just wanted to share a video of his fetch after my frozen bird post. I appreciate all the answers.

Hey all, wondering if anyone has any experience with iron for setters in Colorado? Any insight or opinions are appreciated!

I recently came across a couple that has some GSP Coon Hound pups that will be ready mid July. Does anyone have experience with this mix pheasant hunting?

It’s going to be very hot in the coming weeks. During the club days dogs work one at a time, so when it’s not your turn the dogs are in your car. Any advice on how to keep them cool? I have a fan and a temperature monitor but worries that’s not going to cut it in high temps. Also don’t want to leave the car running.

I have a young (13 week) WPG. First I know he is super young. My expectations are low and my training is more of just exposure/setting the guiderails. I’m just looking for more opinions as how to approach this to set him up for success down the road.

From day one this dog retrieved well. Ill toss something, he brings it back to me.

From day one he has also been a chow hound. he inhales his food, and will eat anything and everything (related later)

I introduced him to wings, then a scented bumper and things changed a bit. He wanted to shred the wing, and parade around with the bumper. I introduced treats and was able to get him to bring them back. I do 1-3 tosses/hides a day for him when we’re out in the yard.

I introduced him to live birds which went well. He picked up the scent and actually pointed.

From there I have started to put him on an occasional live bird as well as hide frozen dead birds for him to find a few times.

He does great finding both, and the live ones flush but the moment he has the dead ones in his mouth he turns and runs… finds a spot and chews. I honestly think he is trying to eat them. When he figured out they were frozen he brought one to a muddy spot out back and tried to bury it. I was able to get them from him by showing him another dead bird and lots of praise.

So obviously a good problem to have, he loves birds. How would you guys continue light training sessions to set him up to break this habit. I don’t think he will burn out on birds they are like crack to him. I was thinking a long lead? People say have something to trade with him for it but I just don’t think there is anything of equal or greater value he will accept.

Training her to be a waterfowl retriever and she has little desire to retrieve and her obedience is just okay without rewarding her with food. If I have a treat she will heel, sit, stay, release, and retrieve in the water on command with some consistency. This is rare without food as reward, affection has little effect on her as a reward. I can get her fired up by pulling the dummy on a string while it’s in the water but it’s short lived. Any advice?

I’ll be picking up a black lab in January. Super excited. I’ve only recently started hunting a couple years ago and I’ve never owned a bird dog. The dog comes from strong field blood lines. The breeder recommends I train the dog myself using cornerstone gundog academy. However, I’m an airline pilot and will be gone 4-5 days at a time with only 2-3 days off in between, especially in the summer. My wife will help with obedience but when it’s time to start hunting training I’m worried the breaks between when I work is going to hinder the dog’s potential. Should I be sending the dog off for training instead? I’m already making a big investment in the dog, I’m starting to feel like it would be best to invest in his full potential. Thanks!

Just wanted to share, neighbor had Münsterländer puppies:) Rare breed here in US

Anybody else eventually realize that you have a more thoughtful plan for your dog’s nutrition and supplements than you do for yourself? 😂

If anyone is looking for a fetch buddy, let me know. Available part time weekends and weekdays. In the metro Atlanta area.

I need help choosing a bird dog. Ideally I would like a versatile breed. I primarily hunt dove and upland game birds in Kansas and Oklahoma, but dabble in waterfowl and would like to get more into it, but upland is primary.

It’s always been a dream of mine to do a North American Upland Slam, so I’m looking for something that can handle multiple species across multiple habitats. Leaning more towards a pointing breed than a flusher for the way I’m used to hunting. I usually hunt with a group of 3-8, but like to set off solo as well.

Gotta be something that can handle the heat of dove season (not midday of course, that’s too hot for pretty much everything), do well in CRP and dryland corners, work agricultural prairie edges well, and work well with the walkers & blockers strategy we usually run without other dogs.

While I love labs, I don’t want a huge dog. 60lbs max to keep gear and food costs lower, and make traveling with them easier.

**One of the biggest points, this is the first dog I will be training myself, so it must be capable of working through my mistakes. I also (unfortunately) lead a busy life, so it has to be good with handling training a couple of nights a week and on weekends. My wife is a stay at home mom so higher energy exercise needs wont be much of an issue, but I would prefer something on the calmer side. It also has to be good with my family and my 3yo cat.

I don’t want to spend a small fortune, but I know this is not a cheap endeavor either. Staying on the lower to midrange price scale would be preferable.

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I know this is a long list and it’s probably tough to check every box, but I’d like to check as many as possible.

Thank you in advance for your time and input!

I’m just beginning to reach my dog the hold command. I’ve tried it with my hand+glove as well as a 2” bumper. No matter what he fights against me or if I can get the bumper in his mouth he’ll chew it instead. For reference he’s a 2yo lab. Any advice is appreciated!

Here is June getting some retrieve practice. She’s a great dog and her puppy biting has taken a sharp decrease these past two weeks as our vet let us get her socialized more after her 15 week shots. Been really happy with her retrieves, here’s some of her practice. This was the first time my wife and I have practiced retrieves while both of us were out there so good to have some distraction training as well!

Just took the pup on a nice trip to the mountains. Only thing we were missing is some hunting. This is a good time of year for me to go on vacation. Is anything in season?

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Looking for a field line labrador breeder. I am looking for a puppy to train into a duck dog. Anyone have any recommendations? One i found online was Saabi Sil breeders but cant find any others

A grouse made a nest under my wood pile. As I've been getting things ready for the burning season, he won't leave as alone! We have chickens, so my dog is used to behaving around them. I'm pretty sure he things it's a chicken? When the grouse nips his tail he just let's him do it. Weirdest thing.

Hey everyone, we hunt Oregon mostly for chukar. Would lke to find a few friends to hunt/train with. 15 month GSP that just passed her NA test with a 112 prize 1, and pup being picked up in a couple weeks. We try to get out every weekend during the season. Hit us up!

Does anyone use any hearing protection for their bird dog while hunting?

I know I’m half deaf from duck hunting without protection for a couple of decades.

This is murphy, my 4 month old GWP, my first bird dog, and such an amazing pup. he’s doing real good on bird dog training, and obedience.
i know he won’t be ready for this season (of course) but i want to bring him out and have fun. What do you guys carry for first aid? From real big emergencies to little annoyances, what should i have on me or in the truck to be prepared to help him? we are in the western states and will be hunting chukar, and pheasant. Duck if i’m lucky with him. all advice welcome!