"I want one just like yours!" is the most common email I get about dogs. My response might surprise you.
I've gunned for, trained with, marshalled tests for, hunted for fun and on TV, and simply hung out with hundreds of hunting dogs of most breeds. Is mine, or any other breed, right for you?
It depends. On your personality, the dog's propensities, where you hunt and what your abilities and capabilities are. I'll bring up some key points to keep in mind as you search for your first, or your next, dog. Take them as mere suggestions, but somewhere in here is an idea or two that might help you better match yourself with your next hunting companion.
We'll also talk fellowship and a way to win stuff just for taking a friend hunting ... continue our Upland Nation Glossary with "J" and find out which bird species your dog says (via you) it loves the most!
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Chukar hunter’s handbook: experts’ advice plus my 34 years of questionable success
Bird hunter’s vest dump! Mine, yours, and ours - the critical contents. How motion makes your dog more obedient.
Pheasant hunting, step-by-step; pro guide shares his secrets ... including SHUT UP and SHOOT
Bird hunter’s notebook: public-land pheasant lessons I learned the hard way so you don’t have to
Bird hunting Mecca: a close-up look at South Dakota from where-to-go, to finding more public access
Pro bird dog trainer on new book, steadiness, how dogs think, puppy development ... and chukar hunting tips
Bird hunting’s newest target game ... an epic hunt: one state, 7 species ... find grouse here - or there
Labor of love: training bird dogs for their forever homes, industry insights from HIVIZ on shooting and tech
Bird hunter/shooting instructor takes us to school on ruffed grouse, better shooting, his new book
Chukar and quail hunting, product design, industry insights ... and how you feel about trash!
Pro trainer: why a pen is your best training tool, and use a femur bone to teach retrieving
Chukars, pups, steadiness and retrieving - pro shares insider tips
Bird hunter & shotgun coach’s tutorials on crossers, low flyers and sight picture, what you wear and the paws that refreshes
Bird dog trainer Tom Dokken on drones, that bumper’s origin story, flushing dogs in the uplands plus tips for every human carrying a shotgun
The definitive bird dog ”tailgate exam” ... your gnarliest cover ... what’s in your truck?
Bird hunter, mentor, chukar fanatic talks new hunter recruitment, chukar strategy & tactics
Bird dogs and hounds - common ground for training and care ... and is there room for non-toxic shot in your vest?
Bird hunting tips from listeners - wisdom, humor, practicality and philosophy, 10 words at a time
Bird hunting gear gurus share the good stuff and what’s in the pipeline, how to wear a strap vest and new technologies
Who’s your (conservation) daddy? Bird hunter, TRCP CEO talks shaking up guv’ment on our behalf
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