Step 1
Bonding and basic obedience
Name, recall, crate, calm handling, and a dog that enjoys working with you.
Start Bird Hunting
With Your Dog
Real hunts, real dog work, real progress. A clear training path plus practical gear and field decisions you can repeat.
Training style: calm repetition with reward. Safety first. The dog is never the problem.
First Steps
Every reliable bird dog moves through the same four phases. Keep sessions short, repeat what matters, protect confidence, and measure progress by seasons.
POV Series
Short repeatable field moments. No talking, just real hunts with a bird dog in front of you.
Series
Field Decisions
Pressure moments: hit or miss. The dog did its job. You learn timing and discipline.
Explore
Series
Shot Replay
Shot first, then the full sequence, then the same shot in slow motion.
Watch
Series
Field Mistakes
Big misses and gear failures. Honest lessons. The dog is not the problem.
Learn
Series
Simple Hunt
Raw ambient POV: wind, cover, dog work, flush, shot. No voice.
See
From the blog
Short, field-tested insights about dogs, birds and real hunts.
Brittany Puppy Upland Training Checklist
A complete Brittany puppy upland training checklist covering drive, birds, field exposure, and timing to build a confident hunting dog.
Early Bird Work Mistakes
Early bird work mistakes can permanently damage a young bird dog. Learn the most common errors and how to avoid them in early training.
Field Introduction for Pointing Dogs
A complete guide to field introduction for pointing dogs, focusing on confidence, bird exposure, and timing to build natural hunting instincts.
FAQs
Quick answers about training, hunting content, and how to use the site.
What is HuntWithDog?
HuntWithDog is a bird hunting and bird dog training guide built from real upland hunts. It focuses on repeatable training phases, safety, and practical field skills.
What breeds does this site focus on?
Most examples are from Brittanys, but the training principles apply to Pointers, Vizslas, Setters, GSPs, and other pointing breeds.
Where should I start if I am new to bird dog training?
Start with Training and follow the four phases: bonding and obedience, field introduction, early bird work, and first real seasons. The structure matters more than speed.
Do you use an e collar?
Training is calm repetition with reward. An e collar is treated as a safety tool in early outings if a dog panics from gunfire and bolts, which can be dangerous in real fields.
Are the POV videos educational even without voice?
Yes. They show real timing, pressure moments, dog work, and field decisions. The Series pages connect those moments to the training steps and guides.
Do you recommend gear and products?
Yes. The Gear Setup section focuses on field-tested kits and practical setups. Some recommendations may use affiliate links.
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