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26/07/2025

Heat stroke and heat related illness are some of the most devastating conditions we see in dogs. Sometimes the best answer is to just not exercise in the heat. In this video I talk about when I take time off with my own dogs as well as the formula I use with temperature and humidity when making decisions whether to run the dogs or not.

Heat stroke and heat related illness are some of the most devastating conditions we see in dogs. Sometimes the best answer is to just not exercise in the hea...

20/07/2025

Too often owners think they will see the benefit from switching to a performance diet once they start feeding it. It will deliver more calories; however, to actually fuel performance and deliver optimum results the body needs to adjust to the new levels of fuel. In this video we will discuss the timing of this change in order to optimize performance.

Too often owners think they will see the benefit from switching to a performance diet once they start feeding it. It will deliver more calories; however, to ...

03/07/2025

Sometimes our cooling measures start before we ever put the dog in the crate to go training or hunting. We examine that in this post.

Too often we don't take into account the things we could do prior to running a dog in the field to keep them cool. We will cover a few of those in those post.

11/06/2025

“Up-to-date on shots” doesn’t mean done with vaccines, and dewormed doesn’t always mean parasite-free. Here’s what to expect (and bring!) to your puppy’s first vet appointment.

Bringing home a new puppy? Learn why that first vet visit is so important—from vaccines and parasites to breeder records and early health checks. Get your pup started on the right paw.

09/06/2025

I've now been practicing veterinary medicine for half of my life, and I still get as excited for a puppy appointment as I did at the beginning. There is just something about the innocence, the potential and the pure joy that they bring with them to the exam room. In this video we talk about the important points to cover with your veterinarian at that first visit.

I've now been practicing veterinary medicine for half of my life, and I still get as excited for a puppy appointment as I did at the beginning. There is just...

19/05/2025

Two and a half years ago I helped a stranger on the internet with a paralyzed setter. He asked if there was anything he could do to help me out and I half-jokingly asked if he knew anybody in digital marketing. As luck would have it he did and introduced me to . Over the last two years Tim has become a very dear friend. We talk several times a week but had never met in person. Earlier this month I had a workshop out in Montana and the stars aligned and we were able to spend a day doing photography in Yellowstone. Tim has a world class photography guiding business . If you ever want to do photography in Yellowstone I cannot recommend Tim enough. Everything about the day was perfect. We road in comfort, ate well and spent almost an hour with this grizzly. 

Recently I’ve seen people comment that the house decision to sell off public land didn’t affect them because it was not in states they live. As a northwest Iowa boy now living in South Dakota I can certainly tell you we need every bit of western public land we can get. I’ve been fortunate to have numerous close encounters with grizzlies over the years and every single one has been on public land. We have hit the tipping point and we can no longer remain silent about this one.

10/05/2025

This might be a good time to revisit an older video ...

So often we fall into a routine when it comes to feeding our dogs and with today's premium nutrition that can result in dogs yo-yoing in weight. In this vide...

28/04/2025

What if your bird dog’s scenting issues aren’t from aging—but from their teeth? Years ago, a six-time field champion started missing birds, and her trainer chalked it up to old age. But the real culprit? Advanced dental disease. From overlooked tartar to inflammation that creeps into the sinuses, dental health can quietly sabotage performance in hunting dogs.

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Discover how dental disease can impact your dog's scenting ability and overall health. Learn why clean teeth matter more than you think, especially in hunting breeds.

07/04/2025

Many hunting dog owners struggle to find the right veterinarian for their hunting dog. Too often I think this is because they think they need a veterinarian that hunts. In this video I dispel that myth and lay out my recommendations for choosing a good vet for your hunting dog.

Many hunting dog owners struggle to find the right veterinarian for their hunting dog. Too often I think this is because they think they need a veterinarian ...

02/04/2025

One of the most common questions I get from hunting dog folks is whether to leave the dewclaws or take them off. What used to be a no-brainer in the hunting world has become a divisive topic. We tackle it at the link below.

Explore the pros and cons of dewclaw removal in hunting dogs, including expert opinions, injury risks, and the lack of definitive research. A balanced look at one of the most debated canine foot topics.

31/03/2025

Dewclaws — Remove Them or Leave Them?
In this video we discuss dewclaws and whether they should be left or removed by breeders. Spoiler alert, I have owned dogs with and without dewclaws and if I were getting a puppy tomorrow they may have them or not. It's not a deal breaking scenario to me....with some caveats.

In this video we discuss dewclaws and whether they should be left or removed by breeders. Spoiler alert, I have owned dogs with and without dewclaws and if I...

18/03/2025

In this video, we go in-depth into the reason behind doing screening blood work like pre-surgical blood work and senior blood work. In addition, we will feature a case where the blood work done prior to a dental procedure ended with removing a large cancerous tumor from the liver of one lucky black lab.

In this video, we go in-depth into the reason behind doing screening blood work like pre-surgical blood work and senior blood work. In addition, we will feat...