The SportDOG Staff
Our company was built on a love of dogs. We take great pride in providing gear to help you forge a stronger relationship with your dog - the same gear we trust with our own. We are committed to help you at every step of your training journey, providing endless training content, from our expert staff and the pros, to help you and your dog reach your fullest potential.
Founded in 2003 and still based in Knoxville, TN, SportDOG® Brand is built on over two decades of field-proven performance. Today, our rugged Tennessee roots remain strong as we've become one of the most trusted brands for hunting dog training across the country and the world.
Articles by The SportDOG Staff
When Your Dog Should Enter the Hunt
Young dogs take a while to develop into the hunting or field trial champion you desire. Your knowledge that the pup you selected is from proven hunting stock is just the start. I have been spoilt. During the hunting and field trial seasons, I have always had older, veteran dogs to rely on...
Talent Is Not Obedience
Whoa! Can your hunting dog 'whoa' or stop immediately? Does it always come when called? Will it turn on command or always sit or lie down when instructed? Will it gently deliver a bird to your hand without chewing the least little bit? Good bird dogs have been...
Dealing with a Heat-Related Emergency
We lose more dogs to heat-related emergencies than almost any other. If you take preventive measures before heading out to the field, there’s much less of a chance your dog will get into trouble. But when a dog starts to show signs of heat stress, knowing how to deal with...
Other Senior Prostaff
David Siple
Dave has been training dogs with SportDOG Brand® remote trainers for over 6 years. He has trained numerous labs for upland and waterfowl hunting.
David Molyneaux
Dave is a judge for AKC pointing and retriever hunt tests as well as the North American Hunting Retriever Association. During the summer months, he conducts (Utility) North American Versatile Hunting Retriever Association classes on one of his advanced retriever ponds. To his credit, he has titled several AKC Masters...
Greg McGuffin
Greg McGuffin has been professionally training hunting dogs for 8 years. 3 years ago, he and his family sold their house in Tulsa, Oklahoma and decided to dive headfirst into Retriever Training. They now live on the 2,000-acre family ranch in south central Oklahoma where Greg, his wife,...
