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Feet make the bird dog - keep him hunting with preventative tips and in-field advice

6/16/2026 • 60 min

He runs twice as far as you walk ... and he does it barefoot. Taking care of your bird dog's feet ensures a great day in the field and a long, problem-free season. I'll share advice from veterinarians and my own and friends' experience preparing our dog's feet for hunting season. I'll offer my personal perspective on "toughening" pads, and what to use for "boot… Play episode

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