Trainers of retrievers often lament there is not enough time to train and condition dogs, yet both are needed to prepare dogs for highly competitive field trial stakes. A combined approach enhances performance and also prevents injury.
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Dog Articles
Our extensive Pro Club article library features topics important to dog breeders and enthusiasts alike. This includes rich information in subjects ranging from dog nutrition to breed-specific health and hereditary concerns, as well as best practices in breeding, kennel management, conditioning, and more.
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Breeding the next generation of champions involves preparing for the unexpected. Although nothing is guaranteed with breeding and delivering puppies, these guidelines from reproduction specialists known as theriogenologists... -
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Bird dog winter camp in the Wild West of Prewitt, New Mexico, is a spiritual coming together, where a string of red dogs, known as Hungarian Vizslas, and their pro trainer and handler escape to fine-tune their pointing and retrieving skills. -
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The winner of 57 Bests in Show, MBIS/MBISS GCHP Stone Run Afternoon Tea granted Team Siba their dreams of a lifetime when she took Best in Show at the 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. -
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A 6-year Chesapeake Bay Retriever named "Hank" is the first of his breed to win Best in Show and be recognized as a Master Hunter and Qualified All Age retriever. The talented male hunts waterfowl and pheasants in some of the toughest conditions,... -
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Preparing a bitch nutritionally to whelp a litter of puppies begins even before she is bred. Veterinary nutritionists and reproduction specialists agree that body condition -- a body fitness report card -- has an impact on reproductive success. -
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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro Chris Jobman, a professional retriever breeder and trainer at Flatline Kennels, and find out why Purina Pro Plan is his dog food of choice. -
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Meet professional poodle breeder and handler, Sharon Svoboda, and learn why she trusts the advanced nutrition of Purina Pro Plan to nourish the exceptional dogs in her breeding program. -
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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro, Mike Stewart, a sporting dog trainer and breeder, and find out why he chooses Purina Pro Plan for his labs. -
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Your dog’s health is very important and the best way to keep them healthy is with preventive maintenance. Follow our checklist of 7 tips to help keep your dog in good condition. -
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Meet Terri Keller, a pro who breeds service dogs to provide emotional and trauma support. Here she answers questions concerning breed, service, and nutrition.
