“In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn’t merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog.”

Edward Hoagland

In case you are curious below is a list of food and supplies that I use and highly recommend. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out, always happy talk bird dogs.

A hunting dog sitting on a rocky hilltop with dead birds around it, outdoor landscape in the background, hunting gear nearby.
Two dogs standing on a grassy hillside with rolling hills and a cloudy sky in the background.
A man kneeling in a grassy field, holding multiple ducks and a pheasant, accompanied by a black hunting dog. The man is outdoors under a partly cloudy sky.
A black dog with brown markings wears a collar with an orange device and is on a leash in a field of dry, yellow grass.

Food

Extreme Dog Fuel

This is what I mainly feed in the Pro Athelete 30-20 (red bag), or 26-18 ( green bag).  I have liked it, but it is a little harder to find, only available through dealers, FYI.

Inukshuk

I use this during season when the dogs are going hard and blend it with their normal food.  The 30/25 is what I run, but if you need higher octane 32/32. It is more available and you can get it on Chewy. 

Victor

Before I recently switched to Extreme Dog Fuel, I fed and liked Victor. A great option if EDF is hard to find. Mix with Inukshuk during the hunting season it was great. Available on Chewy.  The Nutra- Pro or Performance.

Dog Training Supplies

Check Cord- 30’ - from Dogs Unlimited

Check Cord - for Puppies from Dogs Unlimited

Whistle/Laynard - Roy Gonia

Wonder-lead - for “Heel”

Bumpers - Black/ White are most versatile 

Bumpers - for Puppies

Collar - don’t over look a quality working collar- it is your connection to the dog and “cueing”. The heavy leather is a good working collar. Some of the nylon and “cool” collars don’t properly do their job.