Hunting Dog Training News

The eco-canine with a sting in his tail: Hunting dog who gets a buzz out of saving bees

In an exercise endorsed by Bumble Bee Conservation, 11 month-old Ted, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, sniffs his way up and down hedgerows to find bumble bee nests so they can be logged to make sure their protected.

Ask Dog Lady: Hoping little dog doesn’t become chew toy for bigger dogs

Dear Dog Lady, I don’t have a dog, myself, but I often buy presents for the many deserving dogs I know. So I’ve noticed the catalogues always display a variety of furry chew-toys for dogs to shake, toss, etc.

A Dog's Eye View: Is anybody out there?

Have you wondered why some dogs bark day and night in your neighbor’s yard? Have you thought there could be a connection between the breed, age or temperament of the dog as well as his environment?

Folks, dogs get to know 'nosework'

Traci Maddox holds on tight as Brody, her big brown boxer, pulls her toward a line of plastic storage bins against a wall at Oro Valley's Cañada del Oro Riverfront Park.

Carrie Wilson: The rules concerning using farm-raised birds for dog training

Q: I have a 16-month-old Brittany pup that I'm training for upland game. I would like to continue to train him until it starts to get too hot. I want to buy chukars and pheasants from a breeder, then release and take them on private property. What steps do I need to do to stay legal?

Maine guide uses bobcat for dog training

A registered Maine guide and state prison guard has begun serving a 10-day jail sentence for aggravated animal cruelty against a bobcat. A Waldo County Superior Court jury convicted Randall Carl on Monday, according to Deputy District Attorney Eric Walker. Carl was also found guilty of a closed-season trapping violation. A key piece of evidence in the case Walker said was a videotape that showed ...