Plant A Seed
A Young Man Learns to Love Bird Dogs
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?
Jumpstarting Your Retriever’s Training
Top pros have refined their understanding of just how early well-bred retrievers can take on training tasks.
Balance in Training
Effective training is a continuous, cyclical progression involving planning, teaching, revisiting established skills and evaluation. — Mike Stewart
Products for Your Pooch
Hunters have come up with many products to help dogs and dog owners, including this short list that we’re excited about this season.
The Proper Place for Obedience in Training
To understand how obedience fits into a good training program, let’s first study the three main elements of the system: socialization, obedience and fieldwork.
From the Editor — May/June 2013
Ghosts of gundogs past, and looking to the future By Ralph P. Stuart Spring. A time of rebirth, new beginnings and hope for the...