Gun Dog Forum

What are the benifits of using rubber bumpers vs canvas?

If I release some pen raised quail in the spot I have been running my dog will they survive?

I have a 8 mos old male GSP that I plan on using for both upland birds as well as ducks. I have trained bird dogs before but never duck dogs. Would it be a good idea to take him to a professional dog trainer that works with labs and duck dogs. He is an excellent swimmer and loves the water. A lot of...

I am going to start my 8 mos old GSP whoa using the whoa post method described in this forum and in books I have read. Each dog is different but I was wondering if I should do the drill every day and for what duration.
In general how long does it take for the dog to be whoa broke.

What is the best way to plant birds for training so my dog doesnt see them being placed.

What could I attach to a roading harness to add resistance and be able to increase the anount as my dog gets stronger?
I was thinking of heavy chain or steel workout weights.

Will roading a dog with resistance increase the muscularity or the dog if done with increasing weight over a short distance. I imagine as in any training its good to give ample rest time in between traing sessions.

I am wanting to trap some wild pigeons to use for training my GSP.
Where is a good place to put the trap?

My 8 month old gsp male loves to retrieve but lately he doesnt bring the dummy all the way and runs around with it in his mouth.
Can I use the e collar on him or could it make him not want to retrieve at all.

Where is the best spot to place a pigeon trap?
I live in southern Illinois and most of the corn has been picked, would a trap work placed in a corn field?

Is roading a dog useful in building muscle or just endurance. Is there info on the proper way to use it in conditioning the dog to get the best results without injury?

What is the difference between a started bird dog and a finished bird dog

I am thinking about my taking male GSP to a professional trainer for a month. How much time do they spend daily with a pup and how much of a difference would I notice after leaving him there for a month.

I a 5 month old GSP male puppy. He currently weighs about 40lbs. He has outgrown the current collar I have for him what size should I get that will be large enough for him when he is fully grown?

I Have an 18 week old GSP male that loves to retrieve and he will do it non stop if he could. I havent had him force fetch trained yet and was wondering if it would teach him to chase birds more if I played with him retrieving one of the frisbee type flying discs you can buy. The discs were with all...

I am contemplating retiring in 4-5 years unless armageddon hits the stock market again. I am thinking of training bird dogs part time since I have done it with my own dogs and friends dogs as a hobby for the last 15 years. I own a 72 acre farm about a half an hour from where I live. It has about 40 ...

I have a 14 week old GSP that sits, stays, heels and comes to whistle. At what age is the best time to use a whoa post to train whoa or is there a better way.

I am not having any luck at all trapping pigeons to use in training. Maybe someone can let me know whats wrong. I have been placing the trap under highway overpasses. I leave the doors open for around a week and then reset the trap. I have been using sunflower seeds in the trap bur after a month I h...

With the logging chain do you let them run free with it on or keep them on a lead? How much weight my GSP is 50 lbs, How long and often should you use it?

I have read a few articles on conditioning your dog by roading. Some suggest using a harness with resitance or weights to make the dogs use their muscles to pull and adding muscle to their frame.
is their a site to purchse a resistance type harnes or can you make one yourself.

Is it okay to put a pigeon trap on the ground or does it have to be higher up?

Can you carry birds in a bird bag while training you pup or do they smell them and make it difficult to plant whike in the field?

Any tips, I have tried multiple locations, feed with zero results. My dog is even getting frustrated.

where can I go on the internt to find any field trials in my area.
I live in St Louis mo

I ahve an eight month GSP female. How many cups of dry dog food should I be giving her

Thank you for the good advice. You are right about getting some outside advice. Its like trying to play golf with no lessons. I have a trainer I have been talking to. I will post some pictures. I have had hunting dogs before but never a bird dog. They are amazing to watch work and fun dogs to have a...

I have been a 8 month GSP female myself. I have never trained a pointing dog myself and have used the book Gun Dog as a guide. I have shot over 30 quail and 5 pheasants with her. She gets better every time I take her out. She whoas and retrieves the bird about every 3rd bird. should I take herI taki...

My 8 month old GSP finished her first heat 2 weeks ago. Will the enlarged nipples that she had when her first heat started will they return to normal size and how long does that take,

Has anyone here ever owned or hunted with a mixed breed bird dog? A kid in our warehouse got a half brittany have english setter puppy both parents are hunters in the paper for 20 dollars. I told him I imagine the puppy could be a good hunting dog for him.
He was incredibly excited

Is there a website or a publication that has a schedule for bird dog trials in my area. I live near st louis mo.

I recently bought a pigeon trap from cabelas. There were no instructions on how to use it such as what for bait and where to locate the trap. I was thinking under some electricity towers that run through a grain field near my house

What is the best way to plant pigeons in a field when training a puppy. Should I go to the area a half an hour or so before I take her out there or can they be positioned when she cant see them being planted.

I have a 6 month old GSP. Her coat color has changed since she was very young with additional liver tick marks. Will her coat change more before she is fully grown?

I have a 6 month old female GSP puppy. She currently weighs 42 lbs. How much bigger will she get when she is fully mature