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The author of many books including Why Dogs Do That, The Orvis Book of Dogs, and The Tattered Autumn Sky, Tom Davis lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
With proper training, your retriever can become an enthusiastic upland hunter
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Expert advice for teaching a foundational behavior
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Follow this expert advice to help your duck dog reach his full potential in the field
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