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 miles (3-mile […]
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How to clean your rifle like a Marine
“The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle.” General John Pershing, U.S. Army. No matter what their MOS is, every Marine is a rifleman. They are all trained to effectively engage targets out to 500 meters, perform basic battlefield maneuvers, and professionally maintain the standard issue service rifle. This is one […]
Marine becomes chew toy for military working dog
Corporal Nick Coffman (USMC) keeping a military working dog’s skills sharp while near the Syrian border in Waleed, Iraq circa 2009. At the remote forward operating base, the Marine dog handler was appreciative of any person willing to put on the cumbersome bite suit under the hot Iraqi summer sun to keep his canine weapon in shape. […]
Ruffwear Launches New Performance Dog Gear for Winter 2018
BEND, OR, Oct 5, 2018]— Ruffwear has just released the second part of its Fall/Winter 2018 product line with gear designed to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions. Our dogs are our adventure partners. They’re with us as we break trail through fresh powder, as the sun crests the ridge […]
Life Lessons Learned From an Attack Dog
At the end of a long workday, a girl pours herself a glass of wine and collapses onto the couch next to her roommate. The two have plans to marathon-watch one of their favorite shows. They do their typical gossip exchange about the day, laugh a bit, and settle in as their show begins. Quickly, […]
The Belgian Malinois SEAL Dog
Preferred dog of the SEAL Teams for good reason. Belgian Shepherds like the Malinois are medium-sized dogs that hail from the Sheepdog family. That’s right an actual “Sheep Dog”. Bred primarily to be working dogs these K-9s found their way into service and have been operating at the highest levels within Special Operations commands. Bred for […]
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 […]
Can Your Dog be Seen?
Depending on what your outdoor activity is, being seen is extremely important. Typically when you are hunting with a modern firearm your State will have specific rules with regards to the type of clothing, and even how many square inches that clothing must be worn. For example, here in Washington the regulations state, “Under the […]
Rainbows, Unicorns and Dogs that Bite
The Belgian Malinois is not your friend, but your partner. Understanding this baseline can be the difference between success and failure.
How To Prepare For The Arrival of Your Hunting Dog
You have selected the type of hunting dog, the breed of the dog, and the breeder. Find out how to make final preparations before your dog’s arrival.