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Best to Worst Scenting Conditions for a Hunting Dog

We’ve all been there before. Some days you feel like you own the best hunting dog in the world. You head out, and in a matter of hours, you’ve hunted down more hares/birds than you could handle....

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Why Hunting Dogs Point – Genetics, Behavior or Training?

Aside from the dog breed so aptly named "the Pointer," most people don't readily understand what it means to say a hunting dog "points." Clearly, dogs can't point like people do because they don't...

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Why Do Bird Dogs Have Short Tails?

Dogs come in different shapes and sizes, and of course, every pup is unique in its way. One of the interesting traits of some bird dogs is their short tails. Have you ever wondered why do bird dogs...

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How Cold is Too Cold to Hunt with a Dog?

Dogs are used all over the world for hunting and are adaptable to varying climates.  As a hunting dog owner, you should have an idea of the possible temperature ranges you could face where you...

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What You Should Expect to Pay for a Hunting Dog

When pricing out a hunting dog, you will see quite a range of prices.  These are some typical ballpark prices for puppies. Retrievers – Labs, Retrievers $500 - $3500.  (I know, quite...

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Hunting Dogs and Underground Fences – Will it Work?

Training hunting dogs is a delicate combination of skill, experience, reaction, and a whole lot of art and finesse. Cultivating the natural-born talent of a young dog requires more than just a little...

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About the Author

I came from a non-hunting family, in my teens I got interested in hunting and taught myself to hunt. I got my first hunting dog after college and became obsessed with all things hunting dog and hunting dog training. I have spent the last 10 years training and hunting with dogs. My dogs and I have hunted quail, chukar, huns, pheasants, grouse, woodcock, ducks, and geese all over the USA and Canada. Hunting dogs are my passion.

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