Hot Spots on Dogs

Hot spots on dogs can be caused by various circumstances. Anything from your dog’s skin allergies to typical scratching that causes a small laceration can be the pesky beginning to a hot spot.

What Makes a Versatile Hunting Dog

Ron Boehme, host of The Hunting Dog Podcast and co-founder of the Upland Institute, walks through the traits that define a truly versatile hunting companion.

What to Ask Your Breeder Before Choosing a Puppy

So how do you choose the best puppy for you? If you’re interested in adding a puppy to your home […]

Large GUNNER Dog Crate Saves Charli the Lab

My lab, my daughter and I were in a head-on collision. I broke my arm, but my daughter and my dog – thanks to GUNNER – are fine.

The Ultimate Guide to AKC Hunt Tests

At first glance, the standardized hunt test world can be intimidating. We aim to pull back the curtain a bit, and cover everything you can expect to see at your first weekend AKC hunt test.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers: Breed Profile

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has been an active part of hunting traditions for years. The Toller is named for its ability to entice waterfowl into close range to allow the hunter an oppor...

Gear Guide For Spring Training

Great retrievers are built in the offseason, and proper gear can help you make the most of spring training with your dog. So we turned to Bob Owens of Lone Duck Outfitters & Kennels for his rec...

Retriever Training Tips

It’s the time of year when the decoys have been (begrudgingly) put away and the rest of your waterfowl gear […]

A Car Hit Me in 40+ Car Interstate Pileup

Roxie and I were involved in a 40+ car pileup on the Interstate during an ice storm. Here's what happened. By Jody Dean.

All-Weather GUNNER Gear

Don't let rain or heat keep you from enjoying the outdoors with your canine companion.

Thank You, Gunner

"To them, they may only be a part of your world, but to them, you are their world." | Browning "Gunner" Jr. — 10/27/08 to 3/7/21

#GunnerEffect21 Winners and Finalists

Our panel of judges sifted through thousands upon thousands of photos from this year's #GunnerEffect21 contest to find the one photo that best expressed the bond between man and man's best friend.⁠

Gunner’s Bucket List Hunt: Saskatchewan

Addison Edmonds booked a bucket list trip for he and Gunner in Saskatchewan to hunt duck and goose in the "Land of the Living Skies. Getting Gunner to this "one last hunt" from Nashville wasn't sea...