by John Stewart Wright w/ image Cheatgrass kills bird dogs. Not often, but too often, for any bird hunter who loves his or her canine companions. And sub-mortal cases are […]
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New Dogs and New Friends
by Jessica Cobb w/ image Her expressive, mahogany-colored eyes, usually so playful, were all business and laser focused on the thick alder patch in front of her. As we approached […]
You have Questions, Purina has Answers
by Keith Schopp Purina’s sporting dog team attends hundreds of events each year – from field trials and hunt tests to consumer trade shows and major conventions and conferences. Every […]
Book Review – “Mouthful of Feathers”
by Glen R. Blackwood | RGS & AWS Regional Director of Development – Lower Peninsula/Eastern U.P. of Michigan & Indiana “Mouthful of Feathers”Publisher: Cornmill PressPaperback$16.99Editors: Reid Bryant, Greg Mc Reynolds, […]
Purely Dogs: Building on a Solid Foundation at Four to Six Months
by Steve and Jodie Ries, Top Gun Kennel There is a scripture in the good book that best describes this time of training. Consider it pure joy as we face […]
Purely Dogs: What to Expect When Introducing a Spring Puppy Into Your House – The first two to four months
by Steve and Jodie Ries, Top Gun Kennel You’ve done all the research to locate the right breeder with proven traits in a sire and dam and required health certifications. […]
NAVHDA: Leaving a Lasting Impression
by Erin Kalpin I was 12 years old, sitting in my bedroom nestled at the back of the small home I was growing up in. There, I touched the golden […]
Purina – Body Condition System
by Keith Schopp The Purina veterinarian took one look at Emma, my 8-year-old Labrador retriever, and noted: “She hasn’t missed any meals lately.” Then Dr. RuthAnn Lobos announced Emma’s score […]
Danger Zone!
by Keith Schopp, Purina Out along the edges Always where I burn to be The further on the edge The hotter the intensity Lyrics from “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins […]
Terrible Ticks
By Meg Puchlerz, DVM, CRPM When folks think about the dangers of hunting, their minds often go to things like lacerations, wildlife encounters and orthopedic injuries. Flying below the radar […]
