Hunting Dogs

Putting a hunting dog afield while it’s still wet behind the ears is beset with trials and tribulations.

Flying a dog on a commercial airline can be maddening or simple. It all depends on the fickle weather—and each airline.

Pay attention gun-dog owners: it's time for a canine Q&A with Joe Arnette.

Well-conditioned dogs don’t happen by accident.

Joe Arnette takes his best shot at fielding some interesting canine questions.

The 2007 pheasant season had come and nearly gone, and I’d yet to hunt with my German shorthair, Kaiser. He was 6 years old and hadn’t hunted a bird in more than 2 years. I was failing him as an owner and as a friend.

Listen to your inner voice and keep your dog out of danger.

You know you’ve arrived as a self-owned and operated dog breeder in Wisconsin when Dick Cheney calls your cell to order a puppy. Such is life for Jan and Dennis Anderson.

The little springer spaniel was having a fine time greeting people, sniffing boots and checking out a place it hadn’t seen before.

There are three kinds of dogs that must learn, or relearn, house rules: puppies coming into your home that know nothing; somewhat older dogs that have always lived outside and must be taught house rules; and previously well-mannered dogs that have been housed in a kennel (let’s say for professional training) and might need a refresher course.