Recent content by WingClipper

After some rain, sleet, snow and 1,600 miles Maverick Vonbirdfindr is now home. Thanks for all the suggestions and tips. I'm sure I'm bound to screw it all up 😆. He will do great I'm sure as he is from a strong blood line. Picking up some frozen quail this weekend to get his nose working ASAP...

Thanks Everyone. I have had plenty of dogs in the past and am confident we will get to his level at his own pace i am in no rush, as i want to do things right. Plenty of love headed his way from the kids and wife and we have quite a few dogs on our street to socialize him with. After reading...

Agreed with the mental stimulation being key. Looking forward to getting out there and watching him work. We have had plenty for foster pups come through the hose so i am ready as possible for the chaos that is about to ensue.

Training was not recommended but i feel it is more for myself then the dog. You tube can only teach you so much. I learn a lot more by trial and error then watching.

Thanks, Plenty of fields to practice in around me. Obedience training starts Monday with my daughter and I. He is from a champion blood line and I am hoping he is a natural like some of his earlier brothers. Season opener here in OR is September so I may just take him where the birds are to get...

Maverick VonBirdfindr comes home Sunday! My First Bird dog. I got into upland hunting a couple years ago and we have been talking about a new dog for sometime. I found a reputable GSP breeder out of eastern Idaho. Starting training in September. Hoping to be out hunting upland 2025 season...

Sounds right up my alley...

Hello, Mostly a big game hunter... until 3 weeks ago when I did my first upland hunt, now I am hooked!! Joined here to pluck from the wealth of knowledge I see in some of the threads. Speckle and snow goose hunt planned for December, Will likely fill the freezer with Grouse until then. No...