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My GSP is creeping on planted quail - how to fix without breaking his drive?
Been working my 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer on planted quail for field trial prep. He's got a solid point but creeps forward about 5-10 yards after initial point, especially when the bird...
My GSP is breaking at flush - tried everything but e-collar
My 4-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer has been steady to wing and shot for two seasons, but this fall he's started breaking when the bird flushes. I've gone back to check-cord drills with plante...
My new lab puppy won't bring the dummy back, just runs around with it
Just got my first bird dog, an 8-week-old black Lab. I'm trying to start some basic retrieving with a canvas dummy in the yard, but he grabs it and then just runs laps instead of coming back to me....
My new lab puppy won't bring the dummy back, just runs around with it
Just got my first bird dog, an 8-week-old black Lab. I've been trying to introduce retrieving with a canvas dummy in the yard, but he grabs it and runs off to play keep-away instead of bringing it ...
My GSP's quartering is inconsistent on windy days - any tips?
I've been working with my 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer on quartering patterns for pheasant hunting, but on windy days he tends to cut corners and miss scent pockets. We train with a SportD...
My new lab puppy won't bring back the dummy - just runs around with it
Got my first bird dog, a 10-week-old black Lab. I'm trying to start some basic retrieving with a canvas dummy in the yard. He'll chase after it when I toss it, but then he just prances around with ...
My GSP keeps breaking point too early on pheasants
I've been working with my 2-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer for about a year now. We hunt mostly wild pheasants in South Dakota, and he's got a great nose and finds birds consistently. Problem ...
My GSP is breaking at flush - any tips for steadiness with a hot dog?
I've got a 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer who's solid on point but breaks as soon as the bird flushes. We're hunting pheasants over a Browning Citori with IC choke using Federal Premium 1-1/...
My GSP is creeping on planted birds - how to fix without breaking style?
My 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer has started creeping forward when he locks up on planted quail. I've tried the check cord and 'whoa' command, but he still takes a step or two. We're huntin...
My GSP is creeping on birds - tried everything but e-collar
My 4-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer has started creeping forward when he locks up on quail. I've tried check cords, whoa training, and even switching to a 20ga Beretta A400 for less noise. He'...