Candid Cameron: Best Hunting Dog Names
Cameron the Weimaraner shares what he adamantly believes is the best of all hunting dog names and some advice for naming your own canine companion. I know names are important—and it’s a very hooman thing to put a name on everything. All items from roads to ranches,...
Candid Cameron: On Vacation
Cameron the Weimaraner celebrates his birthday on a relaxing hunting and fishing vacation and enjoys a special birthday meal just for him! Well, if you are reading my column this week, note I am on vacation. My plans are to retrieve some pigeons I’ll ask Mike to...
What to Do if Your Dog Overheats: How to Recognize and Prevent Heat Related Illnesses
Overheating and heat related illnesses (HRI) are detrimental to your dog's health. Follow Eukanuba's tips for recognizing and preventing HRI. As more outdoor enthusiasts head out to enjoy summer activities with their dogs, Eukanuba aims to help owners recognize the...
Candid Cameron: You’ve Got Mail
This week, Cameron the Weimaraner gives a special shout-out to his local UPS delivery woman, Anne, and the wonderful packages (and treats) she brings, especially around his birthday. I will be the first to admit it’s exciting to get mail and packages. When mail comes...
7 Great Hunting Dog Quotes
Odes to man’s most loyal friend in the field.
Candid Cameron: Not Another Bath
According to Cameron the Weimaraner, dogs were simply not made to be bathed. Dogs have rules of their own to follow, and bathing isn't one of them. Rule No. 2 in the dog world is if something on the ground smells bad, you pinpoint the offending odor and roll on it....
Candid Cameron: Plinking the Pigeons
This Weim Wednesday, Cameron reminds us that it is his job to find birds. That includes the "winged bridge troll" that is the pigeon. As I have noted in my previous writings in this column — I live to hunt. Unfortunately most bird hunting seasons are open September...
The Ethics of E-Collar Training
To shock or not to shock: It’s an important question.
Candid Cameron: Fine Shotguns
Cameron the Weimaraner claims he looks best in photos with only the finest of shotguns. After all, he has standards to uphold. It’s a fact: I like bird hunting, and I also like fine shotguns. They are the ultimate firearm with exquisite engraving, gold inlay, select...
Golden Retriever: The Original Party Animal
Make no mistake – as eager as the golden retriever is to sniff out a good time, it’s even more eager to sniff out a skulking rooster. A while back, someone sent me a link to one of the damnedest video clips I’ve ever seen. There’s a wounded rooster pheasant sort of...