for exercise/training.
• My fiancée has a long-haired miniature dachshund. We’re both very active.
• At the end of the day, labs have my heart, but dear God the hair. I’m wondering if there is a breed similar to a lab without so much shedding.

Thanks in advance for any input!

Never seen this before in either of my dogs but it happened to the younger one twice today (two years old next week).

I’d be lyin if I said it didn’t worry me. Not immediately jumpin to worst case scenarios, but it’s still scary.

She snapped out of it pretty quickly both times, so I’m hoping they were just some weird isolated incidents. Don’t know how I’d make it through if I lost either one of these dogs so early on.

The boys gave it a solid effort, now they are resting!!

Opinions on Lucky Duck? I’ve also seen good things about the Cabella’s Gundog. This will be for travel in the truck bed only. The dog in question is about 100 pounds (& fit). Open to other suggestions! I am in the heat of the south.

Gunner’s a little on the pricey side, not to mention incredibly heavy 😅

I would NOT do Dakota as their doors are too easy to open when being pawed at from the inside corners.

Not super keen on ruffland

Anyone have some ingenious way to travel with and dispense liquid fish oil in your dog's food without it leaking / getting all over your hands when you pour (other than just using capsules) ?

I've been looking on amazon for alternative bottles (olive oil dispense tops or something), but can't make a decision. Any recs would be helpful.

I have been seriously looking at getting a pudelpointer for my next dog and have been doing a lot of research (read Bob Farris’ book, listened to podcasts, NAPPA, etc.).

Everything I have read about the breed suggests they have a good “off switch” around the house, but saw a recent FB post suggesting otherwise from an individual that got a dog from a breeder I was considering.

Does anyone have an opinion about PP off switch? Could it be breeder specific (I’ve only looked at NAPPA)? Is the off switch really just a trained behavior? All opinions are welcome!

Hear me out I am relatively new to bird dog training, and am looking for some input on this question. I see pidgeons, homing birds, wings, bumpers and decoys used a lot for training. I know this may sound stupid but what about using drones? You could shape it as a bird, add streamers to imitate wings. What do y’all think? Edit: thanks for everyone’s input!

Looking for a breeder in any of these above states. We have a great Hunter now but are looking for another one. Our breeder has retired