Loft Tour – Homing Pigeons for Dog Training [Video]
Quick loft tour showing our homing pigeons used for dog training. Birds like these are a key part of building real-world skills and maintaining consistency in training setups.
Quick loft tour showing our homing pigeons used for dog training. Birds like these are a key part of building real-world skills and maintaining consistency in training setups.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/CdDDErMIUjQ?si=ugFeVD_u-I_hk-pK
Proud pup after completing a drag with a dead pheasant. Drags like this build early tracking and recovery skills that are important for real hunting. Started early and done often, these exercises lay the groundwork for confident, capable dogs in the field.
Cute Pudelpointer puppies learning to use the dog door. Simple systems like this help keep cleanup easy while pups gain independence and confidence early on.
Ten miles today. This is the final exam for these homing pigeons. If they come back, I think they’re ready to start training with. Simple test, clear standard.
Young Ida says good morning, jumping off the dock and showing her love for the water. Waterfowl drive, determination, and enthusiasm on full display.
Hot weather means water. Lake life and water love on a day that’s too hot for work—except for jumping off the boat to retrieve. When it’s hot out, water work keeps things fun and safe.
Just to the end of the driveway for their first flight out of the yard. These are homing pigeons we use for dog work. Some days I think it would be easier to just buy feral birds and not mess with keeping homers. But if my teenage daughter is willing to give me ten minutes […]
White is such a cool pup. Watching Pudelpointer pups build confidence through early exposure, movement, and figuring things out on their own. These moments matter.
It’s such a fun season. Taking Pudelpointer pups out on walks as they explore, build confidence, and enjoy their first real time in the field.

