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Training quality service dogs for veterans
Founded in May of 2018 by Cody Bellanger, United States Veteran Service Dogs trains and provides service dogs to veterans free of charge.[…]
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Teaching your hunting dog how to mark multiple birds
An avid hunter himself, Tyler Davis of North Pontchartrain Retrievers knows the practical reason for training dogs on multiple marks.[…]
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Protecting your hunting dog from danger
We invest a lot of time, money and effort in our four-legged friends, so keeping an eye on them during hunting season is important.[…]
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Hunt tests are great fun for both the dog and handler
If you’re trying to keep a dog at the top of its game, training in the “off season” fills the void. Why not give hunt tests a try?[…]
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Getting your duck dog ready
Switching a dog from a mark to a blind can be tough simply because you’re pulling a dog off a mark it can see and onto another it can’t.[…]
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Hounding feral hogs
Joey Kent and Casey Kimble share their knowledge of training bay dogs and catch dogs to hunt feral hogs in Louisiana.[…]
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Dogs being dogs in the offseason
With about 8 months until the early teal season in September, keeping hunting dogs in top shape is a year-round obligation.[…]
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Beagles — and hunters — can have plenty of fun chasing rabbits
If you’ve never been, rabbit hunting behind an experienced pack of dogs provides constant action, lots of fun and some great table fare.[…]
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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.[…]