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When Housetraining Goes Awry

Please pardon my grammar if it's even more off than normal today, but I'm a tad frazzled. For the past 48 hours, I've been engaged in an activity that's both joyous and scream-into-a-pillow frustrating: housebreaking a dog. And I bought not one, but two springer pups. As if I thought one would be just too easy.

Puppies Inspire Our Irrational Optimism

When a young boy hits a baseball off a tee for the first time, not even the most positive-thinking father declares him a future major leaguer.

Labrador Retriever Remains Americans' Top Dog

No surprise here: For the twenty-second consecutive year, the Labrador retriever is the most popular dog in the United States, according to American Kennel Club (AKC) registration statistics. Here's the breakdown of 2012's most popular breeds and how that compares to 2011.

The Real Story of America's Retriever

New discoveries separate fact from fiction regarding the history of the Chesapeake Bay retriever.

Can a Gundog Be Too Controlled?

Sure, want your gundog to be obedient—but is there such a thing as too obedient?

A Pointer on Flushers

If you're thinking about getting a flushing/retrieving breed—one of those friendly, energetic springer/Labrador/golden retriever types that’ll dive into the thickest thicket to roust birds at your feet—good luck overcoming its inherent defect.

How to Find the Right Gundog Breeder

While most breeders of sporting dogs are in it for the right reasons—namely to benefit their chosen breeds—anytime an endeavor involves the exchange of money, not everyone will operate above board. So, here’s how to find and vet potential breeders to ensure your goals and expectations align with their puppy program.

Gundogs: Killer Grass

Grass kills. Dogs. Maybe yours. And we’re not talking medical marijuana here.

E-Collar for the Next Generation: The Dogtra Pathfinder

Humans have used dogs to hunt for thousands of years. More recently, technology (specifically GPS tracking collars) has made the partnership that much more dependable. The Dogtra Pathfinder collar marries the genius of GPS location with an easy-to-use smartphone interface.

Delta Waterfowl Partners with Gundog Grind Coffee

This will provide money from purchases of Delta Waterfowl Medium Roast directly to The Duck Hunters Organization, helping Delta deliver on its mission to produce ducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting in North America.

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