Gun Dog Forum

I am looking for more guiding opportunities this fall. I currently have 3 shorthairs and have experience guiding at several Orvis endorsed lodges from Wyoming to Oregon. I can provide a resume and would be happy to come out for an interview and run the dogs. Thanks Chip Burgess facebook Backcountry ...

Does anyone have any experience trying to obtain permits to guide hunts on federal lands? I'm interested in trying to obtain permits for bird hunting. I read what the forestry service published on their website but was trying to get an idea for what peoples experience has been with the process. Than...

I lost my 1 1/2 yr old gsp dexter on memorial day. I have never been so sad in my life. I had him on his e-collar when he took off after a deer and was struck by a motorcycle... I did everything i could to save him. I raced him to the hospital running read lights and doing 100+mph. Unfortunately his...

Hey all

I am looking to buy an e collar for training and hunting. I would like one that that I can use different tones and vibrations for correction as well as the feature when hunting it changes tones when the dog is on point.

What do you use? What works well and is simple?

thanks!

Link to website http://www.hoosierlboyskennel.com/ I just wanted to take a minute to say how impressed I am with Hoosier Boys Kennel and the quality of dogs they produce. I came on here to begin my search for a gun dog puppy when Ryan of Hoosier Boys contacted me about an upcoming litter he had plan...

I have him in a large crate BUT I do have a divider in it and he has just enough room to turn around and lay down. The longest he is in the crate is 6 hrs and thats the best we can do with work. I have his crate on the first floor in the living room. Bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. If I hear him at n...

Hey everyone. I picked up my new gsp puppy from Hoosier Boys Kennel a few weeks ago. He is now 10 weeks old and has been doing a great job getting house broken. I have a bell on the door he rings whenever he needs to go out. Its been almost two weeks since he has gone in the house. Dexter is very go...

The day finally arrived to bring home my gsp pup! I got first pick male from the Hoosier Boys Kennel breeding of Daisy (breed with sharp shooters Ozzy). Ryan (the breeder) was a great guy to deal with and very accommodating. He made time for me to come up a few days after they were born and then eve...

well the golden eagle got this child! almost....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE0Q904gtMI

Im looking to get my first dog (besides our english springer we had growing up) and i am wondering what tips/pointers you guys have for picking out a good puppy. I am interested in gsp, english shorthair pointers, english springers, brittanys, labs and will hunt pheasant/quail 95% of the time when w...

I hunt pheasant and quail.

Are you planning on purchasing a puppy, started dog, or perhaps even a finished dog? .... so what's your thinking on age and initial training? I am leaning towards a puppy because I view the dog as a family member as well and would like it to grow up with me. I am open to looking at ones that are a...

Can any one point me to some good trainers near cincinnati. I dont mind a 2 hr drive but would love to find someplace closer. I have not chosen a breed yet. I am looking to purchase within the next 6mo. Suggestions for breeders would also be nice. I like the german shorthair pointers, english pointe...

Hey everyone. I just got registered on the site and am glad a resource like this exists. I am looking to buy a bird dog in the next 6 months or so. I just bought a house so I am FINALLY in a position where I can buy a dog!!! Im so excited to have a giant back yard and be able to get a good hunting c...