
The SportDOG Staff
Our company was built on a love of dogs. We take great pride in providing gear to help you forge a stronger relationship with your dog - the same gear we trust with our own. We are committed to help you at every step of your training journey, providing endless training content, from our expert staff and the pros, to help you and your dog reach your fullest potential.
Founded in 2003 and still based in Knoxville, TN, SportDOG® Brand is built on over two decades of field-proven performance. Today, our rugged Tennessee roots remain strong as we've become one of the most trusted brands for hunting dog training across the country and the world.
Articles by The SportDOG Staff

What You Need to Know About the SportDOG Launcher
We are proud to announce that the SportDOG Brand® Remote Launcher System is hitting stores near you. We have information about the latest in our dog training line on our website. Currently, these are not available for purchase directly from us, but they are hitting shelves at brick and mortar...

E-Collar Training 101: The Trusted Method Used by SportDOG® Experts
Discover the most recommended way to introduce your dog to an e-collar with guidance from SportDOG®. Learn the proven “Pressure On, Pressure Off” method trusted by pro trainers to build reliable off-leash obedience, clear communication, and long-term success.

Avoiding and Dealing with Heat Emergencies
Take some time to understand the many factors that can lead to a heat emergency, prepare for your outings to avoid such an emergency, and then have an action plan in place to deal with the Big 3: heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Other Senior Prostaff

Chace McCaskill
I have been active in competition raccoon hunting for the past nine years. I started when I was 12 years old. Most have a previous family member that hunted before them, I was the first to hunt in my family. All my family members are hunters, but none have taken...

Kim Bishop
Born and raised in the mountains of western North Carolina, Kim Bishop, along with his wife Kirsten, own K&K Kennels. Kim has been competition hunting with hounds since the age of 18, has made four UKC and three AKC World appearances, and has many titles under his belt, including four...

Justin Beall
I started my training career in high school, throwing birds for a field trial trainer, little did I know that he was leading me on the path to my future. I have been training dogs now for the past 7 years, but I have been around dogs my entire life....
