Seasoned Companions: A Guide to Hunting with Senior Dogs
Hunting with a dog is a tradition as old as the hunt itself, and there’s something truly special about heading into the field with a seasoned companion by your side. Hunting with senior dogs is something that every experienced hunter will have to deal with. As your dog ages, its experience and intuition become invaluable […]
What is the Best Dog Food for Gun Dogs?
As hunters, we know that our gun dogs are more than just pets—they are our partners in the field, our loyal companions, and a crucial part of our hunting success. Ensuring they receive the best nutrition is vital for their health, performance, and longevity. This article will guide you through selecting the best dog food […]
Is Your Hunting Dog Steady Every Time in Any Condition?
How a Training Place Board Improves Your Dog’s Skills, Abilities, and Performance Ah, the dog training place board. What a wonderful tool it is! The place board allows you to take your dog out in the field and train them to stay in position, even when they see birds flying overhead. Proper place board training […]
Basic First Aid for Your Sporting Dog Safety
Owning a sporting dog is more than enjoying a leisurely hunt in the early hours and then heading home without a worry. Preventative measures should always be taken to ensure the health and safety of yourself and your animal, especially during hunting dog training. Ask any veterinarian or seasoned hunter, and they will tell you […]
Keeping an Eye Out for Limber Tail in Your Hunting Dogs
Those who enjoy the thrill of the hunt alongside their sporting dogs may have never come across limber tail before. In fact, there are quite a few veterinarians who have never seen the condition. That is why we thought it essential to cover this topic, as limber tail is quite painful for your pup and […]
Does a Dog’s Vision Matter in Hunting Dog Training?
Contrary to popular myths about hunting dog training wherein sports dogs retrieve bumpers, dogs do not see only in black and white. That idea was born from a single Dog Week magazine article that said dogs have poor vision and can only see single shades and outlines of an object. The reality is much different. Not only […]