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09/07/2024

“And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years” ~ Genesis 1:14
When you see the wonders of the night sky and the heavens above, you can’t help but to .

09/07/2024

“When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God, he dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning, like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth.” ~ 2 Samuel 23:3-4
Raising and training Bird Dogs or any dog for that matter, requires a lot of patience, love, and wisdom. In order for them to prosper, we have to understand when and how to discipline, how to get through to them, and how to love them in the right way. If you think about it, our dogs have the natural instincts to hunt birds, we’re just providing the leadership necessary to bring them to their full potential.
The best trainers (and owners) are the ones who’ve figured out how to do all of these things in a fair and equitable manner. Through this style of leadership our dogs truly begin to excel in their training and achieve their full potential in the field and in the home.
As Christians we have a leader who’s perfect in every aspect, especially in His leadership abilities. He’s walked in our shoes yet He remained sinless. He loves us to the point of having laid down His life as an atonement for our sins. He understands the necessity of discipline but chooses to administer it with love.
He’s the leader we should all aspire to be as we realize the power of His leadership through grace, love, and wisdom in helping us reach our full potential. Just as bad trainers have resulted in a lot of bad problems in dogs, following the wrong leader in your life can do the same to you!
The question is, who will you follow? Will you seek the glorious light of the Lord? You’d be surprised how clearly you can see once you step from the darkness of the world and into His light as you choose to follow him.

09/01/2024

Born to be Champions, but aren’t we all?
Earning the title of champion is kind of like capturing the perfect photo; a lot of things have to line up perfectly in order for it to happen.
Even when it all does finally come together, there’s often been a lot of time, hard work, training, and discipline that’s taken place to make it possible.
None of us were perfect in the beginning and history has shown time and time again cases where the overlooked and undervalued achieve great things. Just look at the story of David in the Bible!
The point is this, don’t give up on a dream, a pup, or yourself just because it doesn’t seem likely or possible in the beginning. If you work hard, have patience, trust the process, and , you’ll always come out better on the other end!

08/29/2024

Prairie Mornings
With the sun rising on the horizon and nothing between you and it but acres of beauty and working Bird Dogs, there’s really nothing like it.

08/21/2024

“FIT Point’s His Glorious Grace” NA PZ 1 / 110
At 5 months and 17 days old on test day, to simply say we’re proud of her would be an understatement. It’s a true blessing to be able have dogs from our breeding perform the way Grace did this weekend!
The future is bright with this one!
We can’t thank our home Chapter (White Creek NAVHDA) enough for hosting such a well run test!

08/16/2024

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” ~James 1:17
I’d venture to guess that our Bird Dogs would whole heartedly agree that “every good and perfect gift is from above.” They scan the skies waiting for us to fire the perfect shot, giving them the opportunity to find and retrieve it back to our hand.
The problem with this is that even the most skilled shooter will at times miss a bird in flight. This human “problem” is a great demonstration our inability to live up to the perfection of the Lord. While we regularly miss the mark, be it in shooting or living a righteous life, He never does. His aim is perfect and we can count on him to consistently provide for us. His light is always upon us, lighting our path or bringing us back from the shadows of our trials and sin.
So while our misses may leave the birds in the air and our Bird Dogs wanting, the Lord’s perfect light is always coming down upon us and as long as we seek His gifts, we’ll never be left wanting!

08/13/2024

The strength of focus lies in its ability to turn intentions into actions.
Think about that one for a minute or ten.
We love to see the focus in the eyes of our dogs and know all too well how capable they are of accomplishing anything they set their minds to.
But if someone were to measure our focus based on how well we turn our intentions of training our dogs (or reinforcing the training we paid for) into actual action, how would we measure up?
Are you as focused as you think you are? Are you as focused as you could be?
With the season quickly approaching, it’s time to get dialed in and start getting after it!
If you need help with your training or are looking to get a dog in with us, NOW is the time to reach out! We’re already booking into February 2025 and August/September 2025 touch-up spots are already almost full.

08/07/2024

Hard work in this life will get you far, but hard work for the Lord in this life will carry into eternity.

08/06/2024

“Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” ~Psalm 34:5
How many times have we looked at our Bird Dogs and thought to ourselves or commented to others about how intense, magnificent, or beautiful they look, solely based on their facial expression? The fact is, we can tell a lot about a pup, solely based on their expressions and their eyes.
For many of us one of the early lessons we attempt to teach our children as we prepare them for life is the necessity of looking a person in the eyes when you’re speaking to them. It may seem like a small and trivial gesture but in the realm of respect, integrity, and trustworthiness it means a lot.
In the same manner, when we turn our eyes to God as we seek His face and rely on Him while placing our faith and trust in His Son our Lord and Savior, it matters! There’s a palpable change that takes place in our lives which becomes evident to those around us. We can look out into the world with confidence knowing we’re released from the guilt and burden of our sin thanks to Him.
Much like our pups who always give themselves away when they’ve done something wrong by hanging their heads or refusing to look at us, we tend to do the same. Regardless of if we’ve just sinned, currently enduring trials, or have received the blessing of things we’ve prayed for, we should never shift our gaze or attempt to hide our eyes from the Lord. For it’s in these times which we should be seeking His face all the more!

08/05/2024

Unlike your favorite shotgun, you only get one shot at this life. Make it count!
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07/29/2024

“I shall run the way of Your commandments, For You will enlarge my heart.” ~Psalm 119:32
Be it while handling a dog from horseback or foot the expectation is the same; on our release, we not only hope but expect to see them enthusiastically run as hard as they can in the direction we send them. For them, our command to hunt offers a freedom to their heart and the ability to pursue their truest desire, hunting birds.
As Christians we’re commanded many times to go into the world and spread the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ. We’ve heard verses such as Matthew 28:19-20 known as The Great Commission, Mark 16:15, and Romans 10:15 and can probably recite them, but how often do we run into the world sharing the Gospel with enthusiasm?
We dedicate countless hours to training and preparing our dogs prior to sending them into the field, but in all honesty, we’ll never be able to fully and completely prepare and equip them. On the other side of this, before the Lord sends us out into the world, He fully and completely equips us to fulfil His commandments! As Psalm 119:32 tells us, He “enlarges” our hearts, or makes them free from the constrictions of the world and fills it with love, hope, and charity. Even more, He provides the Holy Spirit to serve as a guide, direct, and teach us in our obedience to His command to spread the Gospel.
The Lord’s already given us our “release” command and we know what we’re supposed to do! The question is, are we going to be that young pup that decides to potter about or run in another direction hunting for itself, or are we going to eagerly run out into the world enthusiastically spreading the Gospel with hearts filled with the an unrestricted love of the Lord?

07/27/2024

As I look back at some of my favorite shots from this past season and start to get excited about the next, this end of hunt snapshot earned the title this week.
While Indiana isn’t known for its wild bird populations, there are definitely spots where they can be found.
This photo was from the conclusion of our first hunt after finding one of those secret spots. It’s one of those hunts where we’re certain to carry the memories with and tell the stories of until our dying day.
While I love to see my own dogs in action, I’d rather see yours! So join in on this and let’s relive our most memorable moments from this season together! Make sure to tag us and use !
Let’s see your favorite shots from this season!

07/26/2024

“Living On the Edge”
When you’re getting a pup ready to go spend some time with Dan DiMambro to start it’s career, and he tells you to make sure you spend some time with it learning to run edges, that’s EXACTLY what you do!
He may be young, but it’s hard not to get excited about this young pup when you see him work a field.

07/18/2024

A lot can be missed and hidden behind the charming allure of worldly beauty, but a reverent awe of the Lord is clear, enduring, and worthy of praise!

07/15/2024

It was quite the Quackmire when the realized his current policy doesn’t cover Bird Dog encounters!

07/13/2024

The “I don’t care if it’s 18:36, 94 degrees, you’ve been training for 10 hours, and the crates are empty; GO CATCH SOME MORE BIRDS!” Look.
There’s ZERO chill when it comes to these dogs, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

07/10/2024

“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” ~ 1 Timothy 1:15
There’s nothing more we love to see than our Bird Dogs standing tall and proud with their tails straight as an arrow while on point. The thing many unfamiliar with Bird Dogs don’t understand is the amount of time we spend training a dog to hold that tail straight.
As Christians we stand tall and proud as we exude an air of confidence in our Christian morals, beliefs, and salvation. Similar to the way people unfamiliar with Bird Dogs fail to understand the work it takes to train a tail to stand straight, unbelievers also lack an understanding of how the sacrifice of Jesus Christ which ultimately rendered our crooked pasts, straight coupled with the works of the Holy Spirit within us to cause us to stand so confident.
On the other side of it, we as Christians often fail to realize how intimidating and “perfect” we can come across to unbelievers. This is not to say we should stand any less resolute in our salvation or Christian life, but we should always remember where we came from and who brought us to where we are today! For just like the dog in this picture, we ALL show a glimpse of our crooked tails to the world, from time to time, daily even.
None of us are perfect, but thankfully through our Lord and Savior, we’ve been forgiven of our crooked pasts. The question is, are you inviting unbelievers to stand alongside you in your in your confidence in Jesus, or is your proud and judgmental stance pushing them away?

07/08/2024

Get focused!
Be intense!
Be intentional!
Mondays don’t have to and shouldn’t be the roughest day of the week. The weekend’s behind you, but the rest of the week is waiting and it’s full of opportunity.
The question is; what will you do with it? Will you flounder through the week or will you deliberately set goals and attack it?
Do you know what else is in front of us in our near future? This next Upland Hunting Season! What are you going to do THIS week to impact NEXT season?
Let’s go! Get focused! Get after it!

07/06/2024

Blessed to have turned another shorthair puppy into an official Bird Dog!
Lil “Sunny” boy has a long way to go, but he’s on his way!
A huge thank you to the Tovey family for trusting us with their boy!

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07/05/2024

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” ~2 Corinthians‬ ‭3:17‬
Today, as we celebrate the independence and freedom of this great nation, this verse serves as a great reminder of our greatest source of freedom; the Lord.
Having Retired from Active Duty after 24 years of service, I swore to protect and defend our nation and its freedoms, all the while knowing that our true freedom comes not from the Soldiers or government but from the Lord.
While governments and militaries may provide a temporary and worldly freedom from the oppression and destruction of foreign adversaries, the Lord provides an eternal freedom from the oppression and destruction of sin. A freedom which allows those who give their lives to Him by placing their faith in His death, burial, and resurrection, to rest assured that the debt owed for their sin has been paid.
The freedom He provides will endure for all of eternity and was bought with the death of one man, Jesus Christ. The sacrifice of Jesus stands in stark contrast to the sacrifice of the millions of lives which have been laid down in countless wars throughout history for freedoms which seemingly never last,
So today, as we celebrate the freedom of our nation, we should each bow our heads, give thanks and celebrate the spirit of the Lord which resides in each believer, giving us an eternal freedom from the bo***ge of our sins!
The only question this leaves us to ask is; are we truly free? Have you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior and gained the eternal freedom only He can provide? If you have, are you living each day in a manner worthy of His sacrifice and courageously proclaiming His Word and Name to the World as you’re free to do within our great Nation?
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

07/02/2024

Going for gold!
We don’t compete in Dock Diving, but in honor of the upcoming , let’s hear those scores on “Lexi’s” form in the “1 meter pond bank diving event.” 🤣

07/02/2024

Sure your GSP can find and retrieve upland birds, but can it find and retrieve waterfowl?
Did you know that the German Shorthaired Pointer is recognized by the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA), as one of their currently recognized 31 breeds of versatile hunting dogs?
Each of these breeds possess the versatility required to locate, point, and retrieve upland game, find and retrieve wounded waterfowl, and serve as well-mannered companions in the home.
If you’re not working your shorthair in the water, you’re leaving an entire other side of its potential untapped!
Find your local NAVHDA chapter and learn what your dog is truly capable of!

06/29/2024

Where beauty and power are found intertwined, is where you’ll discover the masterpiece known as elegance.
Each trip afield with your is like stepping through the threshold of the most prized art exhibit in the world. An exhibit where the beauty of the landscape and the power of the dog perfectly intertwine to form an indescribable elegance. An exhibit where each movement of the dog amidst the beauty of the landscape paints a new masterpiece of elegance right before your eyes.
However, like the Louvre, the Metropolitan, or Guggenheim, if you rush through its halls in an attempt to get to one particular piece, you’ll miss the full beauty it has to offer. So slow down and take the time to truly appreciate the beauty and elegance of it all.

06/27/2024

“For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.” ~Romans 8:7
If you’ve spent any amount of time training Bird Dogs or hunting with ones that’ve either failed to be trained very well or their training hasn’t been reinforced, you can instantly see when one’s hunting for you vs. when it is hunting for itself. A dog that’s hunting for itself is a difficult dog to handle. They’re disobedient, unresponsive to commands, and honestly not a lot of fun to deal. At the root of it their mind is fixated one one single thing; their desire to catch the bird to satisfy THEIR desire.
As Christians when we allow ourselves to become fixated on the things of the world, we all too often start to act just like our unruly dogs in the field. Our sins increase, we begin to ignore the Word of God, and we stray from the Christian path He’s set before us. We begin to place importance on OUR desires over that of God’s just like our dogs do when they begin to hunt for themselves.
Having experienced the anger and frustration stemming from an unruly dog in the field, I can only imagine the frustration, anger, and sadness the Lord feels when we act this way. He desires and demands the same level of obedience from us as we do from our Bird Dogs, yet how often do we give Him so much less?
As Christians, we should strive to remain continually focused on Him and our Heavenly desires instead of that of the world. Continually reinforcing our connection and obedience to Him like we do with our pups. While there’re a million training manuals and methods when it comes to our Bird Dogs, there’s only one when it comes to our faith and it’s perfect! We just need to make sure we’re not only getting into His Word daily but also applying it to our lives!
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06/23/2024

He can deliver us from our greatest troubles, but we have to trust and believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and have faith!

06/23/2024

“Excuse me Sir, I’ve been trying to reach you about your bird’s extended warranty.”
Ending birds and starting pups. Would you have it any other way?

06/22/2024

Favorite Shots Friday
After a little break from reminiscing due to being overly busy with the present, I finally found a little time to look back at some of my favorite shots from this past season. This week, a shot I snapped during a hunt I was guiding earns the spot for “Favorite Shots Friday.”
I love hunting birds, but the aspect I love the most about it isn’t about shooting birds at all. It’s about the dogs, the people, the stories and the time spent in God’s creation. So when I have the opportunity to guide I love the way it allows me to work the dogs, hear people’s stories, do a lot of “shooting,” without carrying a gun and leave the field with a “limit” of photos. Each of which telling a story and documenting a day, a hunt, and a memory for a group of people experiencing the .
While I love to see my own dogs in action, I’d rather see yours! So join in and let’s relive our most memorable moments from this past season together! Make sure to tag us and use !

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CONGRATULATIONS Mac and the entire @mbmc_racing family!! . Our favorite Driver went to @darlingtonraceway this weekend to race with the @nascaryouth and knocked out a top 4 finish! . We could not be happier for you Mac and we’re already pulling and praying for your upcoming race back home with the @ncqma! . If you haven’t done it already, please go give @mbmc_racing a follow and check out what #QuarterMidgetRacing is all about! . For those of you who’re already running dogs this weekend on the prairies as the seasons started to open, stay safe, good luck, and as always HAVE FAITH! . #Family #Racing #BirdDogs #UplandHunting #Nascar #American #Traditions #ncqma #NascarYouth #cookout #orvis #americanhatco #positivetimes➕✖️ #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

Are you Tracking? . When it comes to the @navhdainternational Natural Ability Test, I’d argue that the Tracking test is the most dreaded of the three events. . Since tracking is largely a mental exercise for the pup, it’s important to keep them engaged and interested in the task, ESPECIALLY early in its training. . When pups are food driven and naturally love Inukshuk Professional Dog Food, there’s a definite advantage to using it as a tool to assist in training. When you do, you’re also investing in their future health, growth, and development! . While the Natural Ability Tracking event may require a large amount of mental focus, it’s a no brainer to include @inukshukdogfood into the training program! . #poweredbyInukshuk #InukshukDogFood #CoreyNutrituon #navhda #NaturalAbility #Tracking #trainingday #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #FITPointKennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

It could be worse…. But then again, there are a lot cheaper addictions out there too. 🤔 . #addicted #birdbrain #birddog #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #dogtrainer #birddogtraining #gsp #shorthair #inukshukdogfood #poweredbyinukshuk #birdhunting #navhda #GSPCA #trainingday #everydaybetter #puppylove #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

You can look, but don’t touch! . We’ve all heard those words, usually coming from our parents as we visited everywhere from museums to stores. In those cases, usually it was because they were scared we’d break something they’d have to replace. It wasn’t necessarily because our mere touch would bring the item’s value down. I do concede that there are priceless museum pieces which could be ruined by a single fingerprint. . Lucky for us, our dogs aren’t these rare masterpiece museum pieces. They’re living beings which desire interaction and affection. If they’ve been trained and socialized properly, you’re not going to ruin a dog by interacting with it. (There’s always a catch so here comes this one)… as long as you realize that every interaction is a training event and you treat it as such! . If you’re playing “fetch,” structure it so they’re retrieving the way you want them to retrieve in the field. If you don’t want them to do something normally, don’t allow it to happen during play. Even in this video, “Princess Rocky” isn’t running crazy around the house, he’s on one of his beds, and he isn’t chewing on the accoutrements 🤦🏻‍♂️. The girls aren’t doing anything with him even remotely close to what goes on in the field, so they’re good! . Building that relationship is important, it’s healthy, and it isn’t going to hurt your dog’s progress or ability in the field. You just have to be smart about the play and solid in your training! . #makeadifference #mentor #outdoorkids #dogtraining #dogtrainer #kidswhohunt #thefuture #mentorship #birddogs #gundogs #uplandhunting #finalrise #inukshukdogfood #foodforthought #orvis #beretta #projectupland #family #outdoors #girlswithhounds #positivetimes➕✖️ #herupland #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

“Hi, my name’s Floyd, and I’m a bird-aholic.” . #birdbrain #intervention #uplandaddiction #inukshukdogfood #PoweredByInukshuk #quailhunting #dogtraining #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

Success is found in the daily commitment to being better today than yesterday, and better tomorrow than today. . She’s far from being finished but after a slow start and only having being here for a couple of weeks, I’d say we’ve had some success! . This is the pup I posted a video of a few days ago in which I was using launchers and no verbal commands to get her to stop breaking in on the birds. Since then I’ve done no formal “whoa” or steadiness work aside from randomly placed launchers as a means to keep her honest. As you can see, it’s paid off as she’s holding pretty steady through the flush. . She’s far better than yesterday but tomorrow is another day with another set of lessons! . We’re beyond blessed have the trust and confidence of the families and owners who allow us to do what we love and help to bring the potential out of young pups like this one! . @rodger851 🐾 “Nellie” . #birddog #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #inukshukdogfood #gsp #shorthair #quail #quailforever #americanhatco #garminfishhunt #poweredbyinukshuk #orvisdog #berettadogs #huntbirds #birdhunting #birddogoftheday #pointer #americanupland #navhda #trainingday #everydaybetter #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

Quality TRAINING or Quality Content?? . I get asked a lot about our content and how we do it while still focusing on the training. Well, it’s easy, in our world it’s 100% about the training, and the photos, videos, and content always come second. . The content came about from the way I train and use technology to help me do it. Think about it… don’t professional athletes and coaches watch game video to help them pick apart form in order to improve? Why should we as professional Bird Dog trainers be any different? . I’ve done it for years training and coaching Olympic Lifting, so it naturally made sense to carry it over into the field training Bird Dogs. . My eyes can’t catch every flinch or movement as I go to flush or shoot, especially when I’m training alone, so I started setting up cameras. Every night I’d go back and watch video frame by frame to look for movement or issues I needed to address. So now I have all this film I’ve used for training purposes, instead of deleting it, why not repurpose and share it? . I’ve mentioned how I use film to improve the pups on a few podcasts and as of late have heard other trainers mention how they’ve incorporated it into their programs. Let me know if you do or start using it and are seeing the benefit from it! . #trainingtips #dogtraining #birddog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #inukshukdogfood #poweredbyinukshuk #versatile #dogsofinstagram #garminfishhunt #dji #djimavic #birdhunting #mygundog #birddogoftheday #pointer #gspca #orvis #navhda #trainingday #lightroom #quailforever #fitpointkennels #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #birddogblessed #havefaith

Why wait? . There are a lot of people who will argue that you should wait until 5-6 months of age or even later to begin formal training. While I may not agree with the philosophy as a blanket method for all dogs, I do believe it is probably the right answer for certain individual dogs in very specific situations. . By and large, however, to wait that long you’re missing out on the opportunity to lay a solid foundation during a key time in the development and learning of that young pup. Within those first few months you have the ability to develop a bond, build an insatiable prey drive and desire to work, establish the tenets of field obedience, and bolster its confidence to the point near fearlessness. . The great thing about this is, it can and should all be done without a bunch of harsh corrections, hacking, or pressure. If you take the time to build them up right, starting as early as you possibly can, you’ll have the hunting dog AND family companion you’ve always desired! . And because I know you’re wondering, “FIT Point’s His Glorious Grace” aka: Grace, is a pup out of our breeding and was a day shy of 4 mos. old when we took this video. . #retriever #puppy #birddog #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #trainingtips #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #dogtraining #birddogtraining #gsp #shorthair #inukshukdogfood #poweredbyinukshuk #navhda #trainingday #everydaybetter #puppylove #faith #garmindog #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

They may move a little too much when they’re little, but there always comes a day when you’d love to have it back! . Enjoy the process, the puppy phase only lasts so long but is more important than you realize. . #puppy #birddog #gundog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #trainingtips #dogtraining #birddogtraining #gsp #quailhunting #quailforever #hunting #shorthair #inukshukdogfood #poweredbyinukshuk #birddogoftheday #orvis #mygundog #pointer #americanupland #navhda #trainingday #everydaybetter #puppylove #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

Regardless of how long ago your first Bird Dog was, I’m willing to bet you wouldn’t still be running them if you didn’t feel that initial excitement that came with the first kill over your first dog. . Most of us can still remember the day and still feel that same emotion with every first bird we take over a new pup. For me, even as a professional trainer, it’s one of the things I love the most and the point in training I look forward to more than any other. . It’s a day in which we can officially call a pup an actual Bird Dog and the owner begins to imagine hunts for seasons to come with their dog. The work isn’t finished here but as with all things, you always have to start with that first step! . #firststeps #birddog #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #englishpointer #gsp #shorthair #inukshukdogfood #poweredbyinukshuk #orvisdog #quailforever #birdhunting #pointer #banded #positivetimes➕✖️#billyswesternwear #shotkam #gspca #navhda #trainingday #everydaybetter #puppylove #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

The strength of a Bird Dog, a house, and even the largest of empires comes from its foundation. . If the materials used to make the foundation are low quality, the performance of everything resting on it will be low as well. . When it comes to our Bird Dogs in the field, their nutrition is foundational to everything we do. We start training them as soon as we can, but are we fueling their bodies the way we should from the beginning? In the same manner, we expect them to hunt hard and train harder day in and day out, but are we feeding them a food that ensures they’ll have the energy to do it? . While many companies fall short in a lot of the areas we find important when it comes to our Bird Dogs, Inukshuk Professional Dog Food was invented to keep up with the extreme nutritional demands of the Bird Dogs we love. Additionally, with their strict quality control standards, it’s a food you can trust! . #poweredbyInukshuk #InukshukDogFood #CoreyNutrituon #birddog #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #englishpointer #gsp #shorthair #birdhunting #mygundog #chewy #pointer #americanupland #navhda #trainingday #gspca #foundation #shotkam #dogfood #petfood #pointerpuppy #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

It’s been a BUSY few weeks! For those who like the cliff-notes: 1. We were #BirdDogBlessed at the recent AKC Hunt Test and titled 5/5 dogs we ran! 2. A HUGE thank you to @inukshukdogfood for working with the GSPCI and us to make sure every handler who entered a dog into the Test were able to ensure their pups had the nutrition they required to perform their best by being #PoweredByInukshuk! 3. I had the honor and privilege of spending some time recording with Evan and Luke from @wildfaithpodcast this past week for an episode which was released, YESTERDAY! We spent some time talking about the Lord, Bird Dogs, and everything between. It’s available on all of your favorite podcast streaming platforms so go give it a listen. I pray it will be as much as an inspiration and blessing to your day as it was to mine as we recorded it! And while you’re at it, go ahead and subscribe and give those guys a follow! 3. Summer’s here! The hard work and training in the heat will pay off in the fall and winter, but be safe and (in my best Drill Sergeant voice) DRINK WATERRRRRRRR! . #birddog #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #englishpointer #gsp #shorthair #inukshukdogfood #orvis #orvisupland #orvishunting #wildfaith #podcast #hunttest #gspca #psa #positivetimes➕✖️ #birdhunting #americanupland #navhda #trainingday #everydaybetter #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #havefaith

I get asked a lot if we only train shorthairs…. . The answer is always NO. Followed by a, BUT we train them to do shorthair things! . #birddogtraining #trainingday #birddog #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #dogtrainer #dogtraining #gsp #labrador #shorthair #lablove #inukshukdogfood #poweredbyinukshuk #birdhunting #finalrise #orvis #pointing #americanupland #retriever #everydaybetter #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

Addictions…. Some are legal some aren’t, some cost a fortune while others not so much. There’s ones no one knows about and others you just can’t hide. They come in all forms but any bird hunter will tell you, they don’t get much more expensive than the #BirdDog addiction! . Lucky for us, at least they’re legal, and there’s no way it could ever be one of those addictions we hide because it’s all we talk about! 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️ . #iykyk #addiction #birddog #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #englishpointer #gsp #shorthair #inukshukdogfood #poweredbyinukshuk #orvisdog #berettadogs #furvor #birdhunting #birddogoftheday #navhda #everydaybetter #puppylove #pointerpuppy #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #fitpointbirddogs #birddogblessed #havefaith

I’ve actually been served worse in Army dining facilities over the course of my 24 years. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣 . All joking aside, we’re particular about what we put into our dogs, so being able to trust the ingredients in and the company behind their food is a must. . Any company can TALK about their dedication to quality, the animals, and people but does their track record match their messaging? . If you don’t have a complete unwavering confidence in the food you’re currently feeding and company behind it, maybe it’s time you made a change. . Reach out to us, the @inukshukdogfood team, or any of the trusted resellers located across the country! . #poweredbyInukshuk #InukshukDogFood #CoreyNutrituon #birddog #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #englishpointer #gspca #nbha #dogfood #gsp #shorthair #nutrition #birdhunting #chewy #pointer #positivetimes➕✖️ #pheasantsforever #furvor #navhda #puppylove #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

Talk about it or Train about it. . You can’t expect your #BirdDog to be viewed and respected as a “great hunting Bird Dog” if you don’t invest the time it takes to not only get it there but then maintain it. . Now is the time to stop talking about what your dog could or should be and start working towards what it can be! . Decide what you want for your dog and what the best use of your available time in getting it there is. There’s a lot of time invested in earning a string of titles that looks like the alphabet following a dog’s name. I’m by no means saying those aren’t important or great accomplishments, I’m simply saying, in a world where time is limited, if you have a BIRD DOG which you intend to actually hunt and maybe even test with, could that time be better spent in the field? I don’t know. That answer is different for each individual. . What I do know is the training is never finished when it comes to a good Bird Dog. There’s always something you can refine, reinforce, or improve on. So each day you wait, hope, wish, or talk about it, is one day further you are from getting your dog to where you’d like to be! . Thanks for attending my #TedTalk . #training #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglife #trainingtips #trainingmindset #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #dogtraining #birddogtraining #gsp #shorthair #inukshukdogfood #poweredbyinukshuk #birdhunting #positivetimes➕✖️#finalrise #navhda #gspca #everydaybetter #bandedbrands #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

Steadiness is the natural outcome of a steady training process. . Consistency and the basics are two things I’d say you can never have enough of in your training program. Trust the process, maintain consistency, train and reinforce the basics, and set realistic expectations for training sessions, and you’ll take your pup far! . Same drills, different dog, varying levels of training, same result. Albeit a little more refined in this case, but this particular pup needed to revisit this drill to tighten up the little steps he was taking after the shot. Don’t be afraid to take a dog back to the basics when they need it! . #trainingtips #birddog #gundog #pointingdog #uplandhunting #birddoglifevest #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #dogtraining #birddogtraining #gsp #shorthair #inukshukdogfood #poweredbyinukshuk #birdhunting #rodeokinghats #pointer #gspca #quail #quailforever #navhda #bandedbrands #everydaybetter #kurandadogbeds #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

The work is never done when it comes to a #BirdDog. . This video isn’t to show how great the dog work is, it‘s to show the reality of how great it isn’t, even though it should be. I post it to show that even great dogs have off days and to hopefully give someone somewhere a little encouragement. . . This dog hasn’t moved an inch after the shot for several weeks. Worse than that is the fact that I couldn’t tell you the last time he dropped a bird before a drop command or when I’ve had to correct his heel position during a retrieve. Yet, I saw all three on the same bird. . At the end of the day, they’re a lot like us; they’ll all have “those” days or “moments” from time to time, but we can’t allow those days to get us down and discouraged. Patience and consistency is key. Keep your cool, keep working, and you’ll both get through it! . 🐾 FIT Point’s Lord is My Rock “Rocky” Owners: FIT Point Bird Dogs . #gundog #pointingdogs #uplandhunting #birddoglife #trainingtips #furvor #orvishunting #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #dogtraining #birddogtraining #gsp #shorthair #inukshukdogfood #poweredbyinukshuk #birdhunting #americanhatco #positivetimes➕✖️ #pointer #gspca #navhda #trainingday #everydaybetter #faith #faithinthepointbirddogs #fitpointbirddogs #fitpointkennels #birddogblessed #havefaith

What can I say 🤷🏻‍♂️. There’s just something irresistible about a cowboy hat to some women. “Penny” just happens to be one of ‘em. 🤣 . #cowboystyle #cowboyhat #birddogtraining #Pointer #englishpointer #DogTraining #UplandHunting #reeltalk #uplandlife #trainingday #orvisupland #orvishunting #orvis #uplandbird #hunting #baileyhats #americanhatco #positivetimes➕✖️ #PoweredbyInukshuk #Birddogs #Gundogs #NAVHDA #rodeokinghats #InukshukDogFood #CoreyNutrition #FaithInThePointBirdDogs #FITPointBIrdDogs #FITPointKennels #BirdDogBlessed #havefaith

Have Patience and Trust the Process. . She came in not really wanting to get close to birds but by the end, she loved birds and had me not really wanting to let her go home. . #everydaybetter #puppy #Training #gsp #birddogtraining #Pointer #DogTraining #UplandHunting #uplandbird #hunting #FinalRise #Orvis #HuntBirds #PoweredbyInukshuk #Birddogs #Gundogs #GSP #NAVHDA #InukshukDogFood #gdiy #americanhatco #positivetimes➕✖️ #kentcartridge #beretta #FaithInThePointBirdDogs #FITPointBIrdDogs #FITPointKennels #BirdDogBlessed #havefaith