The Best Dog Vest for Waterfowl Hunting: What to Look For (and What to Avoid)

A guide to keeping your dog safer, warmer, and more comfortable in the blind – without the usual frustrations.

The Difference Between Neoprene and Ariaprene: What’s Best for Hunting Dogs?

We ditched the zipper, the soak, and the stink – here’s why Ariaprene® outperforms traditional dog vest materials in every way that counts.

Behind the Design: Building the GUNNER Waterfowl Vest from the Ground Up

How a 4 a.m. hunt, 8+ prototypes, and years of real-world testing led to the most overbuilt dog vest in the field.

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A Car Hit Me and I Spun Into an 18-Wheeler

On the drive home, I just kept thinking about that kennel and how differently the day would have gone without it. I can say with 100% confidence: that kennel did its job. And it’s the reason Birdie...

Dog Safe in Head-On Collision | #GunnerSaves

After three years of ownership, my GUNNER finally had the opportunity to do its job. I am so grateful that the G1™ Kennel kept my dog safe when another driver ran a red light and crashed into my ve...

Tornado-Proof Kennel | #GunnerSaves

An EF-4 tornado ripped through our neighborhood here in Newport, Arkansas. We ran for shelter but couldn’t make it to get Millet in time. His GUNNER saved his life.

My Dog’s GUNNER Protected Him in a Head-On Collision

"If you’re hesitating about investing in a quality kennel, let my experience serve as a reminder. This wasn’t a mere coincidence; it was a life-threatening accident, and that kennel was crucial in ...

Canine Care in the Winter Snow | With Dr. Seth Bynum, DVM

By Dr. Seth Bynum, DVM | @birddogvet How can hunters prepare their dogs for winter hunts in terms of conditioning or training? In my experience it’s the subtle ways that will make the most diff...

Ready For Winter: GUNNER's Cold Weather System

When winter hits, GUNNER's Cold Weather System makes sure your dog is prepared to weather the chill.

Looking for GUNNER G1™ Kennel setup inspiration?

We asked our Pack Members to share their current GUNNER G1™ Kennel car setups. See what they're running...

Travel Tips From the GUNNER Team

Our GUNNER team members have logged thousands of miles on the road with their dogs. We asked them for their best tips to share with anyone gearing up for a road trip with their dogs, and they deliv...

Dog Safe In Head-On Collision

“Everything else can be replaced, but I'm just ecstatic to be able to walk away, alive, with my dog.” –Kelsey W., GUNNER Pack Member

How Every Color Kennel Fares in the Summer Heat

We tested the surface and interior temperatures of every kennel we've released after a full day of sitting in the sun. Here are the results.

Hit Head-On at 70 MPH: Kennel Saved My Dogs' Lives

"I told him [my dogs] were okay without even checking. I had no doubts that the kennel kept them safe and did its job."

A House Fire: Absolutely No Way This Dog Should Have Survived

My dog was in your kennel during a house fire, and the fire investigator agrees with me: the GUNNER helped save my dog.

He Was In A GUNNER, So I Knew He Was Safe

Our GUNNER saved Waco’s life, and we could not be more thankful.

Kennel Helped Save My Dog's Life. Then He Helped Save Mine.

It’s one of the best dog products I’ve ever seen on the market because it’s genuinely saving lives.