Great Outdoors
My TV is trying to make me get another dog
We’re down to two dogs, which is what my wife and I have agreed is the perfect number of canines. And better yet, we have two dogs that fill all the dog needs of our […]
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Ready or not, hunting season’s here for my dog and me
My family was given a black lab puppy right before Christmas. At the time, I was a little hesitant to take the dog, because we already had three dogs, and one of them was my […]
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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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Pick the right hunting pup
So, you’ve thought about everything you want your dog to do. You might want it to point birds to give your 12-year-old kid a better chance to shoot a bird. Or you might want it […]
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Pick the right breeder for your new dog
Monday I talked about making a list of what you want a dog to do. Yesterday’s show dealt with picking the breed that will fit that list. Now that you have a breed in mind, […]
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Choose the right breed for your next hunting dog
Yesterday I talked about making a list of everything you want from your new hunting dog before you do anything else. Now you have that list, so it’s time to decide on a breed. Take […]
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A new year, a new dog
The danger of having good friends who are veterinarians is that sometimes, they end up with more animals than they can keep themselves. When that happens, they tend to give away the extras to people […]
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A bird dog is a built-in excuse to get outside
I got a golden retriever a few years ago, and I immediately started working on her hunting ability. She’s bred to hunt, so she took to it pretty naturally. But there’s always room for improvement. […]
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 […]
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Get the dog out for a little spring training
I fully admit I haven’t been getting my bird dog out to the field nearly often enough. But last weekend, I finally got her out for some good practice. The secret to a good […]