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What you must understand about dog containment systems and e-collar training

Just like modern e-collars, the newest in-ground fencing systems, also known as containment systems, have improved life for dogs and their owners. A containment system helps keep your dogs from wandering out of the yard, which is great for .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 1, 2020

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Rare breeds vs Popular breeds - By Craig Koshyk

Breeders of the more popular gundog breeds sometimes use the term 'popular' to promote their breed; the implication being that 'A million owners can't be wrong'. And sometimes breeders of less common breeds use the term 'rare' to promote th.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 20, 2020

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Joe and Denny and Me -- and Lucky - by Tom Word

In the summer of 1973, when I was thirty-five and a striving Richmond lawyer, I got an amazing gift from a more striving life insurance salesman hoping for referrals from me, an introduction to his brother, Joe Prince, perhaps Virginia's mo.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 7, 2020

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Running Spring Woodcock - By Tom Keer

A pro trainer recently asked me about my training bird bill.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 16, 2020

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Long Distance Runaround - By Craig Koshyk

In a perfect world the pup of your dreams, from the breed of your dreams, would be whelped by an awesome breeder living just down the street. And when the happy day came for you to bring you puppy home, all you'd need to do is walk half a b.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 9, 2020

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Whatever you do, dont panic if you accidentally shoot the dog

My liver and white pointer Gep stood staunchly on point on a covey of scaled quail on the Colorado prairie. I hadn't seen my 6 month old coverdog-setter Gretchen for almost an hour since I turned her loose on the shortgrass prairie. My la.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 4, 2020

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Advice on a Dog Sale - By Tom Word

Ben Reach religiously followed a policy, preached to him by his father, not to get involved in law suits involving dogs. But ironically, he was asked for advice on bird dog matters constantly. This was because Ben had many friends in the bi.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 4, 2020

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Whatever you do, dont shoot the dog - By Tom Keer

I've never seen a bird dog get shot, but I hear of at least one instance per year. When the stories roll in I get sick to my stomach. They unfold in pretty much the same way. A group of folks review the pre-hunt safety talk. All have he.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: January 21, 2020

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Shadow Oak Bo Remembered by Tom Word

I treasure many memories of Shadow Oak Bo, the first and clearest (I can watch it like a movie in mind's eye today) at Coney Lake in the Lee County All-Age when Bo was a first year. I was riding with Luke Weaver in his pickup, following in .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: January 1, 2020

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The Joy of Cover Dogs - By Tom Keer

Places in snow country are reported to have lots of words to describe the white, powdery flakes gracing their winter countryside. Maybe that's true, but at home in New England we have the same with stone walls. Scratch farmers in our coun.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 17, 2019

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Skin Laceration Repair in the Field by Shawn Wayment DVM

There is nothing finer than being afield in autumn's country with bird dogs. The whir of wings as a covey of scaled quail erupts from the sand sage can stir the cholesterol from the morning's greasy-spoon-country-dinner breakfast. Gun smo.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 10, 2019

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Beware the Twins - By Tom Word

They were twins, and identical, at least every one said they were. Of course white folks would have said identical anyhow, they couldn't have distinguished between them if they were just cousins, let alone twin brothers. They could each rid.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 30, 2019

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Hunt Dog Mania - Black Friday Sale

Check out this huge Black Friday sale at Hunt Dog Mania. 15% off entire site, plus a free t-shirt with every Black Friday purchase.

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 27, 2019

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The Nose Knows: Reading your Birddogs Signs by Tom Keer

If you own a bird dog, let alone a string of 'em, then the odds are high that you know what their every movement and noise means. But if you're hunting over a buddy's dog then you might not be as keyed in to their tells. Here are two comm.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 19, 2019

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Gundog Central Announcement

I can't tell you how excited I am to be able to bring you some brand new content from two super talented and respected individuals of the bird dog community. I really admire their work and I think you will too. Later today I'll be uploadi.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 4, 2019