Dogs

Conservation
Happy Boykin Spaniel Day
Celebrating South Carolina’s state dog

Ask G&G
What’s in a (Dog’s) Name?
G&G readers share the stories and inspiration behind their pets’ monikers

Travel
Southern Getaways for You and Your Pup
These luxurious hotels and resorts across the South are totally dog friendly and then some

What's New
Childhood Memories: The Family Pet That Started It All
A patient kitty, a pair of ducklings, and a pup of “unfortunate breeding” were just a few of our readers’ first animal companions

Sporting Scene
The English Cocker Renaissance
Why this little breed is joining the bird-dog regulars in the field

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Ask G&G: Hair of the Dog and Hints for Dogwoods
Trivial pups, hangover truths, and trimming trees

GARDEN & GUN PRESENTS
Five-Word Dog Stories
We asked readers to tell us their sweetest, silliest, and shortest canine tales. Here are illustrated versions of some of our favorites.

Sporting
Puppy Prescription: Introducing a Bird Dog to Noises and Water
Baby steps and keeping it fun are keys to trainer Stephen Faust’s approach

Sporting
The Importance of “Whoa” for Bird Dogs
Why nailing this command is critical for a pointer

Sporting
A Trainer’s Tips for a Young Dog’s First Dove Hunt
Patience and a little change in mindset can make all the difference for a pup learning its way around a dove field

Sporting
Mike Hester’s Dogged Pursuit
With sheer determination, Mike Hester has spent decades turning his family’s farm into a hotbed of wild quail and champion bird dogs. And it all traces back to a love of the hunt