Gun Dog Forum

I have female EP from Sunrise kennels in Tucson. She was started with the Higgins method. We hunt Arizona Montana Iowa and preserve birds. Her range and quartering are always appropriate to the terrain and type of bird. if she is typical of this kennel then they are very smart and she is also a grea...

Bond of Passion by Web Parton. Great insight on the gun dog.

Check out the Higgins method. The trick is to get the dog to want to do what you want them to do. The problem with punishment is that some dogs will have to test you every time you hunt. Or if you are not close will do thier own thing. Also Web Parton has some great info in his book Bond of Passion ...

Wing works is a superior product that is custom fit. I wont use anything else. Especially like the load distribution, the water bottle holders and the easy loading of birds. Shell pockets are deep and perfectly placed for easy access and no spill.

Apha tt best equipment ever! I have $1000 of innotek junk. My dgtra finally gave up after seven years. The garmin is worth every penny no matter the price.

Cant beat a brit for what you are asking for. Dont worry about stamina. I ran mine in Arizona, Iowa, montana. He adapted to all situations.

I hunt Gambels 40 to 50 days per season with my pointer. Be glad to help with the article. Give me an email address and i will forward contact info.

If you hunt desert bring a large stiff comb. Great for removing cholla cactus from dog.