Training, Guiding, Exploring

Unique experiences for outdoor people and their dogs

Train

Structured development of sporting and companion dogs and their owners based out of Annapolis, Maryland with upland destination travel throughout the United States.

hunt

A professional guide is more than someone “who likes hunting”.  At Annapolis Pointing Dog Company a lifetime of experience is backed with formal outdoor education, mentorship from industry professionals, and decades of experience. 

Explore

Do you want to see what is over that next hill?  Annapolis Pointing Dog Company certainly does and spends part of the year traveling to unfamiliar covers seeking upland game across North America.

March – Mid September
The focus during this time is dog training and development

Late September - Late October
The focus during this time is Guiding in Maine and further development of dogs in wild places on wild birds

Late October - Early December
The focus during this time is exploring the central and western United States searching for unique upland hunting experiences for dogs and clients

Mid December - Through March
The focus during this time is exploring the mid-Atlantic and southern portions of the United States searching for wild game birds

Annapolis Pointing Dog Company…

…provides professional dog training and unique upland experiences rooted in tradition, teamwork, and respect for the outdoors. Based in Annapolis, we develop well rounded sporting dogs that are a pleasure both in the home and in the field.  Additionally, we work closely with the dog’s owners to ensure that they are educated not only to handle their dog, but also confidently travel with their dog and pursue wild game birds in the uplands wherever they may be.  Whether you’re building a dependable hunting companion or stepping into unfamiliar terrain and want an experienced guide, our focus is simple: clear expectations, honest work, and results that hold up in the field.

Hear from our Customers

  • Antonio A.

    If you’re looking for exceptional dog training or a first-class guided hunt, I highly recommend Annapolis Point Dog Company LLC. Ira Strouse is friendly, knowledgeable, and truly takes the time to understand your experience so he can tailor the hunt to you. Communication was excellent from start to finish, and I felt fully prepared heading into the day.

    What stands out most is the care Ira has for his dogs. Watching them work together, you can see the trust and partnership between handler and dog. The hunt was both successful and enjoyable, and even as an experienced hunter, I walked away having learned something new. Ira delivers a professional, well-organized, and genuinely rewarding experience. I’m looking forward to hunting with him again.

  • Ed N.

    I have known Ira for a decade or more – upland bird hunting and dog training – and have come away from those experiences with considerable respect for his capabilities, his calm, determined focus, and his success in working with all breeds, particularly bird dogs. Stated simply, Ira has an enviable way with dogs.

    His guiding credentials are similarly excellent, becoming a Certified Guide in Maine and New York which, in addition to his warm and caring nature personality, with his dogs or yours, makes for an unbeatable day in the field.


    I highly recommend Ira for your training or guiding experiences.

  • Charles R.

    I’ve been working with Annapolis Pointing Dog Company LLC and owner/trainer Ira Strouse while training my 19-month-old English Setter, Beileag, and the experience has been outstanding. Ira works with Beileag on days when my work schedule doesn’t allow me to be there, and he also encourages me to join them afield whenever possible so I can learn alongside her. As someone working with my first hunting dog, that hands-on opportunity has been incredibly valuable. Ira has a strong understanding of English Setters and pointing breeds, and he consistently introduces Beileag to a variety of covers and field conditions, making her training both diverse and dynamic. His approach is thoughtful, patient, and clearly shaped by real experience both as a trainer and an upland bird hunting guide. Beileag is progressing with confidence, and just as important, I’m gaining the knowledge and confidence to continue her development in the field. I look forward to continuing our work together and moving into the next phases of her bird dog training. I highly recommend Annapolis Pointing Dog Company to anyone looking for knowledgeable, practical, and dog-focused upland bird dog training.

  • Clay W.

    Ira is an outstanding trainer. He has a great instinct for what each dog needs and tailors everything to both the dog and the owner. His process is thoughtful and deliberate, never rushed, and always focused on bringing out the best in each dog for a lifetime of hunting.

    He’s helped me with two Brittany pups, and I couldn’t be happier with the progress we’re making.