Unleash Their Potential

We have the gear you need in the moments that matter. From puppyhood to old age, field trials and hunt tests, and the pinnacle of wild pursuits we sell what works and what you can count on.

We Know Our Customers

At Ugly Dog Hunting Co., we know how much your hunting dog means to you and how valuable time in the field is. We’re hunters ourselves, committed to training, testing, and enjoying every season to the fullest. That’s why we only offer gear and equipment we trust and use ourselves. Our team takes pride in guiding you to the right products and providing outstanding customer service. We’re here to help unleash your dog’s potential.

The Ugly Dog Podcast

47. Hannah & Kyle Peterson – A Match Made Over Bird Dogs, Diving Into Cover Dog Trials, and Wanting An Assertive Female Setter.

Hannah & Kyle Peterson are a match made with a shared love of dog training, and then bird dogs in grouse country. In this episode they share their journey into dog training in very separate realms and how they eventually met, married, and now are growing a family, all wh...

45. John Zeman – Letting a Dog Fill Up The Country, The Power of Helping Others Train Their Dogs, and Ensuring Others Have Access to Dog Training Areas

John Zeman got his first German Shorthair in 1978 and has had various types of bird dogs ever since. Through mentors he found field trials and training methods which he now shares with many who show up at his home on Wednesday nights for training. He still runs and judges fi...

45. Greg Blair – An Education in Field Trials and Landing a Dream Job with Purina.

Greg Blair joins the show this week to share his origins in bird dogs, NSTRA, and ultimately field trials. He shares how he landed his dream job at Purina, became a field trial judge, breaks down accessibility in field trialing as well as a look at this year’s National...

44. Ray Esboldt – Finding NAHRA, Kelly Farms, and Keeping Keystone Woods WMA Open to Train Bird Dogs

Ray Esboldt is a member of the Four Points Retriever Club and an avid NAHRA enthusiast. Mike & Ray sat down to discuss his experience going from a meat dog to appreciating the abilities and year round training opportunities or a NAHRA dog. Ray also speaks up about the re...

43. Jacob Walter – Transitioning from Labs to Shorthairs, Going All-In on Bird Dogs, and Why Physical Fitness Is An Underrated Component for Bird Hunting

Jacob Walter joins the show this week to share his journey of upland bird hunting from growing up with Labrador Retrievers to raising a young family with German shorthairs. Jacob also discusses what inspired him to become a local volunteer for Pheasants Forever, how he appro...
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The Ugly Dog Difference

At Ugly Dog Hunting, we’re more than just a retailer – like your bird dog, we’re your trusted partners for bird hunting and dog training. With Ugly Dog Hunting you can trust we bring Real-World Testing to the table leveraging experience with our products in the toughest environments. This knowledge base informs our customer centric approach to service. When you call or email with questions you’ll talk with someone who understands your situation and is going to help give you the best solution for your situation. And lastly, what’s the point of all this if there is no where to pursue our traditions? Ugly Dog Hunting Co. is committed to conservation and actively supports a variety of conservation organizations to ensure a future for wild birds on the landscape.
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