Dog shooting is about the dumbest most idiotic thing that a hunter can do. It gains publicitiy and is a hot topic. News stations around here love it. Its the one topic that hurts hunters the most IMO. I am not sure why so many love to talk about it over and over. You are also taking your life into your hands. And your families. I know people that would kill you dead and set your house on fire over thier dog. Sure, they should keep them under control. Sure, its thier fault. We all know this. And are you really at a loss that you have to ask the question on the internet?

I have hunted for decades, and have yet to see all these experiences people talk about. Sure, once a year maybe, a dog, and even a cat has spooked game for me. But thats life,its hunting. Epseically if you constantly calling in birds, and at the moment fo truth the dog runs out. Especially on 900 acres. Sorry bud, it doesn't sound right with your story.