A Trainer’s Take
Tom Dokken talks pheasant dogs & more.
Dogs
Dog of the Year
Nominate your faithful, four-legged hunting companion for 2018 Dog of the Year
Feeding for Hunting Success
Keeping your dog in shape year-round is important, but proper conditioning is only half the equation.
Dog Stuff
The following items can help you be proactive in taking care of your dog and ensuring against disasters—large and small—in the field and at home.
Lost & Found
The worst thing that can happen to your dog may depend on what you fear the most.
Kennel-Up!
When it comes to travel, you wouldn’t let a child ride in your vehicle without a seatbelt, so why would you let your four-legged best friend lurch around without protection?
Canine Conditioning
A hunting dog performs better when it’s in shape. But what exactly does “in shape” mean?
Whoa!
The latter is captured well here in the second part of nearly an hour of video showing Jason Carter teaching steadiness—a crucial skill for any "finished" pointing dog worthy of the term.
The best hunting dog film ever?
If there are any short films that tell the story of a hunting dog better than this one, we'd love to see it.
Plant A Seed
A Young Man Learns to Love Bird Dogs
Snake Safe
Regrettably, well-known guide and trainer Web Parton is retiring. So this piece is not a recommendation of a trainer but an indication of what to look for in a snake-avoidance clinic: above all a trainer with a feel for dogs as individuals and a willingness to invest time in their education.
The ‘Right’ Range
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to finding the "right" range. The only question is: What’s right for you?