I think this would be a fantastic book for anyone with their first dog. Advanced trainers might find this book too elemental because they learned these six principles years ago. I found this short book ($9 on Amazon) an easy read. The Quest: Mindset Before Methods by Dennis Hayre There were not many specific examples, but the reader can think of many that apply to each principal. I breezed through in on a flight and enjoyed the retriever story. Although written from a retriever training... Read more ..read more

Not hunting dog related. A friend has a neighbor who's dog barks non stop when she is in her own backyard. I was visiting for a BBQ and mentioned that there are ultrasonic devices to help prevent barking. She said talking to the neighbor did not help.... I understand some people should not own pets. That being said has anyone found or used an ultrasonic or other type of barking detterent that worked? Thanks in advance ..read more

Project Time! I was gifted a hand crafted (Winger design) launcher, minus receiver or transmitter. I've got a Bumper Boy with a bad board. I've got 2 live bird release style launchers (fully functional). Have a couple of different transmitters from old dog collars. I want to get the winger working, possibly with transmitter/receiver on hand or minimal purchase cost. Would like to find a new board for the bumper boy. Though it's apples and oranges, I suspect there's at least one solution in... Read more ..read more

She's 25 lbs of energy! She has the drive. If I can just harness it, she will be a good one ..read more

I want to make a kennel cover for my dogs kennel. I’m wanting to take him on some winter camping trips so I’d like it to be pretty well insulated. I’ve found a synthetic insulation called climashield apex that seems perfect. It’ll still insulate when wet and comes in varying insulation amounts. My thought is, the better sealed the cover is around his kennel the better it’ll insulate him, but obviously he needs ventilation to get oxygen. For those of you who have kennel covers, how much... Read more ..read more

What do you guys use for flea and tick prevention or do you use anything at all? I have 2 labs that stay inside most of the day & night besides playing outside when I get off and being let out to relieve themselves. I have currently had them on bravecto for the past 3 years, and it seems its more expensive every time I buy it. What do you guys use or recommend ..read more

I train my 7 yr old Choc male every day, rain or shine. We got past HRC at about age 3 & ever since we focus our training on goals taken from the previous hunt season. We work 20-25 mins each morning at sunrise, when not hunting, even in winter (a day or two off after multi day hunts is the only exception). I keep it pretty varied..land & water, pattern blinds, lining drills, blinds, marks etc. Some days it’s a moderate lumber & others (marks) it’s a full out sprint. I limit our marks... Read more ..read more

This is Riley. A six-year-old German Shorthair. I know his owners and they are needing to rehome him. He has become increasingly aggressive towards their other two dogs over the years. They have tried everything to resolve the problem with no success. He is an extremely birdie dog. Not aggressive towards humans at all, it’s with other dogs at random unprovoked times. He would need to be an only dog in the household. If anyone is interested in Riley please send me a... Read more ..read more

I’ll try to keep this brief as I’m on mobile. My dog (YLM 6yo) has had issues with food allergy symptoms since around 1 year old. Was feeding merrick grain free chicken puppy formula, when he started having issues I switched to grain free beef from Merrick. No issues until about 4.5 years old, changing from beef to bison occasionally based on availability. Then came the tear marks, diarrhea, occasional vomiting, itching etc. He has been to the vet multiple times over this... Read more ..read more

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