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In this video we will be introducing our 27 week old German shorthair puppy to birds for the first time. This is how we allow the dog to get comfortable, in their own time, with the birds. We move as fast or slow as the dog is able. The goal is to fully engage the dogs prey drive, after this is complete we will use that drive to complete a gun break on the dog.

Here are some clients from Alaska on Arizona Mearn's quail for the first time. Mearn's are difficult for first time hunters. They hold tight and always surprise hunters on the flush. This hunter gets an initial bird up and when swinging to the left, hits a tree, for no shot. Then as the second and third birds come up they fly low over the dog for a NO SHOT call-out. The birds always get a vote.

Here, our GSP Demo, is trailing a gamble's quail we broke off from a covey. The client does a great job with the shot, having to spin around off hand!

End of the season hunt for one of our Minnesota clients. Demo is on point for this great quail single after breaking up the covey!

Client's from Texas and Louisiana out chasing Gambel's quail. This was an epic year for desert birds, but they made you work for it every day. Demo doesn't like it when you miss and he will let you know.

In this video we highlight our 21 weeks old German shorthaired pointer Hank's progress as he learns how to be a hunting dog. We hope you join us on his journey!

In this video we are introducing a new training tool to our 18 week old German Shorthaired Pointer, Hank. The CATO board is an excellent tool for place training and will also be used during Whoa training coming in the near future.

In this video we show you a 17 week update on Hank's progress as we are generalizing the recall and place training commands.

In this video a group of clients came into Arizona to attempt a quail grand slam on the opening weekend of Mearn's season. Check out some of the highlights from the hunt and their triple slams, which were completed on Sunday morning before their flights home!

Conditioning your dogs for post hunt tailgate checks is essential to keeping them healthy and in the hunt. In this video we are showing you what the end state looks like with two of our older dogs. Getting your dogs to this point is relatively easy, it really just takes consistency. Check out all our videos and follow along with all of Hanks progress as he learns all of this from scratch.

In this video we are following Hank's progress in his bird dog training. We are working weekly on targeting, charging the clicker and hallway fetch. At this point Hank knows he is going to get a treat when we hears the clicker. In the coming weeks we will start his place training, stay tuned!

In this video we have Hank, our 11 week old GSP, who is continuing his formal training. During this session we are working on developing his fetch. I have found that the best way to introduce and train this with a young pup is in a hallway where the dog is naturally funneled back into you. If you can create enough excitement this game develops the dog quite easily. Follow along with Hank and all his progress on our instagram and YouTube channels as well.

In this video we have our newest GSP, Hank, starting his formal training. Hank will be working on charging the clicker and some targeting drills. Normally we separate these two drills, but Hank up on charging so fast that I decided to stretch him a bit.

In this video we have Hank who is 11 weeks old and has just started his formal training. We are showing you a brief version of how we condition the dogs for tailgate check-ups post hunt. Without this conditioning tailgate checks can be very frustrating.

We can’t take the safety off for you, we have to draw the line somewhere! Another great client experience hunting mearn’s quail in Southern Arizona. We work hard to give you experiences like these at Ridgeline Pursuit Guide Service.

We try to tell the clients to trust the dogs, but sometimes you think you know better and get surprised. Another great client experience hunting mearn’s quail in Southern Arizona. We work hard to give you experiences like these at Ridgeline Pursuit Guide Service.

Another great client experience hunting mearn’s quail in Southern Arizona. We work hard to give you experiences like these at Ridgeline Pursuit Guide Service.

Another great client experience hunting mearn’s quail in Southern Arizona. We work hard to give you experiences like these at Ridgeline Pursuit Guide Service.

Another great client experience hunting mearn’s quail in Southern Arizona. We work hard to give you experiences like these at Ridgeline Pursuit Guide Service.

Another Ridgeline Pursuit Guide Service client experience in Southern Arizona, hunting for mearn’s quail.

Another great client experience at Ridgeline Pursuit Guide Service in Souther Arizona. Come out and hunt with us!

Here is another client experience at Ridgeline Pursuit Guide Service in Southern Arizona. Come out and hunt with us!