May 9, 2008

Features

Into His Own
by E. Donnall Thomas Jr.
The time must come for a young dog to define himself.

The Puppy Checklist
by Dave Schultz
What I plan on teaching my next pup…

2008 State of the Pointing Labrador Retriever Address
by Cliff Bentley
Where are pointing Labs at these days?
[More…]

Phasing out the Electronic Collar
by Stephen C. Rafe
Is your dog a hammerhead without the collar and angel with it on?
[More…]

The Mysteries of Scent Revistited
by Steve Smith
Sometimes dogs aren’t the olfactory wunderkinds we make them out to be.

Departments

Training with the Pros                                               
by John Dahl
Lessons of the potholes and sloughs.

Training with Mike Lardy
                                   

One on One                                                                       
by James Keldsen
Oops! What to do after you mess up. [More…]

Waterfowling North America
by Doug Larsen
Reader questions.

Field Notes
by Vickie Lamb
Whistle basics.

The Wingshooter
by Steve Smith
One gun.

The Vet’s Office                                                           
by Dr. Ben J. Character
911!

Viewpoint                                                                       
by Butch Goodwin
The training table.

Et Al.

Subscriber Photos                                                           

Subscriber Forum                                                           

Bird Dog Foundation News

Training Tip                                                                       
by George Hickox
Maximizing the dog’s potential.

The View from the Pier                                               
by Casimer “Cas” Cecum