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Upland Hunting Prostaff

You won't find a bigger mob of dog-training talent than the SportDOG® ProStaff. Our team's chockers with professionals from across the U.S. and Canada. Retrievers, pointers, hounds... no worries about the type or breed of sporting dog, you'll find heaps of combined experience among our specialists. While this team represents a fair dinkum mix of training philosophies, there's one thing they all swear by: the quality and reliability of SportDOG gear.

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

Matt Mates

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

Chris has spent 30 years, since the age of 7, in the bush, hunting whitetail deer, Eastern wild turkey, dove, duck, quail, pheasant, chukar, woodcock, and ruffed grouse. His passion is split between upland bird and waterfowl hunting. He's hunted upland game birds in South Dakota, up and down...Chris has spent 30 years, since the age of 7, in the bush, hunting whitetail deer, Eastern wild turkey, dove, duck, quail, pheasant, chukar, woodcock, and ruffed grouse. His passion is split between upland bird and waterfowl hunting. He's hunted upland game birds in South Dakota, up and down...

Christopher Dunlap

Chris has spent 30 years, since the age of 7, in the bush, hunting whitetail deer, Eastern wild turkey, dove, duck, quail, pheasant, chukar, woodcock, and ruffed grouse. His passion is split between upland bird and waterfowl hunting. He's hunted upland game birds in South Dakota, up and down...

The first time my childhood eyes saw a bird dog on point, I was hooked. A dog frozen in time, nostrils flaring, mouth tasting the scent of the bird that he lives for, and yet resisting by instinct the urge to pounce and flush was the most fascinating and beautiful...The first time my childhood eyes saw a bird dog on point, I was hooked. A dog frozen in time, nostrils flaring, mouth tasting the scent of the bird that he lives for, and yet resisting by instinct the urge to pounce and flush was the most fascinating and beautiful...

Bret Wonnacott

The first time my childhood eyes saw a bird dog on point, I was hooked. A dog frozen in time, nostrils flaring, mouth tasting the scent of the bird that he lives for, and yet resisting by instinct the urge to pounce and flush was the most fascinating and beautiful...

Tony's been involved with hunting dogs for the past 28 years. He first got into hounds and retrievers, and in more recent years he's been involved with the versatile hunting breeds, specifically the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. On average, he goes bird hunting in the area between 30 and...Tony's been involved with hunting dogs for the past 28 years. He first got into hounds and retrievers, and in more recent years he's been involved with the versatile hunting breeds, specifically the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. On average, he goes bird hunting in the area between 30 and...

Tony Nickerson

Tony's been involved with hunting dogs for the past 28 years. He first got into hounds and retrievers, and in more recent years he's been involved with the versatile hunting breeds, specifically the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. On average, he goes bird hunting in the area between 30 and...

I grew up with a few bird dogs. 2 nice little Brittany Spaniels and a few very athletic German Shorthaired Pointers. After I got out of the Navy I wanted to start hunting the uplands again, but birds were scarce and my readiness for a dog was not in the...I grew up with a few bird dogs. 2 nice little Brittany Spaniels and a few very athletic German Shorthaired Pointers. After I got out of the Navy I wanted to start hunting the uplands again, but birds were scarce and my readiness for a dog was not in the...

Patrick Flanagan

I grew up with a few bird dogs. 2 nice little Brittany Spaniels and a few very athletic German Shorthaired Pointers. After I got out of the Navy I wanted to start hunting the uplands again, but birds were scarce and my readiness for a dog was not in the...

Mike Tracy was born into the Field Trial World. Starting at the early age of 7, barely as tall and certainly not as powerful as the English Pointer male named Andy he handled, he took second place in a local Amateur Derby stake. At age 10, Mike won the Pennsylvania...Mike Tracy was born into the Field Trial World. Starting at the early age of 7, barely as tall and certainly not as powerful as the English Pointer male named Andy he handled, he took second place in a local Amateur Derby stake. At age 10, Mike won the Pennsylvania...

Mike Tracy

Mike Tracy was born into the Field Trial World. Starting at the early age of 7, barely as tall and certainly not as powerful as the English Pointer male named Andy he handled, he took second place in a local Amateur Derby stake. At age 10, Mike won the Pennsylvania...

Brice Morris is a keen upland bird hunter and trainer of gun dogs known for top scores in walking field trials due to a well-planned and positive training programme. Brice provides training and guiding services for a premier hunting lodge in the upper Midwest and mentors youth as well as...Brice Morris is a keen upland bird hunter and trainer of gun dogs known for top scores in walking field trials due to a well-planned and positive training programme. Brice provides training and guiding services for a premier hunting lodge in the upper Midwest and mentors youth as well as...

Brice Morris

Brice Morris is a keen upland bird hunter and trainer of gun dogs known for top scores in walking field trials due to a well-planned and positive training programme. Brice provides training and guiding services for a premier hunting lodge in the upper Midwest and mentors youth as well as...

Ben Busby has been hunting since he could walk. He was lucky to have a mum and dad who got him into hunting really young. He bagged his first whitetail deer with a 12-gauge from a garden chair when he was 10. From...Ben Busby has been hunting since he could walk. He was lucky to have a mum and dad who got him into hunting really young. He bagged his first whitetail deer with a 12-gauge from a garden chair when he was 10. From...

Ben Busby

Ben Busby has been hunting since he could walk. He was lucky to have a mum and dad who got him into hunting really young. He bagged his first whitetail deer with a 12-gauge from a garden chair when he was 10. From...

With ten years of training experience specialising in German Shorthairs and yellow Labs, Craig currently works as a guide and lives on a 750-acre game preserve that raises over 40,000 pheasants, chukars and Huns annually. Wern Valley Sportsman Club allows him to constantly train dogs in a bird-rich environment, resulting...With ten years of training experience specialising in German Shorthairs and yellow Labs, Craig currently works as a guide and lives on a 750-acre game preserve that raises over 40,000 pheasants, chukars and Huns annually. Wern Valley Sportsman Club allows him to constantly train dogs in a bird-rich environment, resulting...

Craig Leair

With ten years of training experience specialising in German Shorthairs and yellow Labs, Craig currently works as a guide and lives on a 750-acre game preserve that raises over 40,000 pheasants, chukars and Huns annually. Wern Valley Sportsman Club allows him to constantly train dogs in a bird-rich environment, resulting...

Joe is the owner/trainer of Rooster Run Kennels, specialising in developing dogs for all aspects of hunting. Rooster Run Kennels offers training for pointers and flushers and customises training for each hunter’s type and level of hunting. Rooster Run Kennels is the home of the first retriever to take 1st...Joe is the owner/trainer of Rooster Run Kennels, specialising in developing dogs for all aspects of hunting. Rooster Run Kennels offers training for pointers and flushers and customises training for each hunter’s type and level of hunting. Rooster Run Kennels is the home of the first retriever to take 1st...

Joe Pausha

Joe is the owner/trainer of Rooster Run Kennels, specialising in developing dogs for all aspects of hunting. Rooster Run Kennels offers training for pointers and flushers and customises training for each hunter’s type and level of hunting. Rooster Run Kennels is the home of the first retriever to take 1st...

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,...

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.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.

Gary Sheffer

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.

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...

Aaron has a long history of dog training and upland bird hunting. His passion was so great he pursued a master’s degree in Wildlife Biology. He has an education in upland game ecology and management. He has presented numerous technical papers about upland birds. Aaron was a board member for...Aaron has a long history of dog training and upland bird hunting. His passion was so great he pursued a master’s degree in Wildlife Biology. He has an education in upland game ecology and management. He has presented numerous technical papers about upland birds. Aaron was a board member for...

Aaron Robinson

Aaron has a long history of dog training and upland bird hunting. His passion was so great he pursued a master’s degree in Wildlife Biology. He has an education in upland game ecology and management. He has presented numerous technical papers about upland birds. Aaron was a board member for...

Ed's got a long history of breeding, training, and competing with his bird dogs. He's been a keen outdoorsman his whole life. His focus is on training bird dogs and breeding Brittanys.Ed's got a long history of breeding, training, and competing with his bird dogs. He's been a keen outdoorsman his whole life. His focus is on training bird dogs and breeding Brittanys.

Ed Bullard

Ed's got a long history of breeding, training, and competing with his bird dogs. He's been a keen outdoorsman his whole life. His focus is on training bird dogs and breeding Brittanys.

My father was a passionate bird hunter and amateur dog trainer, and I grew up around dogs. I’ve worked with various hunting breeds for more than 50 years, including pointing, flushing, and retrieving dogs. My father imported a Brittany female from France in 1958, and I fell in love with...My father was a passionate bird hunter and amateur dog trainer, and I grew up around dogs. I’ve worked with various hunting breeds for more than 50 years, including pointing, flushing, and retrieving dogs. My father imported a Brittany female from France in 1958, and I fell in love with...

Kirk Moffitt

My father was a passionate bird hunter and amateur dog trainer, and I grew up around dogs. I’ve worked with various hunting breeds for more than 50 years, including pointing, flushing, and retrieving dogs. My father imported a Brittany female from France in 1958, and I fell in love with...

Ed started Gold Creek Farms in 1985 and it has become one of the top pheasant hunting farms in Ontario, Canada. Farmer Gold Creek Farms offers a wide range of hunting and dog training. Ed has over 20 years of bird dog training to offer to his clients. Gold Creek...Ed started Gold Creek Farms in 1985 and it has become one of the top pheasant hunting farms in Ontario, Canada. Farmer Gold Creek Farms offers a wide range of hunting and dog training. Ed has over 20 years of bird dog training to offer to his clients. Gold Creek...

Ed Bolton

Ed started Gold Creek Farms in 1985 and it has become one of the top pheasant hunting farms in Ontario, Canada. Farmer Gold Creek Farms offers a wide range of hunting and dog training. Ed has over 20 years of bird dog training to offer to his clients. Gold Creek...

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