Can You Hear Me Now? The Three Ts of Canine Communication
Mike Stewart, the founder of Wildrose Kennels, which specializes in breeding and training Labrador retrievers, says that one of the secrets of dog training...
Mike Stewart, the founder of Wildrose Kennels, which specializes in breeding and training Labrador retrievers, says that one of the secrets of dog training...
As bird hunters, we all appreciate the beauty of a classy pointing dog that hunts in control, sticks every point and effortlessly retrieves downed...
Few experiences in the field are worse than knowing your dog is out there somewhere yet having no idea where. I’m not talking about...
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...
Breaking is the opposite of steadiness, and one of the most irritating behaviors retriever owners typically deal with.
When working on marking drills with a young or inexperienced dog, train in light cover, use bumpers that stand out against the background, and have your assistant wear white.
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.
Celebrating the joy of English cockers
Sarah Shull’s practical, dog-first approach takes a handler’s experience into account.
Anyone who has owned bird dogs knows the road to understanding their behavior runs both ways: We learn as much as we teach—and sometimes a lot more.
The British Labs of Blue Cypress Kennels
Training is everything and so is breed. Chester, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon displays control and poise.