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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. […]
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Should you train your own dog or use a professional trainer?
You can train your hunting dog yourself or send the dog to a professional trainer. We’ll take a look at both. […]
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A great hunting dog is the icing on the cake for waterfowlers
Before you start looking for your next “hunting partner,” here are a couple of things to consider when getting a hunting dog. […]