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Teaching the Heel Command to Your Cocker Spaniel

If you've ever tried walking a young Cocker Spaniel through a field, down a gravel road, or even across a parking lot, you've probably discovered one thing quickly: Cockers are naturally curious. Every scent, every bird, every rustle in the.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 19, 2026

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Should Your Sporting Dog Shift to an Off-season Diet?

Sporting dogs burn a lot of calories during the hunting season. To support their elevated nutritional needs, savvy handlers feed them performance kibble. Off-season nutritional needs are often different, and that’s why many handlers shift.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 6, 2023

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Puppy or Older dog

So `Goose` is getting older and you are thinking about a new puppy. Or maybe you lost your pet and are starting to look for another one. Remember first of all there is only one `Goose`. Nothing or nobody can replace him. He was the one we h.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 26, 2022

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Understanding Canine Influenza

If you have been watching the news lately or reading metropolitan newspapers, you may have noticed articles about a "new" flu outbreak in dogs. In some sections of the country, veterinarians are reporting a near-panic situation around this .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 1, 2013

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An American Tradition, Bought and Paid For

Yesterday was opening day of dove season here in Kansas, a day that for me and my shorthairs, could not have come any sooner. We live on a small farm here in Kansas, so a short walk out back is all the traveling we have to do to get down to.. more ..

By: carly2hunt
Posted: September 2, 2013

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Your Great Hunting Dog

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By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 30, 2012

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Breeding a Better Dog

A pair of wood ducks came screaming by as my dad and I folded the drake. Most likely my dad did the folding, but I tried to help with my single shot 20 gauge. He pulled our springer/lab cross and myself through the cattails and marsh grass .. more ..

By: willowcreekkennels
Posted: May 5, 2010