“I hope your day improves.” Those were the words meant to comfort me as I left my veterinarian’s office yesterday morning. When I had arrived a half hour earlier my heart was filled with hope that my…
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Sportsman’s Blog Podcast Episode #4-2007
Posted on April 13, 2007 by Jim Braaten
Listen in iTunes Download mp3 file 27.5mb (30.1 minutes) http://sportsmansblogpodcast.com/rss2.aspx Join me as I interview Pete Fischer of Fischer’s Kennels on the timely topic of picking out a new hunting dog and doing it the correct way. Pete offers some great advice you’ll want to consider no matter what breed of hunting companion [...]
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More On Diamond Dog Food
Posted on January 30, 2006 by Jim Braaten
Two weeks ago I first reported on the Diamond Dog Food recall and how sportsmen should be aware of this toxic situation that has killed many dogs, mostly in the Southeast. During the two weeks since that post, I must say I have received numerous e-mails of encouragement from both dog owners personally effected by the toxin [...]
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Please…No Diamond In The Ruff (pooch)
Posted on January 16, 2006 by Jim Braaten
It’s one of the most important decisions a sportsman/pet owner can make. I’m talking about the food stuffs you put into your pet. In fact, aside from choosing the right breed for your hunting needs and the best trainer…perhaps no other decision is nearly as important to a canine companion as to deliver the proper [...]
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Dog Gone…Well, Not Exactly
Posted on October 28, 2005 by Jim Braaten
Recently the story broke about two Minnesota Conservation Officers (game wardens) who had the day off and were doing a little duck hunting in Southeast Minnesota. Everything was going as planned when one of them suddenly realized the dog was missing. At the time they were boating across a lake with the dog tethered to [...]
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How Much Is That Puppy On The Corner?
Posted on May 7, 2005 by Jim Braaten
There’s no doubt about it, one of the most exciting times in a sportsman’s life is when the decision has been made to add to the existing sporting family. I’m not talking about a young couple choosing to have another child…oh no…this event is sometimes equally as important to that. I’m talking about the decision [...]
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No More Sore Arms
Posted on April 8, 2005 by Jim Braaten
Is your canine hunting retriever one of those dogs that just can’t get enough of playing fetch? Do you toss the training dummy or tennis ball a hundred times only to have the pooch still begging for more? Maybe you walk away from the exercise wondering if anything can possibly wear out the energy found [...]
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