A bird dog can have all the drive in the world, but without obedience, you’re fighting an uphill battle every time you hunt.

InCamp this week, Alexis Miller joins me to talk about what makes a dependable upland dog. We cover why obedience has to come before everything else, how to help your dog build confidence, and when to trust a dog’s natural instincts versus stepping in as the handler.

We also get into the differences between training pointing dogs and retrievers, using GPS collars to keep dogs safe, hunting steep country, and managing multiple dogs in the field. Whether you’re working with your first bird dog or trying to get more out of the one you already own, there are plenty of tips in this conversation that you can apply this season.

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