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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

Young chocolate labrador jumping onto a bumper with trainer in background holding a check cordYoung chocolate labrador jumping onto a bumper with trainer in background holding a check cord

When Your Dog Should Enter the Hunt

Young dogs take a while to develop into the hunting or field trial champion you desire. Your knowledge that the pup you selected is from proven hunting stock is just the start. I have been spoilt. During the hunting and field trial seasons, I have always had older, veteran dogs to rely on...

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Talent Is Not Obedience

Whoa! Can your hunting dog 'whoa' or stop immediately? Does it always come when called? Will it turn on command or always sit or lie down when instructed? Will it gently deliver a bird to your hand without chewing the least little bit? Good bird dogs have been...

setter panting next to dog crate.setter panting next to dog crate.

Dealing with a Heat-Related Emergency

We lose more dogs to heat-related emergencies than almost any other. If you take preventive measures before heading out to the field, there’s much less of a chance your dog will get into trouble. But when a dog starts to show signs of heat stress, knowing how to deal with...

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David’s background comes from white-tailed deer and duck hunting. He competes and judges in the North American Hunting Retrieving Association (NAHRA). David has title 1 GMHR, 2 MHR, 3 WR, and 2 SR. His dog training focus is primarily on gun dogs and retrievers.David’s background comes from white-tailed deer and duck hunting. He competes and judges in the North American Hunting Retrieving Association (NAHRA). David has title 1 GMHR, 2 MHR, 3 WR, and 2 SR. His dog training focus is primarily on gun dogs and retrievers.

David Combs

David’s background comes from white-tailed deer and duck hunting. He competes and judges in the North American Hunting Retrieving Association (NAHRA). David has title 1 GMHR, 2 MHR, 3 WR, and 2 SR. His dog training focus is primarily on gun dogs and retrievers.

I've been a wildfowl hunter since a young age, growing up in the farming lands of south central Minnesota with the family yellow labrador.

	Starting with small pond hunts and now onto large waters for those diving ducks.

	Just after secondary school, I joined the Dokken Family at Oak Ridge Kennels in Northfield...I've been a wildfowl hunter since a young age, growing up in the farming lands of south central Minnesota with the family yellow labrador.

	Starting with small pond hunts and now onto large waters for those diving ducks.

	Just after secondary school, I joined the Dokken Family at Oak Ridge Kennels in Northfield...

Mike Wieben

I've been a wildfowl hunter since a young age, growing up in the farming lands of south central Minnesota with the family yellow labrador. Starting with small pond hunts and now onto large waters for those diving ducks. Just after secondary school, I joined the Dokken Family at Oak Ridge Kennels in Northfield...

Clint Johnson has professionally trained hundreds of retrievers and titled many champions. With over 11 years of experience, he has competed in the Super Retriever Series (winner of the 2004 SRS in El Campo, TX), World Retriever Championships, AKC trials, UKC Grand, and AKC/UKC hunt tests. Clint Johnson Retrievers Training...Clint Johnson has professionally trained hundreds of retrievers and titled many champions. With over 11 years of experience, he has competed in the Super Retriever Series (winner of the 2004 SRS in El Campo, TX), World Retriever Championships, AKC trials, UKC Grand, and AKC/UKC hunt tests. Clint Johnson Retrievers Training...

Clint Johnson

Clint Johnson has professionally trained hundreds of retrievers and titled many champions. With over 11 years of experience, he has competed in the Super Retriever Series (winner of the 2004 SRS in El Campo, TX), World Retriever Championships, AKC trials, UKC Grand, and AKC/UKC hunt tests. Clint Johnson Retrievers Training...


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