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Dokken 2’’ plastic training bumpers - Training bumpers are one of the most important tools in your retriever training arsenal, particularly if you intend to hunt waterfowl or any other game that you wish them to retrieve . A good bumper should be

Garmin Alpha 100 Track and Train System Do you want the most sophisticated technology available for tracking your dogs?  The Garmin Alpha 100 is among premium dog tracking and training devices, capable of tracking up to 20 dogs 4 – 9 miles away with th

Choosing the Right Dog - There is no bigger investment for a hunter in terms of time, money, and experience than his or her dog.  The quality of the animal that you choose is of utmost importance.  If your do...

Garmin Pro 550 / Tri-Tronics PRO 550 Are you a serious dog trainer looking for reliable, intuitive performance?  The Garmin PRO 550 is the perfect device for your needs.   Equipped with popular Tri-Tronics technology, this simple yet powerful system ca

The next time you’re buying a dog box for your four-legged pal, consider every aspect of your purchase. Don't just opt for a cheap wire box that you’ll most probably regret in no time, rather choose Owens dog boxes for durability and style.   B

Steps to Training Your Dog to Accept Brushing of his Teeth Your goal:  To brush your dog’s teeth once daily with small circular motions along the gum line of the outside edge of all top and bottom teeth.  Remember, be patient. It is natural to want to

Benefits of Buying a Dog Bed Most people own dogs but do not know what to do with the dogs after acquiring them. Dogs also have needs and they seem to feel whether they are loved or not in a home. How we treat them matters a lot and they need to feel

Preventing a Creeper - A common bad habit among retrievers is “creeping,” where the dog inches its way toward you during the hunt in anticipation of a retrieve.  While there are actions that hunters can take to correct creeping behavior, taking preventati

Ask These Questions Before Boarding Your Dog Going away and leaving a Dog at home is like leaving a member of the family behind and care should be taken when picking a location for his care while you’re away.  Take the time to ask the right questions b

Tips for Optimum Duck Dog Nutrition -When your dog loses energy in the field, one of three factors is to blame:  improper conditioning prior to hunting season, hypothermia, or improper fueling.  What you feed...

Tips for Self Training the Place Command -One of the most useful commands a hunter can teach is the “place” cue, which sends your gun dog to a designated area no matter where he is in the field.  Tips for teaching this command are described here.