Steady or Not? There is a long history of good arguments within all upland hunting breeds whether or not training to steadiness is important to their wild bird hunting situations. Some will argue the importance of being right behind the bird, as the natural survival instinct takes flight and success of one sharp shooter’s skill meet together. Others […] Steady or Not? Read More »
What’s in a Guarantee? Remember when a handshake and a person’s word was all it took to seal the deal? A person’s promise was a bond; integrity was not a commodity, but part of a common set of values. I’m not saying integrity no longer exists, but in today’s world, the expectation is to provide written guarantees to clarify What’s in a Guarantee? Read More »
The Last Hunt Too often gun dog owners take for granted their teammates and do not realize how great they truly were until after they have passed. I own numerous dogs and have had the pleasure to hunt with dozens of fine hunting hounds. With that said, I always knew my first dog Lily, was something special. The The Last Hunt Read More »
The 3 Types of Upland Sporting Dogs An Extension Of You There are many sporting breeds for upland bird hunting and everyone has a personal preference. In my experience, many types and breeds of dogs can be effective hunters. Most sporting breeds produce well rounded companions with the genetics to excel while hunting in the field or on the lake. A good The 3 Types of Upland Sporting Dogs Read More »
Seasonal Feeding Programs Feeding For Performance As a breeder and trainer of canine athletes, we’ve spent many years refining our feeding program to ensure peak performance and condition throughout the year. Consequently, we get a lot of questions about the feeding regimen in our kennel. Following is a summary of some of the key points to consider regarding Seasonal Feeding Programs Read More »
Transitioning To A New Dog Food Changing To A New Food As we talk to people about Native® performance dog food, one question we are often asked is how to safely switch your dog to a new food. The answer is particularly important due to the nature of a high performance food. Performance foods are very nutrient dense since they don’t Transitioning To A New Dog Food Read More »
Pre-Season Conditioning Health & More Birds With the hunting season just around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about conditioning your canine athlete for early season performance. We wouldn’t think about going out and running ten miles one day without some prior physical training and it doesn’t make any more sense to expect Pre-Season Conditioning Read More »
E-Collar Control for Your Hunting Spaniel The e-collar is a useful and powerful tool that can greatly extend your reach as a trainer. When used correctly, an e-collar can be a great aid in the training and control of your hunting spaniel. Incorrect use, though, can do more harm to your dog than you can imagine. For this reason, it is E-Collar Control for Your Hunting Spaniel Read More »
Pre-Season Conditioning Health & More Birds With the hunting season just around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about conditioning your canine athlete for early season performance. We wouldn’t think about going out and running ten miles one day without some prior physical training and it doesn’t make any more sense to expect Pre-Season Conditioning Read More »
Choosing The Right Dog For You By Chad Hines Article originally appeared in Pheasants Forever magazine. Match Your Style Certain things just go together well, and that applies to hunters and dogs. Dogs and their owners begin to resemble one another over time and take on characteristics of each other’s personalities. There’s some truth to that, but there are also mismatches Choosing The Right Dog For You Read More »
