July/August  2007

What are Retriever Trainers Doing…
by John L. Rogers
…that pointing dog trainers should be?

When to Call a Pro
by Tom Carpenter
Training our own pointing dogs is rewarding. But sometimes we need professional help.

Dogs in Art
A Photo Essay

Biofuels and Birds
by Larry Brown
Does more ethanol equal fewer pheasants and ducks?
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Favorite Covers
by Wayne Simmons

The Gun Room
by Steve Smith
Gizmos, gadgets, and thingamajigs.

Gun Dog Forum
by Larry Brown
Force-fetch versus natural retrieve.

The Versatile Hunting Dog
by Chuck Johnson
An interview with a pioneer of versatile dogs.

Trainin’ Dogs with Rick Smith
by Rick Smith and Sharon Potter
Pre-season conditioning.

Western Wings
by Ben O. Williams
My early training program.

Eastern Encounters
by Tom Huggler
As our dogs age.

The Vet’s Office
by Dr. Ben J. Characters
Help from the pharmacy.
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Training Tip
by George Hickox
Thorndike’s basic laws.

Looking Back
by Gary Lockee

Subscriber Photos

Subscriber Forum

The Way It Ought to Be
by Spaulding Hoffhacker