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Get your hunting dog back in tip-top shape
With roughly nine months off, hunting dogs can get rusty if not worked during the off season. They need to stay physically and mentally fit.[…]
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Bringing your dog on an out-of-state hunting trip
Taking our dogs along on a hunting trip is extra work but well worth it if planned properly and worked out with your outfitter.[…]
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Protecting your hunting dog
We owe it to our 4-legged friends to keep them safe and healthy. Here are some steps to take to ensure your hunting dog is protected.[…]
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Quail, woodcock offer special challenges for hunters, dogs
There are still some places that hold huntable numbers of quail and woodcock where hunters and their dogs can pursue them.[…]
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Joining a retriever club is great for you and your hunting dog
Training and keeping your hunting dog sharp is a year-round obligation. Join a retriever club to do that and make them better.[…]
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Treeing squirrels
February is a great time to chase bushytails. This is when squirrel dogs get their chance, if they haven’t already.[…]
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Everything is prepared for duck season; make sure that includes your dog
Hopefully you’ve been training to get your dog in proper physical shape and focused for big duck hunting season.[…]
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It’s time to train, but use caution with hunting dogs
Keeping a hunting dog in peak physical condition, as well as sharp mentally, can be a challenge during the hotter months.[…]
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Learning to trail wounded deer is a great addition to your dog’s skill set
Another trick to add to your dog’s bag is to train them to blood trail wounded deer, and it’s gaining popularity with each season.[…]
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The bawl and howl of the pack is music to the ears of coon hunters
Scooter Lacoste of Morganza has been raccoon hunting for 45 years and has some advice for those wanting to get started in coon hunting.[…]
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Keep a first aid kit handy for your hunting dog
A well-stocked first aid kit is good insurance and can prove invaluable in the field should your hunting dog need it.[…]
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Dog’s first hunting season
Time to get out there and put some birds on the water and cash in on your dog’s first waterfowl hunting season.[…]
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Dogs mastering “blind retrieve”
One of the metrics of a great dog is the “blind retrieve.” There will be times when a hunting dog won’t see a bird fall.[…]
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Effective waterfowl retrievers must be rock steady to do the job
Training with a group means your hunting dog gets plenty of repetition on longer and multiple marks. It also gives you insight from others.[…]
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Force Fetch
Force fetch is an important step in the foundation of a hunting dog’s training. It begins the transition to more advanced and formal training[…]
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Developing your dog’s love of water and comfort around gunfire
Two fundamental things your waterfowl retriever must have is a love of water and being comfortable around gunfire.[…]