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How did Labs ever become the top dog?
I read the book Marley & Me by John Grogan several years ago, and I’ve seen the movie a couple of times. It’s about a newspaper columnist who on a whim gets a dog. Not […]
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Even a poor bird dog is better than no dog at all
I grew up with dogs. I learned to walk by leaning on our obese Norwegian elkhound, and I learned how to care for other living beings by taking care of a succession of huskies during […]
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I can’t take any more of these golden retriever ads
We’re down to two dogs, which is what my wife has informed me we have agreed is the perfect number of canines. But ever since I lost Cricket, my golden retriever, it’s felt like there’s […]
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I can’t imagine a life without dogs … but Riley’s pushing it
I have had some fantastic hunting dogs over the years. My first one was a chocolate Lab I had when I was in high school. He was an absolute natural hunter, and he learned quickly […]
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It’s time for a new training collar
If you train dogs or have a hunting dog or two, you probably have more than a few electronic collars for your critters. And chances are good they’re made by TriTronics. That’s a venerable brand […]
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Don’t forget your best friend this Christmas
While you’re exchanging gifts on Christmas morning, you might glance over and notice your most faithful friend giving you those sad puppy-dog eyes. That’s just the sort of thing that can put a damper on […]
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Don’t overlook the pound when looking for a hunting buddy
Probably the most common way to get a hunting dog is to go to a breeder. It’s also probably the most reliable. Dogs that come from reputable kennels have pedigrees that prove their family track […]
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Good dog training gear doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg
If you train dogs or have a hunting dog or two, you probably have more than a few electronic collars for your critters. And chances are good they’re made by TriTronics. That’s a venerable brand […]
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Great dogs are hard to let go
I’ve been lucky. Some people go through their entire lives without a good dog to come home to. I’ve had several. In fact, at times, I’ve had two, three, or even four great dogs at […]
Great Outdoors
Don’t overlook the pound when looking for a new bird dog
Probably the most common way to get a hunting dog is to go to a breeder. It’s also probably the most reliable. Dogs that come from reputable kennels have pedigrees that prove their family track […]