It’s by amazing coincidence that just about everyone who owns a hunting dog also happens to own the best dog on Earth. For many reasons, we are especially partial to our four-legged hunting buddies, but that doesn’t mean they are perfect.
Most of these issues stem from stress, which might not be readily evident when the bad behavior occurs.
Is your pup stressed? Learn to know the triggers
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