How Much Does it Cost to Have a Hunting Dog?
The estimated cost of owning a hunting dog over a 12-year lifespan is $208 per…
Training and Troubleshooting the Recall Command with Dogs
Learn about the recall command and how to troubleshoot any issues that may arise with…
Fungal Infections and Hunting Dogs: The Warning Signs and What to Do
Told from first-hand experience, the author shares the story of the loss of his puppy…
Origins of the German Shorthaired Pointer
From Spanish Pointers to English Pointers, a dog historian explores the complex history and origins…
Old Dogs, New Tricks: Smith-Inspired Innovations and the Wells Method of Fetch
At the center of bird dog training and handling is a community of inherited thought…
Western Upland Hunting Strategies
Understanding the differences in habitat and the ability to adapt on the fly will help…
The Smith Method of Bird Dog Training with Rick Smith
DIY bird dog training using the Smith Method with trainer Rick Smith This article is…
A Puppy Buyer’s Guide to Finding a Bird Dog
These tips will help you find a breeder and a puppy that will fit with…
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…
Hunting California Quail Without a Dog
A guide to researching, scouting, locating, hunting, and retrieving valley quail without the help of…
East of the Rhine – Pointing Dog Breed Origins: HDC Episode #4
Exploring the origin of pointing dog breeds from continental Europe east of the Rhine We…
West of the Rhine – Pointing Dog Breed Origins: HDC Episode #3
Exploring the origin of pointing dog breeds from continental Europe west of the Rhine In…
Origins of the Pointing Dog: Hunting Dog Confidential Episode #1
An exploration into the origins of the pointing dog and how bird dogs developed alongside…
Do Woodcock Walk and Run from Points?
Exploring the phenomenon of woodcock that decide walking is better than flying. It can be…
Overcoming the Obstacles of Training a Bird Dog in the City
Against all odds: a story of nothing stopping an aspiring bird hunter from becoming a…
Traveling on the Road Long Term with a Bird Dog
Have you ever considered spending an entire bird season traveling the country? On Sept. 1,…
The Etiquette of Hunting Over Another Person’s Bird Dog
Think about these rules to get invited back to hunting over someone’s bird dog I…
What You Need to Know About Hunting Sage Grouse With a Dog
What to expect with a bird dog in sage grouse country Being a dog trainer…
How to Bring a Dog into Canada and Back to the States
An overview for bringing a dog in and out of Canada so you are properly…
My Bird Dog Pup Goes to the Big Leagues
Or, that time I drove 900 miles for a dog test I popped an antacid…
Setting Expectations for Your Dogs First Hunting Season
Taking the lessons from a first bird hunting season with a bird dog The young…