By Bob and Jody Iler Congratulations – you’ve got a pointing dog pup that is birdy! He’s searching for and finding the birds, possibly pointing, and is chasing with enthusiasm at the flush. He [...]

By Bob and Jody Iler Now that you’ve started your new pointing dog pup out on the “right foot” during those early months, you’re probably champing at the bit to get going on the “real” bird dog [...]

By Bob and Jody Iler                 You’ve decided! You’ve checked out the many pointing dog breeds and determined which one is right for you. Now it’s the happy day when – after doing [...]

By Bob and Jody Iler   If you’re new to the world of pointing dogs, you might feel a bit overwhelmed wondering which breed would be best for you! Some of the breeds you might be familiar [...]

By Bob and Jody Iler Liz, a liver roan German shorthair pup, came into our kennel for training at six months of age. Though she had a great pedigree and was out of field champions and superb [...]

By Bob and Jody Iler It’s your young pointing dog’s first season – and you’re both raring to go! A good buddy of yours has a young pointing dog too. You’re wondering if the two of you should hunt [...]

By Bob and Jody Iler Range and ground pattern are often the subject of lively debates among pointing dog enthusiasts. Is there a difference between the two? Does one affect the other? Can either [...]

  by Bob and Jody Iler Most pointing dog pro trainers use a structured training program that provides a good foundational start. Later on, though, other problems can arise that need [...]

by Bob and Jody Iler “When should I start my pup’s pointing dog training?” Our client, Joe, sat across the table from us in our office as he asked this question. His six-month old female [...]