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Zen and Sharing Space With Bears and Snakes

While planning a trip to Montana a friend asked me if the possibility of running into a bear or snake was “over hyped or a real concern?” After some thought, my answer “both” wasn’t very helpful in easing his mind. But it is true .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 15, 2023

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CHAMPION WHEELYBIRD AUTO-FEED TRAP REVIEW

I've had my eye on this electronic clay thrower for a few years. Browsing the sporting goods section of the local Walmart, I'd see this unit sitting in the store's back corner. I've debated buying it several times in the past but always tal.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 1, 2023

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The Importance of Mental Stimulation for Sporting Breed Puppies

Training your puppy starts the moment he comes home, and it begins with mental stimulation. Keeping him on task from the beginning will build a better adult sporting dog—but how do you do it? Read on for advice on how to hold a puppy’s .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 26, 2023

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Nutrition to Support Your Sporting Breed Puppy’s Digestive Health

Digestive health is integral to a puppy’s overall health. The digestive system turns food into building blocks (nutrients) used by every other system, such as the muscular, skeletal, respiratory, and nervous systems, for proper growth and.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 31, 2023

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Nutrition’s Role in Supporting Your Sporting Breed Puppy’s Immune System

A sporting breed puppy’s exposure to the natural world can occur early in life, and frequently. Introduction to the woods and waters in which they will eventually work is important for future training. However, these environments often co.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 14, 2023

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How To Support Joint Health in Your Sporting Dog

When we think about the longevity of our hardworking sporting dogs in the fields and blinds, joint health is often a point of concern. They run hard in a variety of conditions, they jump over logs or stone walls, and they twist and turn the.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 17, 2023

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Old Friends

Your four legged friend is more than a hunting tool, but friend and family member. Even the hardest of souls crack when it is apparent that their hunting dog is slowing down and entering their final chapter. Growing up we had English Spring.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 10, 2023

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How Much to Feed a Sporting Breed Puppy

Puppies are a lot of things. They’re curious, they take a lot of naps, and when they wake up they’ve got a tremendous amount of energy. They’ve got powerful appetites and are always on the lookout for the next meal. But there’s more.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 2, 2023

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When and How to Socialize a Sporting Breed Puppy

Socializing puppies when they’re young is key to building strong and confident adult sporting dogs. Puppies need to learn about everything, which includes the environments in which they’ll live and work, people, other dogs and animals, .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 20, 2023

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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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Can Sporting Breed Puppies Eat Adult Dog Food?

Sporting breed puppies are bred and trained to work. As a result, they have very different nutritional needs from those of a future house dog. Puppy formulas are typically more nutrient dense when compared to most adult formulas, to meet th.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 19, 2023

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How Nutrition Supports Trainability in Your Sporting Breed Puppy

Sporting breed puppies have a lot to learn. Nutrition that fuels healthy brain function and learning supports a puppy’s ability to master a variety of tasks. Puppy diets that contain clinically proven levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: January 29, 2023