From mid-September through mid-February, it’s “game on” for our hunting dogs. During that time, our team of Brittanys spends two solid months in pursuit of ruffed grouse and woodcock in Wisconsin before heading south . . .
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Keeping Your Dog Safe From Snake Bites
Rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and copperheads, oh my: Encounters between dogs and venomous snakes can be dangerous. Luckily, like some insect stings, they are not always lethal. Stack the odds in your dog’s favor by equipping yourself with the right knowledge and him with the right training—and maybe even a rattlesnake vaccine. Where Do Snakes Live? If … Continue reading “Keeping Your Dog Safe From Snake Bites”
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Hunting Dog
Photo by Mary Beth Monahan
If only choosing the best hunting dog were as straightforward as a dog on point.
But when you start asking around (always a good place to start), you’ll find a dizzying array of opinions at the sporting club or gun range, and over breakfast on opening morning. And you’ll no doubt find yourself on the receiving end of many a tale about great dogs whose legends have grown with time.
Read MoreHunting Dogs: The Pickup and The Porsche
To many hunters, dogs are like family. After spending countless hours in the car and in the field together, you get to know them as you would a person. You figure out how they think, their physical abilities, and how they like to hunt with you. In the spirit . . .
Read MoreBest Dog Gifts for Christmas [2018]
Your best friend hopes to find something exciting under the tree on Christmas morning.
The very best dog gifts are a mix of functional, durable, and fun. Sturdy dog beds that hold up to constant chewing. Dog crates that are rugged, comfy, and portable. Dog toys your best friend can enjoy well beyond Christmas morning.
Read MorePodcast: Conditioning Your Dog, with Jeremy Criscoe
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In this episode of the podcast, Reid speaks with Jeremy Criscoe of Blue Cypress Kennels, an Orvis Endorsed Labrador breeder. Jeremy describes the kennel operation, the focus on British . . .
Read MorePhoto Essay: Following the Call of the Quail
Written by: Garden&Gun editors
Gates Shaw (left) and Radcliff Menge prepare to follow a Llewellin setter into the field on a December day.
Photo by William Hereford/Garden&Gun
Gates Shaw began work on Brierfield Farm, his family’s eight hundred acres in Bibb County, Alabama, in 1993. Back then the land was mainly cattle pasture, but Shaw, a passionate . . .
Read MorePodcast: Sporting Dog Nutrition, with Karl Gunzer
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On today’s podcast, Reid interviews Karl Gunzer, Sr. Manager – Sporting Dog Group at Nestle/Purina. After a successful career as a retriever trialer and trainer, Gunzer took a job . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Health of Your Sporting Dog, with Shawn Wayment
The Bird Dog Doc in the field.
Photo courtesy Shawn Wayment
This week, Reid spends an hour with Shawn Wayment, a Colorado veterinarian with a focus on sporting dogs. Listeners may know Shawn as @birddogdoc on Instagram, or via the Upland . . .
Read MorePodcast: Picking and Training a Dog, with Reid Bryant
Reid Bryant and Collins take a break below a good piece of cover.
Photos by Phil Monahan
Reid takes to the podcast booth to answer some dog questions recently posed by listeners. He discusses terminology, picking a breed, and how to select a methodology for training that . . .
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