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HUNTING DOG NUTRITION

Nov 10, 2008
Dog Nutrition for your working partner... Are you giving him what he really needs? We've all heard the saying "You are what you eat". This holds true for dog nutrition, the same as it does for all other living creatures. Due to their high activity levels and the strain placed on their body during... Read More

Dog Nutrition – Water and Your Dog’s Health

Oct 14, 2008
Just like humans, a dog's body is composed of mostly water; 70% composition to be exact. If your dog were to loose every bit of fat and protein that is in his body, the dog would still be able to live. However, in the event that the dog looses but a mere 10% of this water, the dog will die.For your ... Read More

Dog Barking Problems – 3 Sure-Fire Tips

Sep 15, 2008
Going out on a long drive with your best friend can truly be a fun and rewarding experience. However, in the case of some dogs which are excited easily, the constantly passing by people and things that your dog sees as you drive along can result in barking and lots of it. Your dog knows objects and ... Read More

Force Fetch Tips

Aug 12, 2008
Some thoughts on force fetch training for retriever gundogs: Let me share with you my generalizations on force fetch developed over probably 2,000 labradors over 40 years. 1. I have found that the lighter the pressure (pinch), the faster the overall process proceeds. You want to use just enough p... Read More

10 Common Mistakes in Training Your Retriever

Aug 12, 2008
Training your dog is extremely easy if you control his environment and channel his behavior in the directions you want. Your dog will practically train himself if you keep from interfering too much. However, a number of frequently encountered practices are totally counterproductive to producing a tr... Read More

Dog Training Techniques, The Fundamentals

Aug 12, 2008
We have trained our 2 hunting dogs with numerous dog training techniques. Our Vizslas Abby and Peaches hunt and are competitive in AKC sponsored events. These are the fundamentals with which we teach our dogs. Flexibility, Consistency, Fairness or Positive attitude are all key to successful dog tra... Read More