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Sporting dogs self-clean regularly, but sometimes it’s not such a good idea. Most of the time it’s normal and expected, but occasionally it’s not good at all. Here’s when self-cleaning can cause harm.
During the season it’s just as common to rinse seeds from underneath third eyes as it is to manage cuts, scrapes, and scratches. But some problems can be solved before they start.
A steady dog is a safe dog, and we all need our gun dogs to be safe. Here are four ways to make sure your dog is steady in the blind.
Part of the reason Labrador retrievers are so popular is because they are excellent family pets as well as sporting dogs.
The beauty of training dogs is that there isn’t just one method. But there are some ways that are more correct than others.
When I first started training gun dogs, I didn’t always have a partner or bird boy to help throw marks for my dog, so I had to find a way to create effective training scenarios on my own.
Preparation for the season involves an endless list of things to do and properly prepping a sporting dog for the season should be at the top of the list.
With so many different training programs, it’s important for owners and handlers to find a method that works for them and their dogs.
Just as people lose focus, dogs can as well. The good thing about lack of focus is that it can be corrected by training.
I’ve currently got 32 dogs in my kennel, and that means I need to be efficient when I feed them. Here are a few pointers based on over 30 years of training experience on keeping your lab fit and trim.
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Chris Akin discusses the challenges sporting dogs face and why proper nutrition is critical for them to perform at their best.
In this installment of Ask #TeamEukanuba, Todd Agnew from Craney Hill Kennel demonstrates a simple way to build the foundation for recall in his puppies.
In this installment of Ask #TeamEukanuba, Todd Agnew from Craney Hill Kennel shares with us a few "puppy games" he plays with his puppies to help encourage them to engage with him.
In this installment of Ask #TeamEukanuba, Dr. Joe Spoo expresses his concerns and gives advice for hunting or not hunting your retriever in icy conditions.
In this installment of Ask #TeamEukanuba, Dr. Joe Spoo (Gundogdoc.com) shares some helpful guidelines on feeding your new puppy.
In this installment of Ask #TeamEukanuba, Dr. Joe Spoo (Gundogdoc.com) shares some great info on vaccinations for everyone that has or will have a new puppy.
In this installment of Ask #TeamEukanuba, Joe Spoo DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT shares with us how to properly trim your sporting dog's nails and explains why this is important.