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In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to choose the best e-collar for your dog and your specific training goals, ensuring that when the time comes, you’re equipped with a tool that’s up to the task, no matter how tough the conditions.In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to choose the best e-collar for your dog and your specific training goals, ensuring that when the time comes, you’re equipped with a tool that’s up to the task, no matter how tough the conditions.

The Ultimate SportDOG Guide: Choosing the Best E-Collar for Your Dog

by The SportDOG Staff

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to choose the best e-collar for training your dog, ensuring that when the time comes, you’re equipped with a tool that’s up to the task, no matter how tough the conditions.

Beagle in kennel wearing NoBark collarBeagle in kennel wearing NoBark collar

6 Travel Considerations for the Hunting Season

by Tom Dokken

One-day or weekend bird-hunting trips are nice if you’re fortunate to have good destinations close to home, but for many hunters, long-distance, out-of-country trips are the norm. These extended adventures require more planning if you want to enjoy them to the fullest. Here are some considerations to keep in mind. Where...

Yellow Lab puppy holding puppy dummy retrieving tool in mouth.Yellow Lab puppy holding puppy dummy retrieving tool in mouth.

3 Ways You’re Ruining Your Gundog Puppy

by Greg McGuffin

Owners of puppies make countless training mistakes. They may not know it initially, but it’s the little things that separate professional trainers from owners who dabble in training. As a professional trainer, I’ve seen every type of misguided puppy and spent countless hours undoing bad habits. Commonly, when a 6-month-old puppy...

Yellow labrador panting with Elizabethan collar onYellow labrador panting with Elizabethan collar on

Summer Hazards – 5 Precautions for Your Hunting Dog

by The SportDOG Staff

Summertime means extra fun in the sun, but it also means some new dangers. These tips will help ensure you and your hunting partner stay safe in the field: Increased Hydration – Warmer weather means increased chances of heat exhaustion for you and your dog. Even mild temperatures can pose...

English Pointer being handled by personEnglish Pointer being handled by person

Dealing with Hunting Dog Injuries

by The SportDOG Staff

Cuts are common in hunting dogs. Brambles, barbed wire, broken glass, or even sharp broken saplings can slice a dog’s skin as it hunts. Appropriate field care of wounds can reduce healing time and make the vet’s job much easier. Remember the watchwords: flush, fill and wrap. Flushing Fresh cuts may look quite...

Beagle in dog crate with door openBeagle in dog crate with door open

Spring Training for Beagles

by The SportDOG Staff

Spring is in the air, which means rabbit season is over in most parts of the country. So now what? I have a kennel full of Beagle rabbit hounds and no hunting, making this the perfect time to give a little extra attention to those younger hounds. Spring is a...

Young boy sitting with black labrador. Both looking to the sky for ducks.Young boy sitting with black labrador. Both looking to the sky for ducks.

Hunting with Children

by The SportDOG Staff

Hunting with children is an entirely different beast. There are two very important things we must all remember. Firstly, it's all about the children, not you. Secondly, no matter how mature you think a child is, they do not think like an adult. Let's look at the first one; it's...

Setter running through tall grass.Setter running through tall grass.

Building a First Aid Kit

by The SportDOG Staff

My background is somewhat different from that of many of the dog handlers on the SportDOG® ProStaff. I'm a tactical paramedic. I work with law enforcement and service dogs. In fact, I've never hunted with dogs. However, I've trained explosive-detection canines, and I specialise in cadaver dogs. Today, I teach canine...

Setter on point wearing GPS collarSetter on point wearing GPS collar

How You Helped Build TEK 2.0

by The SportDOG Staff

Hunting season is upon us. Excitement is high for the whole hunting community, but we’d wager no one is quite as thrilled as we are about what’s coming this season. TEK 2.0 will be hitting retailers near you this season! It’s hard to fully express how excited we are about...

Black labrador running through grass while pantingBlack labrador running through grass while panting

Top 3 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe This Summer

by The SportDOG Staff

Summer is upon us, which means there's even more reason to be out in nature with your dog. Whether you're fishing, training, camping, hunting, or hiking, we have a few tips to keep in mind when bringing along your four-legged friend. These simple suggestions will make sure you and your...


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