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...
Hunting Dogs
Breaking, Bad
Breaking is the opposite of steadiness, and it’s no doubt one of the most irritating behaviors retriever owners typically deal with.
It's All About the Eyes
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.
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.
The Story of Ryglen Gundogs
Celebrating the joy of English cockers
A Practical Approach to Field Emergencies
Sarah Shull’s practical, dog-first approach takes a handler’s experience into account.
Canine Acuity
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.
Bred for Brilliance
The British Labs of Blue Cypress Kennels
A Test of Training
Training is everything and so is breed. Chester, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon displays control and poise.
GPS Collars for Technophobes
I may be a technophobe and have come to GPS reluctantly, but now that I’m here, I’m never going back.
The Scale of Quail
Gunning for running blue quail.
The Human Factor in Dog Training
Ben O. Williams, author of Bird Dog, The Instinctive Training Method, preaches a more hands-off approach to training—letting dogs figure out things on their own.