OK gentlemen. . .

[amu_shooter]

I'd vote to go with the Dog, you can buy a rifle later. I have 3 rescue dogs myself, and wouldn't trade them for the world.

Like mentioned above, the connection/bond you form with them is priceless.

 

[Will.284]

My German shepherd is now 7 and meets Me
At the door when I get home I wouldn't trade
Him for any gun

 

[just_jon]

A new gun will not chew your favorite slippers but then it will not dive headlong into a briar patch to retrieve a downed bird. I cannot imagine my life without dogs. The end of the story sucks for sure, but it's a ride I'm willing to take over and over.

 

[Laguna Freak]

I would get the dog if you already have a shotgun.
Here is my new pup, the old one she is replacing is not in the pic....

Does that chocolate dog have some Weimaraner genes?

 

[lyle2231]

Here he is . . .
View attachment 598320

Nice!

 

[stazmania]

What is it? Looks like an Aussie border collie cross with a stiff ear?

 

[Gary in MD]

$1000 won't buy much of a gun these days, get the Pooch.

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

$1000 won't buy much of a gun these days, get the Pooch.

post 13,

 

[ottobounds]

Life is short and humans should have that companion, even if they have traded tennis balls for birds...

 

[sellce]

For me the decision would always be a good dog, alot more coon and bobcats and squirrels where im at then birds, but a good gun is always great aswell so good luck with that decision

 

[Straight Shooter]

What is it? Looks like an Aussie border collie cross with a stiff ear?

Miniature Aussie with a "*****" ear. I left his tail on.

 

[Straight Shooter]

That is a stff ear but it deleted the proper term.

 

[Gary in MD]

My two don't do much hunting, unless it's two legged trespassers LOL

 

[Laguna Freak]

You have $1000 to burn up. It can either go towards a new gun that you have been wanting or a new puppy that has got your attention. What say ye? Dog or gun.

I'm not suggesting that you don't have dog training skills, but if you feel the need, this is the best resource ever published, IMO