On a nice sunny day, I decided to take Loki (my Wirehair Pointing Griffon) for a trip to the beach. The family and I decided on the Sequalitchew (try to say it out loud) Creek Trail. The trailhead starts at the Depont city hall (WA) and descends towards the ocean for about 1.5 … [Read more...]
Dogs
Ruffwear Launches All New Performance Dog Gear for Fall/Winter 2018
[BEND, OR, Aug 3, 2018]— Ruffwear’s Fall/Winter 2018 product line launched August 1st with gear designed to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions. Dogs are our adventure partners. We share experiences together on the trail, on the … [Read more...]
A Leash and Collar That Improve Dog Training
Regardless of how you use your dog, you will need a leash and collar. As a hunter, I want something that is strong, durable, and can be seen in low visibility. While I am training my dog, I want something that can stay with the dog as our training advances. These products need to … [Read more...]
Dealing With Attack Dogs: Techniques and Options
The use of dogs to protect home and hearth goes back far into prehistory. In the unpleasantness since 9/11, special operations forces are fielding dogs in a number of innovative and sometimes classified ways. It is not surprising that bad guys are using large dogs to protect … [Read more...]
Conditioning Your Hunting Dog | Scents, Guns and E-Collars
So you have been conditioning your dog, and say it has been going great. At this point, the fundamentals should be well ingrained in your dog. It is better to take some extra time to ensure that your dog has the basics down before you move onto advanced training. You should have … [Read more...]
Are You Prepared to Save Your Dog?
My wife and I decided we wanted to do some camping over the 4th of July weekend. We thought we were prepared. We had shelter, food, water, survival kits, and extensive first-aid kits. Most combat Veterans carry a pretty comprehensive first-aid kit, and I am no different. I'm … [Read more...]
Ruffwear’s Highlands Sleeping Bag
As a dog owner I try to take Loki (meet him here) on all my outdoor activities. Eventually I hope to use him as a bird dog (maybe even this year). However, for now I am just happy to give him as much exposure to as many outdoor activities as possible. Awhile ago I wrote about … [Read more...]
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