Summertime dog training, with hunting seasons still distant, rewards both trainer and trainee.

From inexpensive halter-style collars to sophisticated e-collars, these training tools can help shape your pup’s behavior, and even save his life.

Our shotgun expert and bird dog enthusiast tested and ranked the best dog training collars for any use, whether you're waterfowl or upland bird hunting.

It is time to make sure your canine hunting companions are in optimal shape. Fall training should not be a crash course in getting a dog into shape.

Keeping your dog in shape, engaging their nose, and simulating hunting situations are great offseason training activities, according to Jake Kline of JK Pine Creek Kennels.

Roger Hess runs a Labrador retriever through decoys on a hunting realistic ‘handling’ drill. Mark Morrison Briley, pro-trainer, Roger Hess’ lab sits happily with a bumper after a crisp retrieve.

He works in sales for a Fargo equipment manufacturer and distributor. He's also involved in training hunting dogs, which leads to a large number of game birds to be cooked and eaten.

Dan Griffith and his Wirehaired Pointer, Annie, are hosting this weekend’s Hunting Dog Training Seminar at Scheels in Sioux Falls.

Cape Girardeau dog trainer Mike Pind helps a paraplegic hunter regain independence by pairing him with a specially trained Labrador retriever.

Attorney General Bondi said nine people are accused of baiting black bears in a hunting dog training scheme.

Bird dogs don’t make time during winter, spring and summer for analyzing films and contemplating improvements to their game before the next hunting season.