
Gary Sheffer
Monticello, IN
Background
Gary has been hunting upland game for 15 years. Training Labradors and German shorthaired pointers for upland hunting is his speciality. Whether hunting pheasant or quail in Indiana, it is a great feeling to see a dog that he has trained point a bird and then retrieve it.
Why I Use SportDOG Brand
I use SportDOG Brand® collars for many reasons. I’ve found they are the easiest to use and most durable e-collar a person can purchase. The staff at SportDOG are excellent people to work with and answer questions.
Favourite Products
ProHunter 2525 and DSL-400 Beeper
Other Senior Prostaff

Matt Mates
I’ve hunted upland game birds from North Dakota to Northern Maine, spending most of my time in my home county of Michigan. My love for pheasants dates back to my days as a youngster, first chasing them with our Labradors, German Shorthaired Pointers, or the occasional contact while running beagles...

Jay Ahling, Sr.
In 12 years of training retrievers, flushing breeds and pointing dogs, Jay has competed in AKC, HRC, NAHRA, and NASTRA-sponsored field events. He concentrates his business on producing obedient, proficient working dogs in both the field and water. Client interaction is an important aspect of his training schedule. He thoroughly enjoys...

Bob Ford
Bob has hunted with beagles from Alabama to the Quebec border in pursuit of swamp rabbits, the eastern cottontail, and hares. He has owned beagles since 1985 and trains his hounds year-round, sometimes competing in field trials, but always conditioning his pack with an eye looking forward to the...

