Lyme disease is spread by ticks, mainly deer ticks. Whenever you take your dog out hunting, you run the risk of him getting Lyme Disease due to ticks. This is especially true if you are hunting in the woods. Deer ticks are not the only ticks that can cause disease, however. It [...]
If you are hunting in a blind or in water, chances are that your dog is going to need to know how to blind retrieve. Your dog is not likely to see on sight the fall of every bird that you shoot down and will have to hunt for the birds in the blind. You [...]
You might be wondering why the ‘heel’ command is so important. Stop and consider the number of times you are out with your dog and your dog begins pulling on his leash to get ahead of you, or even more disconcerting, you find yourself walking way ahead of him. The ‘heel’ command will enable you [...]
While it is true that retrievers like to swim, they will naturally see the water as an obstacle and attempt to run along the shore rather than go straight through the water to pick up a bird. Shore breaking your retriever is not difficult if you have some dummy bumpers and an electronic collar on [...]
Hookworms is one of the many worm diseases that can affect dogs. In most cases, dogs with hookworm are infected as puppies. They are internal parasites that can cause the death of puppies in some cases, although older dogs are rarely infected with hookworms. In older dogs, a hookworm infection is less severe. Dog owners [...]
Bloat is a life threatening condition that normally appears in older dogs, age 7 or more. Any dog can have bloat, but it is more common in purebred dogs than mixed breed dogs and Setters are one breed of hunting dog that are most susceptible to bloat. Bloat is also called gastric torsion. It presents [...]
Kidney disease in dogs is very serious and is usually incurable. It is a condition that often affects older dogs and is related to the declining years in the life of a dog. There are two types of kidney disease in dogs – acute and chronic. When the kidneys fail to function in the proper [...]
Dogs should be bathed so that their coats stay fresh and healthy, although do not be surprised if the dog soon smells like his old self after bathing. Dogs prefer their own natural smell and do not take to the doggie deodorant that most groomers put on the dogs.
When to bath the dog
It is best [...]
Arthritis is a disease of the joints. It can be caused by too much stress on the joints over a period of time, or it can be caused by an underlying medical condition. Like humans, dogs can get arthritis. Unlike humans, they cannot voice their pain aloud. This is why it is important for any [...]
Most manufacturers clearly label their devices with stimulation levels. However, while each transmitter is different all of them will have an option to change the intensity of the stimulus or in fact adjust the correction type. It is important that you understand how these controls impact your dog. This will enable you to make the [...]