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Another Way to Force Fetch

Another Way to Force Fetch

Duck dogs must fetch on command and hold the duck for delivery to hand. While these fundamentals are largely instinctive in well-bred dogs, they must be honed through training. A popular technique is "force-fetch," which involves harsh negative reinforcement until the...

What is Force Fetch – We Can Help…

Force fetching is a popular training technique used to teach retrievers to reliably retrieve game on command. Force fetching is a process of teaching a retriever to retrieve a game bird or other object on command and to hold it until released. It is an important part...

Choosing a Pedigree with Health Clearances

Choosing a Pedigree with Health Clearances

When it comes to choosing a new gun dog, there are a lot of things to consider. First and foremost, you need to make sure that you are prepared for the commitment of owning a dog. A new puppy will require time, patience, and training in order to become a well-behaved...

Table Foods That Are Not Pet Friendly

Table Foods That Are Not Pet Friendly

Table Foods That Are Not Pet Friendly or Healthy It is possible to feed your dog "Human" food, but it is important to understand what foods to Avoid and know what not to feed your pet. Many people think that they are doing what best for their best friend when they...

Problems with Doggie Day Care

Problems with Doggie Day Care

Doggie daycare is a common luxury for many dogs.  Pet owners who feel guilty that their dogs spend all day at home send their pets to what appears to be doggie heaven.  At many day cares, dogs are off-leash and allowed to play non-stop with all of their...