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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Paula Piatt

Know the signs of heat-related illness with your dog

If you’ve had a hunting dog for more than five minutes, you know that they don’t stop. Running, jumping, swimming, fetching … it’s all done at top speed without pause. You are the only thing standing between your canine and catastrophe.
Knowing the signs of heat-related illness, how to prevent it, and how to stop it are imperative for everyone’s well-being.

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Cornell University’s Wildlife Health Center fighting on many fronts

As you sit in your treestand this fall, cheetahs in Namibia are probably the last thing on your mind.
Yet those cats, or the roaming dogs in Nepal or even the coral off the Dominican Republic coast play a part in the health of not only that white-tailed deer you’re hoping to harvest, but your own well being. Veterinarians at Cornell University’s Wildlife Health Center know they are all connected – the animals, their environment, and people around the world. That’s the One Health concept.

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Basic commands for your hunting dog: Inconsistent commands create inconsistent responses

Sit… sit … come on! … SIT!
Probably not what we should be thinking when we talk about the five commands every hunting dog should know, even though it may be the five commands your dog hears most often. Honestly? You probably don’t even need five commands. Longtime trainer and dog handler Julie Bates says there are three fundamental responses that will lay excellent groundwork for a great relationship with your hunting pup.

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Today’s top dog collars and the technology behind them

Luckily (for you and the dog), keeping track of your canine companion has never been easier, although there are some decisions you’ll have to make. Just like much of today’s technology, dog collars – tracking and training – can leave you shaking your head, especially if you’re new to the field.
Here’s a primer on what’s out there, how it works and the best applications of each.

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