Good Dogs

When John Rucker and his Boykins head out, reptile researchers pay heed

Sometimes even a good pooch needs a little help finding his way home

In the midst of a tempest, a layabout canine saves the day

How a long-lost companion became the stuff of legend

How a deaf bird dog made a breakthrough in international relations

How a neurotic city dog found itself in the woods

How one stray dog tempted fate and lived to bark about it

What you need to know before you train a gun dog

Mike Stewart has turned the world of gun dog training upside down

And other tales of a faithful family dog

An alpha chef learns a few lessons from his alpha gun dog

Some of our editors' all-time favorite Reader Good Dog photos

Sometimes nuptials involve a merging of the packs

Some dogs, while good at heart, are destined for trouble

A true story of a lovable Lab that ate everything

How to apply gun-dog training methods to your children

He drooled, smelled bad, and had no manners whatsoever. But I loved him

An eager hunter known for chasing squirrels, climbing trees, and catching Faulkner’s eye

One man’s lifelong quest to get it right