Written by Randy Acker, DVM, this is a thorough guide that can be easily carried in the field or stored in your canine first aid kit. It covers a broad range of ailments you might expect your dog to confront in the field and provides a quick and clear explanation...
Written by Randy Acker, DVM, this is a thorough guide that can be easily carried in the field or stored in your canine first aid kit. It covers a broad range of ailments you might expect your dog to confront in the field and provides a quick and clear explanation of how to treat each. We like the list of "must-have" tools and over-the-counter drugs on treatments that should be added to any canine first aid kit. This is an invaluable resource.
You have decided to train your bird dog. Fantastic! Here are some tips for beginners. Puppies! It's easy to fall in love with a pretty face. However, when training a bird dog, it makes good sense to start off with the appropriate puppy. Decide, before you even start, if you want a pointer or a retriever. Starting young...
Warm-weather hunts can be some of the best days in the field—but they also come with real risks for your dog. Unlike us, dogs don’t sweat to regulate body temperature. They rely on panting, and when they’re running hard, that system can get overwhelmed fast.
There is a lot of preparation and commitment involved in puppy rearing; it's a serious undertaking that with careful planning before the puppies arrive will increase the puppy's chances of survival. Hypothermia is a leading cause of puppy mortality.


