I have a Pudelpointer that I grouse/woodcock hunt and am training steadiness in the blind for duck hunting. If you plan to take your PP through the NAVHDA testing system you will need to train for steadiness until released. I've done the NA test and plan to slowly work my way towards the Utility...
I've got 6 antelope points I am going to try and cash in next year but I'd also like to bring my Pudelpointer out and try to find some birds. I haven't researched Wyoming for upland birds and I don't see much posted on bird hunting pages compared to ND, SD, MT and some of the other western...
English Cocker is not a pointing breed so they wouldn’t hunt the way the test is set up for NAVHDA. I’m a member and while the testing is for the continental pointing breeds the training days are for any kind of dog. They work on retrieving, obedience, search patterns and so forth, not just...
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PMI Exclusive has a very good rating from Dog Food Advisor. PMI Nutrition has a poor rating. These guys do a ton of research on dog foods. https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/exclusive-dog-food-dry/
Maybe apps like MTB Project? I have it for my area and there are tons of mountain bike trails in the National Forest here that I haven’t seen on any other map systems. Most trail builders will map their routes in the back country for other riders to find.
At some point you may want to add this as someone mentioned above. This stuff has helped with the sometimes runny or soft stools he occasionally gets on Pro Plan Sport. Our vet recommended this over switching brands and it’s helped
As a pup I fed the Pro Plan Savor but I came to find out the Purina One Chicken for Puppy’s was about the same stuff for cheaper. He is on Pro Plan Sport now
check out Ron from the Hunting Dog Podcast. He has an English Cocker and posts some info. Also, the guy from Cato Outdoors does a lot with these type dogs and has good info.https://catooutdoors.com/pages/place-board-training-videos
Pigeons are great for introducing birds to a pup and advanced stuff like getting a started dog steady to wing, shot and fall. Frozen and freshly killed pigeons are great for retrieving as well. Once you’ve done that there isn’t much use for training birds. Just get them out there hunting. If...
I’d recommend perfect start by Perfection Kennels and Joan Baileys book How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves. Most importantly, exposure to wild birds. Have fun