By David DiBenedetto

In my opinion you’d be hard pressed to find a smarter canine than a well-bred gun dog. (Though sheep dogs are a pretty intelligent and impressive bunch.) And when it comes to Pritch, well, I think she’s pretty much a whiz kid. So I when I stumbled upon a dog IQ test recently I decided to give her the exam.

By David DiBenedetto

Since Pritch arrived I’ve been lucky to spend some time around top trainers. And I’ve noticed that while they all do things slightly different, they do share a common trait—the way they use their voice. Sure, they’re all using the same vocal commands, but it’s the inflection and tone in the pros’ voices that has caught my attention. A command is stern and sharp, and it lets the dog know the trainer means business.

By David DiBenedetto

I’m not much of chef. My wife, Jenny, on the other hand, is superb. But the other day I stumbled upon a dove recipe that blew away every other one I had tried. And since we’re still deep in dove season, I figured we could take a break from straight dog talk and get down to eating.

By David DiBenedetto

If you’re like me, you think your pooch is the best looking gun dog in to ever grace a duck swamp, dove field, or rabbit patch. Now is your chance to prove it.

Today, Man’s Best Friend is launching a gun dog photo contest. Thanks to the good folks at Remington, the winner will receive a Model 1100 Premier Sporting 28-Gauge with a nickel receiver and gold inlays! Plus, it comes with a travel case. The gun is valued at $1,400.

Here are the details: You have until ...