Truffle Hunting With Your Dog
Learn how to work with your dog to find wild or cultivated truffles in the…
What Is a Gun Dog? Understanding the Term and Its Origins
The history of gundogs and firearms are intertwined as the development of one fueled the…
Irish Water Spaniel: A Versatile Dog Breed Indeed
Discover the history, personality, hunting style, and training requirements of the unique Irish Water Spaniel…
How to Correctly Command Your Dog
As Commander-in-Chief of your hunting dog, make sure your intended message is clearly understood “Where…
How to Keep and Raise Pigeons for Dog Training
Considerations for pigeon loft design, types of pigeons, and reasons why keeping birds is beneficial…
The West Siberian Laika to the East Siberian Laika History, Breed Information, and More
The complete breakdown of the versatile Laika dog breeds Boreal forests of Europe are not…
How to Solve Separation Anxiety Issues with Dogs
Crate training is a critical step in addressing separation anxiety when your dog is left…
12 Things to Add to Your Canine First Aid Kit
These household items are important additions to your dog first aid kit to improve your…
The Dangers of Cheatgrass and Dogs
Tiny grass seeds can cause enormous health problems for hunting dogs without better prevention or…
Versatile Breeds as Waterfowl Dogs
The value of versatile hunting dog breeds extends beyond the field and into the duck…
Dogs and Snake Bites
Venomous snakes can be found in the majority of states, so understanding how to avoid…
German Shorthaired Pointers for Waterfowl Hunting
The author explores the versatile German breed’s suitability for waterfowling and various retrieve work I…
The Gibbons-West Method of Pointing Dog Training with Mo Lindley
Understanding the Gibbons-West method of training pointing dogs As a first-time bird dog owner and…
Defining the Differences of the British Lab and the American Lab
Discover the story of British Labrador Retrievers, their English development, and how the American Lab…
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in History and Today
A look into the unusual history of duck tolling and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling…
Cooperation in a Dog Fails at the Handler Level
Cooperation is a foundation of a dog’s success, but the failures lie in a handler’s…
Hunting Dog Confidential – The Magazine
Announcing the next chapter in the Hunting Dog Confidential journey Imagine you are standing in…
Introducing a Dog to an E-Collar – A Guide to Collar Conditioning
Learn about properly introducing a dog to an e-collar and correct applications in training and…
The Theory of Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training
From the foundation of operant conditioning to the idea of mistake avoidance through positive reinforcement…
Gordon Setter – Breed History, Standards and Origins
The Gordon Setter is a lesser-known hunting dog for upland game that originated in Scotland…
NAVHDA Natural Ability Test – A Complete Overview
A look at what the NAVHDA natural ability test is and how it matters to…