Gun Dog Forum

Will a Dakota XL be large enough for my setter? He is a larger type setter, crate will be used in back of truck under truck cap. I think inside dimensions are around 36" deepX 24" wide. My setter is tall and will probably be around 70 lbs when full grown. Thanks

Is there a better holster for the Champion pistol? The one that I have from LCS seems to swallow the pistol. Nothing more annoying than fighting to get your pistol out as the bird flies away.

I have a full size truck. I am looking to upgrade my two hole dog box to a larger box. I see Owens and some other companies make a 3 hole option. Any of you folks have a box like this? What are your likes?? Dislikes?? Option # 2 Build drawers between wheel wells and use plastic crates with truck cap...

I am in need of a new bell for my Brittany. For those of you familiar with this bell, is it small enough for an average size Britt? Does the sound carry well through the grouse woods or would there be a better choice??

Looking to attend a few cover dog trials this year, as a spectator. Would like to watch some dogs work on wild grouse/woodcock. Are there any annual trials held in in MI or PA that i could hit this spring??

Thanks for the advice, appreciate it. Might get some hay and give that a try.

Hello folks, looking for some ideas on keeping my dog house warm this winter. I have outside runs that extend into my pole barn(insulated but not heated). Dog houses are inside the building so the dogs can come in and get out of the wind and weather. Here is the problem, my Brittany will eat anythin...

I was wondering what kennel is currently line breeding the heaviest Elhew Pointer lines and trying to carry on what Bob started years ago. Thank you

Was wondering if anybody has had an issue with the doors shutting on the dogs tail? Maybe the springs are not that tight to make it slam shut? It looks like Deer Creek makes a nice aluminum door. Just was looking for a little feedback before I bought a couple. Thanks!!!

I am looking for some feedback from folks that have tried either one or both of these collars. I am looking to add a collar to my 320 and didn't know which was best. I would like to try the mini (for my Brittany). Just don't want to compromise battery life or tracking distance with the smaller unit....

I am looking for a smaller harness for my Brittany. The one I have now works but just slides all over. What do you folks that have Brittany's use? He is an adult male, 2 years old and around 35 pounds. Thanks........

Great Advice. Thanks. I will keep those things in mind!!!

Anybody ever use the stake that you step on to hook your checkcord to in order to get in front of your dog on point? If so, how does it work?? I thought about making one so I could use it while training by myself. If it doesn't work that great I will just have to recruit the wife to walk in front an...

Any suggestions for dog house bedding?? I have a young Brittany that will eat straw. He wont eat his blankets but does drag them out on a daily basis(the wife is getting sick of washing dog blankets) Thought about buying a bed for in his house but am worried he will eventually destroy that. Anybody ...

I have a 14 moth old Brittany that has a big set of wheels ( like most do). I was wondering how to continue to let him run big while still keeping him under control. Planning a grouse hunt in October and am a little worried he will be way out of range. I don't want him under my feet but can't have h...

Was thinking of making a trip down to dog training grounds in Delaware for some bird work soon. Has anybody been down there recently? Was just wondering how tall the grass was and if it would even be fit to plant some birds for training?

Turned 40 this week and my wife surprised me with a new Ruger Red Label for my birthday. It is by far the nicest shotgun I have ever owned and I haven't even shot it yet. A guy that I work with let me shoot his a month or so ago and I fell in love with it. Now I just have to practice so when hunting...

I have had 2 sessions on the whoa post with my 11 month old Brittany. Is it common for them to stand all twisted and miserable looking?? Maybe I applied to much tension on the check cord or maybe I did something else wrong. I'm following the Smith Method of the Whoa post with the flank cord. In the ...

I know this is probably a huge matter of opinion and I know that all dogs are different, however, what are benchmarks to go by when breaking your dog. I have an 11 month old Brittany that has been pointing little and then chasing when I flush the pigeon. During the chase I have fired my .22 blank an...

Thanks for the posts guys. I will check out Delaware!!!

What is some of the best spots for working dogs this time of year in Ohio?? I have a few acres at my place in NW Ohio but was looking for some spots to let my pup run a little bigger. Was at Killdeer DT area Monday night but the grass and weeds were as tall as me. Kept an eye on my dog by watching t...

I have a Champion .22 training pistol from LCS. I know there are some better training pistols out there but I have it bought now and think it will work fine as I'm training one dog. I have been shooting acorn crimps and was looking for a something a little louder. Can I fire ramset loads through thi...

Thanks, your advice is greatly appreciated. I have trained a few hunting dogs just not a bird dog, and its an adventure, ha ha. The positive thing is that I have not been going hog wild with training sessions. Just starting to introduce him to birds. I will take some time to get a recipe and game pl...

Thanks for the advice, appreciate the help. The whole pigeon in a cage was my solutions to keeping him in one place. The other birds i planted were out in plain sight walking around. I use it just like a kick cage but instead of kicking the bird up I throw one for him to chase. I am getting some qua...

I have stared working my 9 month old Brittany on Pigeons. He is my first bird dog so any help is appreciated. What i do is place a pigeon in a small wire cage, and hide it in some cover. I check cord my pup into the area where the bird is and when he is smelling the bird in the cage I throw a pigeon...