Protecting Your Dog—and Yourself—From Tick-Borne Diseases
When it comes to ticks and tick-borne diseases, different regions of the country have variations of their own.
Tips to Strengthen and Improve Your Dog-and-Handler Relationship
Sometimes it’s hard for a handler to recognize that his or her mistakes are hindering outstanding dogwork.
Changes in Dog Training
Bill and I cantered through the piney woods, and when we came to the clearing, I reined my walking horse to a stop. “You...
Brains Before Brawn
Not that long ago it was customary to wait to train a gundog until it was a couple of years old. Maybe the thought...
Midseason Corrections
Sunrise had been two hours earlier, but dang if it wasn’t still dark. Rain wrung out of the gray, low-hanging clouds in such a...
In Memoriam: Lt. Col. Robert Milner Jr.
On July 14, 2024, Lt. Col. Robert Milner Jr., US Air Force, Ret., passed away, leaving a tremendous void in the gundog world. Milner...
Prepare to Peak: Getting Your Gundog Ready for the Season
In mid-April 1996, the night before Patriot’s Day, Jeff Doyle told me he wouldn’t be at the dock at 3 am to go fishing....
Cover Dogs to Covet
There have been a lot of changes in wingshooting in the past century or so. Side-by-side shotguns have been joined by over/unders, pumps and...
DIY or Bring in the Pros?
In a way dog training is like a home-improvement project. Some prefer the do-it-yourself approach, while others hire a pro. One approach isn’t necessarily...
Heat-Related Illness
During the summer, one way to avoid heat-related illness is to train in more-open areas, so that there is air circulation. Even a slight breeze will help dogs cool down.
A Practical Approach to Field Emergencies
Sarah Shull’s practical, dog-first approach takes a handler’s experience into account.
Bred for Brilliance
The British Labs of Blue Cypress Kennels