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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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THE BENEFITS OF ANTIOXIDANTS IN DOG FOOD

Hunters and trainers might argue about which breeds of sporting dogs are best for their preferred pursuits, but they can all agree on one thing, sporting dogs are driven to work. Whether it's a setter, pointer, shorthair, or retriever, spor.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 25, 2022

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And the Birds Whistled Bob-white

Quail hunting in the South has always been as common as sunburn. Due to the fertile soil, flat and rolling coastal plains that are cut by long rivers and dotted with lakes and ponds, made for a perfect farming. Mild winters with hot, humid .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 18, 2022

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Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - Coccidia

Do you own a hunting or sporting dog? Then you should know about the danger of coccidia in dogs. You may have already heard of this disease because it is common among these breeds and can be serious if not caught early.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 5, 2022

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Socializing your sporting dog

Socializing your sporting dog. Your faithful hunting companion needs proper socializing, people places and things. As soon as you get your new pup start introducing to everything and everyone. At the beginning just things around your home a.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 3, 2022

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Tips for traveling with your Gun Dog

Whether you're driving a decked-out dog hauling rig or crating Rover in the backseat of your sedan, traveling with dogs is a process. Here are some tips and recommendations from two hunters and trainers who spend a lot of time on the road w.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: August 29, 2022

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The Role of Antioxidants in Recovery

Give a pointer, setter, shorthair or Lab a choice between working or taking a nap, odds are they'll take work at every opportunity. Handlers are in it to win it today, but they've got an eye on tomorrow as well.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 26, 2022

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Train for your game

Some sports, like shooting and dog training, are best played with a training foundation. Every progression builds on the mastery of the previous level, and repetitions make the master. When it comes to shooting, spring is the best time to r.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 31, 2022

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The importance of protein, fats and carbs in a gun dogs diet

The intensity of a flushing dog working for three minutes is different from a bird dog that runs all morning long. Gun dogs need to be fueled by the correct type of energy, one that gives them drive at the breakaway and enough juice to swim.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 3, 2022

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How Much Water Should Your Gun Dog Drink?

Most sporting dog owners and handlers know how to calculate daily amounts of food, but is there a way to determine how much water your dog should drink? According to Eukanuba's Pet Health and Nutrition Center's Director Dr. Jill Cline, ther.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 5, 2022

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Field Cocker Madness

The brace of pointers was stunning, and they were locked up on the edge of one of the thickest patches of greenbriar I'd ever seen. The tangle was so dense it resembled unfurled rolls of concertina wire. A little cocker named Rip didn't car.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 24, 2022

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How to Feed your Dog

Feeding hardworking gun dogs requires a bit more than scooping some kibble into a bowl. It's a simple three-step process that pays big performance dividends.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 4, 2022

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10 ways to kill more grouse

Ruffed grouse are hard to hit in any situation. They're wild, just like the terrain in which they live. Here are 10 tips to improve your hits. They're ones I learned the hard way which is short-handle for the fact that I've missed one hell.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 2, 2021

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SportDOG: Gear the way youd design it

My dentist, Doc Biehn, was a waterfowler and I always got to check it out when I got my teeth cleaned as a kid. I remember one visit when he handed me a new, Marlin Super Goose he extracted from his closet. I'd never seen anything like the.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 27, 2021

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Girls, Guns, and Gun Dogs!

Growing up in the south one gains an appreciation for late fall/early springtime bobwhite quail hunting behind a brace of pointers about as much as anything can be appreciated. The landscape here is dotted with private plantations, public s.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 12, 2021