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Dogs shedding in the fall is normal — usually

October 9, 2023 Ty Stockton Comments Off

My Australian Shepherd sheds enough in the fall to make a new dog every week. It doesn’t matter if I brush her every single day, and even multiple times a day. She just sheds. A […]

The good news: hunting dogs need training

November 10, 2022 Ty Stockton Comments Off

I got a new golden retriever a few weeks ago, and I immediately started working on his hunting ability. It’s been a while since I had a good hunting dog, and I’m hoping Copper fills […]

Let’s clear up some hunting dog myths

September 20, 2022 Ty Stockton Comments Off

There are definitely certain bits of wisdom around raising hunting dogs that make perfect sense. For instance, it’s a good idea to have bumpers and other training gear that’s specifically for training, and completely different […]

Even a poor bird dog is better than no dog at all

March 5, 2021 Ty Stockton Comments Off

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 […]

Good dog training gear doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg

June 15, 2017 Ty Stockton Comments Off

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 […]