Pet Insurance for Working Dogs: Is It Worth It? With Pacific Northwest CoordinatHer Gina Deem For a high-energy working dog, whether it’s a hunting dog, search-and-rescue dog, agility dog, police K9, or another canine athlete, pet insurance can be easier to justify than it is for the average family pet. These dogs are simply exposed
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Why I Chose a Braque Français With Pacific CoordinatHer Ashley Hisey When I started researching breeds for my first purpose-bred dog, I knew I wanted a dog from the Sporting Group. At the time, I had no plans to actually hunt with the dog, but I liked the general size, temperament, and energy that many
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Trust the Nose: Lessons in Recovering Downed Birds With Pacific CoordinatHer Ashley Hisey I want to share two memorable hunts in which my Braque Français, Peaks, recovered shot birds that I thought were surely lost to the landscape. I hope you can take away a few lessons from my mistakes and successes the next time
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Adopt or Purchase: Choosing the Right Hunting Dog With Pacific Northwest Regional CoordinatHer Gina Deem Bringing a hunting dog into your family is an exciting decision, but choosing where that dog comes from deserves careful thought. Both adoption and purchasing from a reputable breeder can lead to an excellent hunting companion. The key is finding
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The Power of Play: Building a Bird Dog’s Nose Pacific Coordinator Ashley Hisey During my puppies’ early development, I love playing fun games that encourage their natural instincts. In fact, I continue playing these games well into adulthood. Hunting breeds are naturally driven to search, making scent games an excellent activity to introduce as early
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Second Chances, Endless Adventures Pacific Northwest Coordinator Gina Deem Volunteering for HerUpland is certainly a passion of mine, but like many of our participants and volunteers, bird dogs are another passion that fills much of my life. For me in particular, rescue bird dogs take up a great deal of my free time, and I
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Opening day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a celebration of hard work, dedication, and the promise of a new upland season. Whether this is your first opener or your fifteenth, taking the time to prepare your gear can make the difference between a smooth, safe hunt and a frustrating start. Here’s
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With just 12 weeks until upland season opens in many states, now is the time to commit to a purposeful preseason plan. The uplands demand more than passion—they demand preparation. Whether you’re gearing up for your first bird or your fiftieth, conditioning—both physical and mental—builds the confidence to go farther, hunt longer, and keep both
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Attending a dog training event—whether it’s your first or fiftieth—is always an opportunity to grow. These days are about more than drills and birds; they’re about building community, learning together, and helping each other raise reliable, confident bird dogs. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re working your way toward a NAVHDA Utility test, here’s
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One of my 2023 New Year’s resolution for myself was to get out there and hunt with my dogs – Io and Indi. My first goal was to be able to do basic training drills with my two German Shorthair Pointers. The second goal was building the confidence to go hunting with them.
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