Pup to the Vet

By Dr. David Erlewein Without question, the best part of the day in most general veterinary practices is the new puppy visit: There is absolutely nothing like a new puppy to put a smile on [...]

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Cold Weather Shooting

By Steve Smith The onset of winter, when the seasons are still open but you sort of, you know, wish they weren’t, presents a set of circumstances for the wingshooter quite apart from the [...]

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Bloat

By Dr. David Erlewein Gastric dilatation/volvulus syndrome (GDV) is the five dollar term for what we commonly refer to as “bloat,” “flipped stomach,” “twisted stomach” or “stomach torsion.” Bloat [...]

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Dental Health

Beyond being unpleasant, your pet’s bad breath could be a warning sign for more serious problems. In fact, more than 90 percent of dogs over age three suffer from dental disease. With [...]

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Hard Mouth: Is There a Cure?

Pointing Dog Pointer by Bob and Jody Iler In training a young pointing dog, some problems can surface quickly and decisively, leaving no room for doubt when you encounter them. “Hard [...]

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The Mystery of Scenting

Pointing Dog Pointer by Bob and Jody Iler One of the reasons you chose a pointing dog is the thrill of seeing your dog on point. His show of staunch intensity— with tail erect, body immobile and [...]

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Puppies and Handling

POINTING DOG POINTERS By Bob and Jody Iler We want our young pointing dog puppies to have their head in the field. In fact, in the early stages of training, as we introduce our pups to birds and [...]

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Get in Shape

by Steve Smith I hope this doesn’t sound like I’m pounding on the table, but every year, I hear from subscribers who lost dogs, either for the season or permanently, because of the sort of thing [...]

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AKC Hunting Tests

Give your pointing dog the opportunity to do what it was bred to do – more often. Participating in Hunting Tests through the American Kennel Club (AKC) is an effective and fun way to give your [...]

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