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The Great Debate: Pointing or Flushing Dogs for Quail

My wife said I winced when we pulled up to the only game in town. It was an old motel of a vintage that reminded me of the Golden Era of travel by car. Over the years families probably over-nighted here while on their way to any one of a .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 3, 2020

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My Rule Number One: Dont Bird Hunt For Business by Tom Word

Soon after I became a bird hunter I adopted a rule: Don't take anyone bird hunting in search of law business. I had figured out you only wanted to bird hunt with a few folk who shared your love of the dogs and the sport, folks who were safe.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 28, 2020

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Pups first year or so

Your hopes and dreams are wrapped up in that little ball of fur you just brought home. Training started the moment you gathered him up in your arms for the first time, and it never ends. It is a continuum of more and bigger distractions you.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 29, 2020

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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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Training Your Retriever for Double Duty

If you own a waterfowl dog, chances are that sooner or later you're going to ask it to perform upland duty. It might be a pheasant hunt as a sideline to your Dakota duck hunt, or maybe an afternoon of quail hunting after a morning goose hun.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 3, 2013

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Your Great Hunting Dog

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By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 30, 2012

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Choosing a Dog Box

If you are in the market for a dog box to haul your dogs to field trials and hunting, there are a number of decisions you
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By: josh1
Posted: April 17, 2012

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The Opener

This year I was blessed and duck season opened while I was home on leave from Iraq. Luckly, it also happened to be three weeks earlier than any date I can remember. As soon as I heard the news of the opener, I couldn't help but think of all.. more ..

By: smittys.labradors
Posted: October 26, 2011

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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

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The 3s of Puppy Training

The Three "S"s Of Puppy Training: SHORT SIMPLE SUCCESSFUL
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By: jackie
Posted: September 7, 2008

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Topbrass Retrievers for all Reason

The Three "S"s Of Puppy Training: SHORT SIMPLE SUCCESSFUL
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By: jackie
Posted: September 7, 2008

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Retriever Corner

There are many schools of thought regarding progression with yard basics. In this article I will address my personal schedule aimed specifically at the T pattern drill I use in developing skills needed for swim-by work and beginning cold bl.. more ..

By: kfarmer
Posted: March 28, 2008