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...

Obedience training is one of the most important things you can do for your retriever. A well-trained dog is a pleasure to have around, and can make hunting and retrieving much easier. Labrador retrievers are particularly intelligent and eager to please, making them...

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...

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...

Retriever Training - Tips on Memory Marking and Marking the fall A great drill that you can perform with multiple dogs and hunting buddies is memory marking, which will be described here.   This fun and easy drill can be performed with one or more dogs, as...

You can easily turn your trained retriever into a shed dog by incorporating a few simple drills into your dog’s training.  Here, shed dog training drills recommended by renowned retriever / shed dog trainer Tom Dokken are...

Gun Dog Success can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but at times also one of the most frustrating.  Tips for training your hunting retriever are discussed here.  Steady First, Retrieve LaterMany hunters make the mistake of moving past basic...

Having the correct equipment makes dog training much easier Mistake #1:  Not kennel training your dogWhen it comes time to take your dog on your first hunting or training trip into the field, your pet should always travel in a safe crate.  One of the...

Knowing what to do in a Dog Emergency and severe bleeding injury is critical and can save your pets life! Fortunately I have never had a severe dog emergency involving a laceration or event that would cause a severe bleeding injury, but being prepared is crucial in a...

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bull Valley Retrievers Receives 2019 Best of Woodstock Award Woodstock Award Program Honors the Achievement WOODSTOCK December 3, 2019 -- Bull Valley Retrievers has been selected for the 2019 Best of Woodstock Award in the Dog...