More: From the grouse coverts of Pennsylvania and the UP in Michigan to the praires of the Midwest, you'll find us chasing the flush. We train hard all year to stay in shape so we can hunt hard all season. At four years of age Pickles has far exceeded any expectations I had as my first bird dog. From day one he's been my best friend, riding along with me in my work truck everyday. At the end of the work day we find a pheasant field or grouse covert to hunt. At night he sleeps at the foot of our bed. There is nothing that can adequately put to words the bond we share.