Gun Dog Forum

I've had Charlie for about a month now. When we got him from a local dog rescue, he had 3 little oral warts that got big fast. Vet said to keep him away from other dogs until they're gone and then for a while after, maybe up to 5 MONTHS!!! Charlie went from a hoarder situation with 11 other pups, to...

New to Bird dogging, but not to leash training. A choker is a great tool when used properly. It's not meant to strangle a dog into not pulling, but to enhance the correction you give them when they try to pull. Keep him on a short lead and give just a little tug and a verbal command when he even tri...

Now you're speaking my language. More or less that was my plan - bond bond bond, and bond some more, slowly start adding more pieces of the puzzle. Like I said, I am only guessing at the mix because he has characteristics of both and is a dead ringer for confirmed whizslas. He is lightning fast thou...

Other than cold water (no meat on his bones) I am certain this will be the biggest hurdle. He can conquer his fears if I'm there to guide him through, but the only person I enjoy being around (my gf) is not too enthused with my plans to make our sweet baby a hunting dog lol! Maybe I can rig up a rem...

I've been combing the forum and the wider internet for info; I'm learning a lot, but why not simply ask and see what comes back? I recently adopted what I believe to be a 10 month-old whippet/vizsla mix, and he is an exceptionally good boy. I think with a little more confidence he'd be a great bird ...