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Gary Sheffer

Monticello, IN

Background

Gary's been hunting upland game for 15 years. Training Labs and German shorthairs for upland hunting is his speciality. Whether it's chasing pheasants or quails in Indiana, it's a top feeling to watch a dog he's trained point out a bird and then fetch it.

Why I Use SportDOG Brand

I use SportDOG Brand® collars for heaps of reasons. I’ve found they're the easiest to use and most durable e-collar a person can buy. The staff at SportDOG are top-notch people to work with and answer questions.

Favourite Products

ProHunter 2525 and DSL-400 Beeper

Articles by Gary Sheffer

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Teaching the Drop Command

Down, sometimes referred to as the Down Stay command, is a strong control command. Down is an essential command for all types of working and non-working dogs. The command can be used in a boat, blind, or field. I find it very useful after the hunt, to check the dog...

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Ben Garcia reckons there's one secret to dog training: "Know where you're headed and where you want your dog to end up." Ben reckons that goal is crucial to developing your best mate in the field. With this in mind, Ben treats every dog as an individual,...Ben Garcia reckons there's one secret to dog training: "Know where you're headed and where you want your dog to end up." Ben reckons that goal is crucial to developing your best mate in the field. With this in mind, Ben treats every dog as an individual,...

Ben Garcia

Ben Garcia reckons there's one secret to dog training: "Know where you're headed and where you want your dog to end up." Ben reckons that goal is crucial to developing your best mate in the field. With this in mind, Ben treats every dog as an individual,...

David's background comes from white-tailed deer and duck hunting. He competes and judges in the North American Hunting Retrieving Association (NAHRA). David has title 1 GMHR, 2 MHR, 3 WR, and 2 SR. His dog training focus is primarily on gun dogs and retrievers.David's background comes from white-tailed deer and duck hunting. He competes and judges in the North American Hunting Retrieving Association (NAHRA). David has title 1 GMHR, 2 MHR, 3 WR, and 2 SR. His dog training focus is primarily on gun dogs and retrievers.

David Combs

David's background comes from white-tailed deer and duck hunting. He competes and judges in the North American Hunting Retrieving Association (NAHRA). David has title 1 GMHR, 2 MHR, 3 WR, and 2 SR. His dog training focus is primarily on gun dogs and retrievers.

Vern is a skilled bushman who's been living in Alaska since he was 18. He's got a diverse background; he's been an Alaskan guide for small game, big game, and upland bird hunting. He's also earned a crust training his own dog (a French Brittany) for his guide...Vern is a skilled bushman who's been living in Alaska since he was 18. He's got a diverse background; he's been an Alaskan guide for small game, big game, and upland bird hunting. He's also earned a crust training his own dog (a French Brittany) for his guide...

Vern Nowell

Vern is a skilled bushman who's been living in Alaska since he was 18. He's got a diverse background; he's been an Alaskan guide for small game, big game, and upland bird hunting. He's also earned a crust training his own dog (a French Brittany) for his guide...

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