
Tips for Gun Dog Success and Your Hunting Retriever
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...

Common Hunting Dog Training Mistakes: Not Having the Right Supplies
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...

Dog Emergency Response in a Severe Bleeding Injury
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...

Bull Valley Retrievers Receives 2019 Best of Woodstock Award
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...

Retriever Training Set Backs
There are a number of common setbacks that hunters encounter when training their retrievers at home. The most common training pitfalls are discussed here, as well as how to overcome them. Lengthy Training SessionsAs hard-working humans, we are...

Taking Advantage of the Off-Season
Keep Training Going - Taking Advantage of the Off-Season Not every drill that you perform with your dog has to require a lot of activity. One way you can take advantage of the off-season (particularly on days when it is too hot to spend a lot of time running around)...

Knowing Dog Training Equipment Options
There are as many different tools for dog training as there are breeds of dog. The secret to dog training success is knowing when to use each tool for various training scenarios. Listed here are a variety of dog training equipment options. Collars Dog collars are...

Dog Training Myths
There are many theories regarding the proper way to train a dog, with certain ideas having more credibility than others. Here, a number of dog training myths will be discussed, as well as the corresponding facts. Myth #1: A dog that is slow-to-learn has an...

Tips for Feeding your Dog in Every Life Stage and Activity Level
Tips for Feeding your Dog - All Ages and Activity Levels Proper nutrition is one of the most important aspects of caring for a dog. The best way to ensure good health is to feed your dog a high-quality food that provides complete and balanced nutrition. However, a...
Gun Dog Success – Training Timeline
The Gun Dog Success Training Timeline In an age of instant gratification where nearly everything a person may need is available at his or her fingertips, the art of patience has been forgotten – especially when it comes to dog training. Often, dog owners forget...