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Chris Akin
Webb Footed Kennel
Chris Akin has been training dogs for over four decades. He learned by shadowing his father who was a professional dog trainer, and by the time he was 19 Akin was widely considered to be one of the best gun dog trainers of his generation. Akin has trained more than 3,800 dogs leading his training program to evolve into one of the most accomplished hunt test programs in the country. Since opening his Webb Footed Kennels, Inc., his program has produced more than 350 Hunting Retriever Champions, 175 Master Hunters, and 35 Grand Hunting Retriever Champions. Akin's personal titles include two Super Retriever Series Championships and an ESPN Great Outdoor Games Gold Medal.
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When And How To Socialize A Sporting Breed Puppy
Socializing puppies when they're young is key to building strong and confident adult sporting dogs. Puppies need to learn about everything, including the environments in which they'll live and work. Here are some tips on when and how to socialize your sporting breed puppy.
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How To Help Build Stamina In Gun Dogs
Two-time Open Retriever National Champion Al Arthur looks at building stamina through two different lenses: physical conditioning and mental focus. Both are connected and help give him and his dogs the edge to win at the highest levels.
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Ways To Keep Your Lab Fit And Trim
If you feed your dog every time he wants to be fed, then you’re doing two things. First, you’re making him happy for just that moment, and he’ll come back again and again. Second, that constant feeding will put extra weight on him, and he’ll be unhealthy for his life.
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Building A Champion Begins With Puppy Training
Champions aren’t just born winners; they’re developed from a combination of good genetics and a lot of training time.
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Pro Tips For Using Training Dummies With Your Gun Dog
There’s much more to using a training dummy than just tossing one and having your Lab fetch it up, says Chris Akin. Here are some pro tips from Akin who currently holds the record for the most Grand Champions trained.
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Training Your Hunting Dog For The Field And As A Family Pet
The best reason to bring a hunting dog into the home is because of the increased connection and bond. Bringing a hunting dog into the home makes for really easy socializing.
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Simple Tips To Bring Out The Most In Your Sporting Dog
Simple tips from Al Arthur on bringing out the most in your sporting dog. With so many different training programs, it’s important for owners and handlers to find a method that works for them and their dogs.
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