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Bird Dog Training

Puppy Program - Introduction to birds and gun fire, here, quartering, - 30-45 days.  German...

Hunts

Turkey hunts White-tailed deer hunts Wild bobwhite quail hunts

Contact

Welcome to Setter Dogs! Jim Gourley 785-249-4316 jim@setterdogs.com Lincoln, Kansas Licensed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture for training, boarding and breeding, as well as for commercial dog training by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

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I live in Richardson, Texas. My wife and I work and we have a modest income. My passion is hunting upland birds with my Setters. Last summer I decided to make a financial sacrifice and send the newest member of my hunting team/family to Jim Gourley for his Puppy Program. It was one of the best decisions I have made where my dogs are concerned. Jim’s experience as a hunter, a guide and a field trialer are evident in his operation. His facilities are a reflection of his dedication to the health and well being of the dog. His training philosophy and training methods are based on what is best for a particular dog and hunter. I especially liked the fact that he balanced the handling (here, whoa, heal aka commands) with exposure to birds. I had worked my puppy on pen raised birds a few times and I had begun working with her on a check cord and leash and had let her out with the big dogs a couple of times at the end of the day at my lease. I could tell she was going to be a difficult dog to reach. At the worst she appeared to be very hard headed and at the best she definitely had a “mind of her own.” I took her to Jim in May. I picked her up in July. Thanks to Jim, I hunted “with” Jennie last fall. She pointed quail and pheasants, rock solid. She hunted like a three year old rather than a puppy. I will be purchasing another puppy this year and I will be sending that puppy to Jim Gourley. I had my eyes opened to the importance of professional training with Jim. I respect his judgement and talent as a trainer but even more I appreciate his love for bird dogs. Sincerely, Robert E. “Robby” Syler – Richardson, TX.

Robert E. “Robby” Syler

Hey Jim, Just wanted to let you know how pleased and excited I am about Dot. Last night we went out in some pretty dreary and wet conditions and she found and held on one hen pheasant, two coveys of quail and several singles out of each covey. I never once had to use the collar and she came back very quickly after the chase. After that first bird she was all business. Thanks for doing such a great job. I BELIEVE!!  Steve Swaffar – Topeka, KS.

Steve Swaffar

Strongly recommend Jim Gourley at Setter Dogs for bird dog training. I sent Oakley to him last year and he turned her into a full blown bird dog. At 2 years old, she is pointing solid, honoring, and retrieving well. He accomplished more in a short time than I ever would have been able to. She has had over 200 birds killed over her this year at Quail Quest Hunting. Beyond happy with her progress!

Zach Halad