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He is a 2 year old GWP, last hunt season he ranged around 30 yards. This spring I had been leading him into planted birds to work in steadiness. Now when he runs he's only moving out about 15 yards. I think he still expecting me to lead him to the birds. He only has 1 season in the field so far.

I need suggestions on getting a close working dog to range out a bit farther.

Is the astro worth the money? Is it durable enough for daily training?

I need a new e collar and am overwhelmed at all the choices! What do you recommend and why? What's the difference between the astro and alpha? Anyone familiar with e collar technologies upland 1202? Any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks.

Here is another listing of breeders that are breeding high quality, tested dogs. http://www.wirehairalliance.com/

For an upland gwp try high island wirehairs in arlington, mn. John has some very well bred smaller dogs that I have personally hunted over. For a truly versatile gwp check griff's grassland in sioux falls, sd or thunder hills in superior, wi. I currently have a deposit in with griff's for a pup...

Mine will go out and chew and swallow sticks, 5 minutes after he's in the house they come back out. Usually on the carpet.

Even within a breed there are varieties, different breeders breed for different qualities. When you decide on a breed, view the breeders dogs before committing. my vote world be for a gwp or a springer. Both seem to have the "switch" they can turn off and on.

A lot of great responses, thank you. I decided to wait till the spring 2015 litter. It will be worth the wait for a pup coming out of 2 versatile champs. My wife isn't happy about listening to me obsess for the next year plus. Lol

It seems it would also be an issue with NAVHDA testing.

I'm ready for a new dog, I checked with my breeder and he's not planning a litter to whelp until September. That puts bringing my new pup home in November. All my other dogs have been spring pups. Any opinions on bird introduction, potty training, not hunting until they are 1, ect would be...

I've heard good things about sand pines, thanks for the responses. I have actually made a reservation for the 30th at Glendarado.

I'm wanting to meet up with 1 or several people to try out a preserve. i have a 16 month in tact male GWP. He is doing very well so far, but not able to get him on as many birds as i would like. any weekend is fine and any location that doesn't require me to buy a membership is fine. I'm open...

Looks like a happy dog

any part of nd, just looking for help getting directed to a productive area.