Dog train-and-trial decision made
Dog train-and-trial areas are licensed, enclosed properties permitted to hold select animals for the purpose of teaching hunting dogs.
10 rules for hunting with dogs
An invitation to hunt over other hunting dogs is a privilege, but a little etiquette is required. Here’s a rundown of the dos and don’ts.
Rules for border crossing with dogs in flux
New regulations that would have complicated crossing the Canada-US border with dogs have been dialled back.
Softening retriever bites
When dealing with a hard-mouthed dog, hunting is pointless if your retriever bites ducks or grouse, making them unfit to eat.
Training dogs with place boards
There’s immense satisfaction in handling a dog with commands and signals on a blind retrieve. An invaluable item used for training a new gun dog is a place board.
Dog train-and-trial areas proposed
A proposal to potentially allow new dog train-and-trial areas is open for comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) until May 18.
Ask a CO: Can you train a dog by flushing game during a closed season?
Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.
Considering kennel or couch for your gun dog
There was a time in our collective recent history when the term “house dog” was common.
Ask a CO: What can we do about these dogs?
A Conservation Officer explains how hunting dogs must remain under the hunter's control and the rules regarding dogs on private property.