Gun Dog Forum

I'm thinking about crate training it as a pup and will eventually move her out to a kennel. So it will mainly be used for travel, hunting, sleeping while on trips. I'm thinking of getting one of these http://rufftoughkennels.com/. The smaller one is 20 wide, 23 tall, and 31 deep. Does this sound abo...

How big of a crate is everyone using? Do you have multiple crates for different uses? Or just use one for everything? I would like to get one to use for everything and I don't want anything big. I want one I can throw in my jeep and still have plenty of room for other stuff while keeping the dog com...

Looking at Willow Creek Kennels in Little Falls, MN

Thanks for the responses. I do feel a little under the gun but am confident everything will work out. I was on the list for a pup from a different breeder and things fell through so I feel like i'm back to step 1.

Looking for a family companion that can also turn it on in the field. I will be doing pheasant hunting in ND and grouse hunting in MN. All dogs have hip and eye certifications. Overall I want a dog with a good tempermant. So in general what does everyone look for and what types of questions do you a...

I am visiting a Kennel this weekend to look at two sire's and Dam's. The females are already pregnant but I should be able to see the males work some birds. Any advice on what to look at or look for? This will be my first personal GSP and dog, I did grow up with GSP's. Thanks in advance for the advi...

Pup will be 8 weeks when I pick her up. Grouse opens in mid September, I will not make it out to ND until end of November. I realize it will be different for each individual dog. She will be introduced to birds starting with the breeder in the first 8 weeks. I'm really not concerned if I don't shoot...

I should be getting a picking up a GSP pup in August. I'm just wondering at what age do you start doing bird intro and gun intro? I realize I will probably get an array of answers but I am just wondering if I would be able to hunt over her this season. Grouse in MN and Pheasant in ND. Pheasant hunti...

Hi everyone - my name is Garrett, I'm 23 and married for 8 months. This will be my first dog although I grew up with GSP's. I have been lurking for a while learning everything I can. I have my name down for a female GSP pup and the dam should be going in heat this month. I am planning on having a ho...