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Sport Dog Food Brand Enters the Market

March 28, 2017 by Joe Scarpy

HuntEmUp is proud to announce the arrival of Sport Dog Food, a superb quality dog food made specifically with active canines in mind.

The product line includes Elite Grain Free Beef Meal 30/14, Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy 30/18, and Power Canine Athlete Chicken and Rice 30/20. The grain free blends are uniquely formulated to contain a mix of kibble and freeze-dried protein, fruit, and vegetable sources while the Power Canine line is specifically made with hunting dogs and other canine athletes in mind.

Each blend contains real meat as the first ingredient and is free of meat meal or by-product meal. The formulas contain single source protein, meaning dogs with protein allergies can easily avoid common triggers. The grain free varieties use yams and sweet potatoes as the main carbohydrate source. Each formulation offered here is guaranteed to be free of corn, wheat, soy, gluten, rice, peas, and egg. There are no artificial preservatives, flavors, fillers, or by-products, and meat sources are preserved using Endurox.

In addition to high-quality protein ingredients and the absence of common allergens, SportDogFood products provide your dog with all the necessary vitamins and minerals from superior quality chelates that are easy to absorb. Probiotics, active enzymes, antioxidants, and trace minerals provide additional digestion and immune system support.

Like all great dog foods, all SportDogFood ingredients and packaging are sourced and manufactured in the United States.

Honors
SportDogFood has received a number of awards and honors. The Elite blends were given a coveted 5-star rating on DogFoodAdvisor, thanks the high quality ingredients, lack of controversial ingredients, such as pomace, and pristine safety record with zero recalls.

The brand has also received an impressive 4.3 star rating on Amazon.com based on more than 100 reviews by verified purchases.

Additionally, SportDogFood was named to Whole Dog Journal’s 2017 List of Recommended Dog Foods.

Overall, if you are looking for a superb quality dog food that is trusted among dog food professionals and owners of active canines, look no further than these fantastic formulations from SportDogFood.

Joe Scarpy

Author Bio: Joe is the founder of HuntEmUp.com, The Worldwide Sporting Dog Superstore and Owner of Bull Valley Retrievers, Northern Illinois Retriever Training, specializing in all-breed obedience and Retriever Field and Gun Dog work. Joe brings to the table years of training and hunting experience as well as knowledge of the latest hunting and training products on the market, to help you make your hunt and dog the best he can be.

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Sport Dog Brand Dog Food

March 1, 2017 by Joe Scarpy

Sport Dog Food – ELITE GRAIN FREE BEEF MEAL 30/14

When it comes to performance, your dog should be treated like a finely tuned machine, dependent upon receiving the proper fuel. With so many dog food choices on the market, as well as fears over product safety, making the right choice for your pet can seem like a monumental task.

In addition, canine athletes have additional nutrient needs relative the commoncouch potato dog.

Necessary macronutrient (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) ratios differ from sedentary animals, as do vitamin and mineral requirements. Here, SportDogFood Elite Grain Free Beef Meal 30/14 will be reviewed.

Product Description
SportDogFood is committed to providing a diet that is rich in high-quality ingredients, delivered to your dog in the most natural way possible. Elite Grain Free Beef Meal contains a unique blend of both freeze-dried ingredients and kibble. Everything that goes into this dog food is proudly made in the US, which is of utmost importance in order to ensure quality manufacturing and ingredient standards.

Each ingredient found in SportDogFood’s Elite Grain Free Beef Meal serves a nutritional purpose. The absence of corn, wheat, soy, gluten, chicken, rice, peas, and eggs makes this blend perfect for dogs with allergies. As a single source protein diet, Elite Grain Free Beef Meal is uniquely suited to the needs of sensitive dogs.

Also included in this blend are enzymes, proboiotics, antioxidants, and trace minerals that help to support a dog’s overall health. Nutrient-rich sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids promote a healthy skin and coat, while calcium and phosphorous ensure healthy bones, teeth, and eyes.

Most importantly, this 30/14 blend contains 30% protein and 14% fat which is optimum for an active sport dog. Other special considerations for an endurance animal include quality carbohydrate sources (yams and sweet potato) instead of grains or by-products.

Ingredients
The Elite Grain Free Beef Meal has an impressive list of ingredients, with a few notable “controversial” products left out. The lack of meat by-products and lower grade proteins like Pork, canola oil, beet pulp, and beet pomace is refreshing. This is 76% from Single source animal protein (beef in this case). The ingredients, in order of abundance, are as follows:

Beef Meal, Yams, Freeze Dried Sweet Potato, Freeze Dried Beef Liver, Freeze Dried Red Clover Sprouts, Freeze Dried Blueberries, Bok Choy, Zucchini, Squash, Kale, Freeze Dried Papaya, Inulin, Cranberries, Parsley, Probiotics, Kelp, Artichoke, Salmon Oil, Herring Oil, Vitamins, and Minerals.

It should also be noted that Endurox is used as the meat meal preservative, which is widely considered to be a safer alternative, all natural preservative to traditional formulations like ethoxyquin.

What Others are Saying

SportDogFood’s Elite Grain Free Beef Meal 30/14 is highly rated on DogFoodAdvisor, which is one of the most trusted sources of information on dog food. It has received a highly coveted 5-star rating, which few brands can boast. DogFoodAdvisor praises the brand for the absence of controversial ingredients while having above-average levels of protein, and a nonexistent recall history.

In addition to DogFoodAdvisor, Amazon.com boasts glowing reviews for the product. Of more than 100 verified purchases, the brand has received an impressive 4.3 star rating. Reviewers commonly note the great value (particularly for a grain-free food), benefit for dogs with allergies, high quality, and willingness of even picky dogs to eat this formula.

Awards and Honors
In addition to the 5-star rating on DogFoodAdvisor and the impressive reviews on Amazon, SportDogFood was also named to Whole Dog Journal’s 2017 List of Recommended Dry Dog Foods.

Bottom Line
If your dog is a picky eater, suffers from food allergies, or you are simply looking for a high-quality, budget friendly food that is among the most highly recommended and trusted on the market, Elite Grain Free Beef Meal 30/14 is a perfect choice. Looking for more Fat? This formula is also available in 30/18. It is called Elite Grain Free Beef Meal 30/18.

Hunter Dunbar

Author Bio: Hunter is an avid Outdoorsman and Outdoor Enthusiast that has hunted both nationally and internationally as well as trained several Gun Dogs for upland and waterfowl hunting. Hunter has the knowledge and experience on a wide variety of topics and offers up some of the best information and reviews available on the web.

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Mud River The Dixie Kennel Cover Review

February 24, 2017 by Joe Scarpy

Review of the Mud River The Dixie Kennel Cover

The Mud River Dixie Kennel Cover is designed to fit the needs of individuals who require extra warmth and weather protection for their dog’s kennel. Here, the Dixie Kennel Cover will be reviewed.

Product Description

The Mud River Dixie Kennel Cover is designed to protect a dog from harsh conditions such as rain, sleet, snow, wind, and freezing temperatures. When in use, this kennel cover keeps the interior of a dog’s crate up to 40 degrees F warmer than the outside air. Four sizes are available, ranging 32’’L x 23’’W x 25’’H (medium size) to 40’’L x 28.5’’W x 30’’H (extra large).

Windows that are covered with rubber mesh allow for air circulation while providing a barrier to inclement conditions. The kennel cover also has plenty of exterior storage pockets for holding miscellaneous items such as collars, leashes, training whistles, or collapsible food bowls. The water resistant exterior and industrial-grade bottom made of 2-ply 1200D Poly ensure durability in all types of weather.

Who Can Benefit Most from this Product?

Anyone who requires extra protection for his or her pet outdoors can benefit from this product. Hunters that live in cold, wet climates will find the Mud River Dixie Kennel Cover especially useful, as will hikers and campers. People involved in dog rescue can also find use for this product.

Who Can Benefit Least from this Product?
The Mud River Dixie Kennel Cover is not recommended for anyone in warm climates or for indoor use. In these instances, the Mud River Uninsulated Kennel Cover is more appropriate.

What are the Advantages of this Product?

The advantages of the Mud River Dixie Kennel Cover are warmth, protection from wind and precipitation, and durability. This product is made to withstand even the harshest conditions in order to keep your pet safe and comfortable. The design is intuitive, allowing you to provide your dog with the exact protection he or she requires thanks to the adjustable mesh-covered windows.

What are the Limitations of this Product?

If not used properly, dogs can overheat in their kennel. Dog owners must be vigilant of the outside conditions and their dog’s condition (i.e. warm from working), and ensure proper air flow at all times. The kennel cover can dramatically warm the interior of the crate, so a hot dog should never be placed in a covered kennel without window or door flaps opened.

Which Items in this Line are Comparable?

The Mud River Dixie Kennel Cover is most comparable to the Mud River Bedford Uninsulated Kennel Cover, with the major difference being lack of insulation in the latter product.

Bottom Line

Ultimately, the Mud River Dixie Kennel Cover is perfect for the hunter or outdoor enthusiast who requires protection for his or her dog from harsh weather conditions. With water resistant material, an industrial-grade bottom, and the ability to maintain an interior temperature 40 degrees warmer than the outside air, this product is perfect for people who are serious about outdoor activities during the fall and winter.

Joe Scarpy

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Should You Use a Shock Collar in Your Dog Training?

February 2, 2017 by Joe Scarpy

Should You Use a Shock Collar in Your Training Process?

There are many ways to train a dog, and one of the most universally common ways is to enlist the help of an electronic collar. There are many reasons a Dogtra shock collar may be right for you, and a handful of reasons are listed below.

You are training your dog off leash

If you plan to train your dog to reliably listen to you off-leash, a Dogtra shock collar is a necessity for most people. The Dogra shock collar allows the dog owner to remotely communicate with his or her dog at distances up to 100 yards away.

You have difficulties getting your dog’s attention

Another use for a shock collar is to aid in getting your pet’s attention. Especially if your pet does not reliably listen to you calling his or her name, or gets distracted easily by passing dogs, people, or animals, a Dogtra shock collar can help you make the most of your training sessions.

Your dog struggles with resource guarding, dog-on-dog aggression, or barking

Another common use for shock collars is to use this aversive training method for bad behaviors. For instance, if your dog has a problem with resource guarding (i.e. growling or snapping when another dog or human approaches food or toys), a shock collar can be useful in deterring your dog from these behaviors. As with any potentially dangerous training situation, aggressive dogs should be trained under the supervision of a canine professional.

You want to teach your pet to avoid dangerous objects

If you are trying to teach your pet to avoid certain objects, such as skunks or snakes, a Dogtra shock collar can help you in this mission. Commonly, dog trainers teach hunting dogs to avoid rattlesnakes by bringing them within the vicinity of a defanged snake and shocking them in order to associate the potentially lethal animal with the negative experience.

You are looking for a consistent and reliable training method

Besides the long range capabilities, a shock collar is not much different from a choke chain or prong collar in terms of intended use. However, a Dogtra shock collar has a major benefit over human-based methods: it provides the same consistent correction each and every time. Predictability, routine, and consistency are extremely important in dog training, which makes this method preferable over other techniques.

You are willing to teach your dog basic skills without an electronic collar first

A common misconception about shock collars is that they can magically impart knowledge onto a pet. While it would be great if this were true, it is not advised to use a shock collar without first shaping the dog’s behavior with other methods, such as a check cord or prong collar. Never use a shock collar to start your dog’s training from scratch, or else you could potentially create an anxious dog.

Overall, a Dogtra shock collar is one of the most reliable tools on the market for training a dog in a consistent manner.

Hunter Dunbar

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Taking Horses On The Road: What You Need To Know

February 1, 2017 by Joe Scarpy

Taking Horses On The Road

If you own horses and run field-trials with your dogs, you will have to take them on the road at times. It is important that the journey go well, for both you and your animals. If you want to be successful on your next road trip, take these tips into account.

1. Protection

Put protective bandages or boots on your horses. During your travels, the horse can try to kick or may even get their leg

caught. These items help ensure that your animal is not injured. However, since this can be a new experience for many horses, make sure that they are okay with wearing the bandages or boots.

2. Breaks

Take breaks when on the road. If you are going to be driving for over three hours, make a pit stop. Loosen the horse’s restraints and allow him to put his head down to the ground. Doing so reduces the chances that the horse will get either shipping fever or pneumonia. Make sure to give your horse water every time you stop so he doesn’t get dehydrated.

3. Schedule

Try to keep your horse on the same schedule that he is normally on. Feed him the same food, at the same time. Make sure he has water.

4. Overheating

Less is more when it comes to clothing. Horses do not react to cold the same way that humans do. Always err on the side of

allowing them to be cold rather than hot. Therefore, don’t add a lot of clothing to your horse. Here are some good tips.

5. Insurance

Ensure you have horsebox insurance and also make sure you have emergency rescue coverage and that it makes note of your horses, too. Always have the membership card with you.

6. Paperwork

Make sure you have the passport for your horse. You can’t carry him from place to place without it.

7. Safety

When your horse is on the road for a long time, the journey will wear him out. Think about getting started early and finding a place to spend the night. Make sure you keep to the speed limit and try to have a smooth ride. Your horse has to work extra hard to remain steady if your driving is erratic.

8. Food

Have plenty of water and hay for your horse. Don’t forget to bring some food for yourself. You never know what could

happen on the road.

9. Emergencies

If your horse gets sick or is injured along the way, you will need a veterinarian. Prior to leaving, find a few practices that are on your route. Write down the phone numbers so you have them handy.

10. Loading

Horses generally don’t like the loading process. Don’t try and go too fast. Be patient with your animal. Go slow.

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HuntEmUp is proud to announce the arrival of Sport Dog Food, a superb quality dog food made specifically with active canines in mind.

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Sport Dog Food – ELITE GRAIN FREE BEEF MEAL 30/14

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Review of the Mud River The Dixie Kennel Cover

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Should You Use a Shock Collar in Your Training Process?

You are training your dog off leash

You have difficulties getting your dog’s attention

Your dog struggles with resource guarding, dog-on-dog aggression, or barking

You want to teach your pet to avoid dangerous objects

You are looking for a consistent and reliable training method

You are willing to teach your dog basic skills without an electronic collar first

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Taking Horses On The Road

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