CELEBRATING MAN'S BEST HUNTING FRIEND AND ALL THEY ADD TO WATERFOWL HUNTING
"Hunting in the company of a well-trained retriever is the greatest act of conservation a duck hunter can perform." No truer words have been spoken. Delta's blogs include training tips, duck dog photos, and inspirational stories that celebrate our canine companions.
Dealing with the ‘D-Word’
10/8/2026
Nobody likes talking about loose stools, but a little knowledge can prevent them from sidelining your duck dog for long
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The Best of the Basics
8/5/2026
Gear you really need to take your new puppy to a hard-driving ‘meat dog’
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Early Season Retriever Safety
7/7/2026
Here’s how to help your duck dog avoid a variety of health risks during the season’s warm, opening weeks.
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Keep a Steady Hand
6/18/2026
Three things influence the direction a dog will leave the line: the alignment of its head, spine and attitude.
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Birds and Bumpers
4/21/2026
Proper use of real ducks and training dummies hones a retriever’s potential
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Protect Sensitive Ears
11/18/2025
Simple precautions can help your retriever avoid hearing loss
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Early Season Retriever Safety
9/26/2025
Here’s how to help your duck dog avoid a variety of health risks during the season’s warm, opening weeks.
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Jump-Shooting with a Retriever
9/17/2025
Teach your dog special skills to go mobile for ducks
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Duck Dog Tip: Preventing Heat Stroke
7/29/2025
Hot weather activities – whether training or hunting – can be dangerous for your duck dog if you don’t take proper precautions.
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The Duck Hunter’s Guide to Picking A Puppy
6/18/2025
It’s a moment every waterfowl hunter loves … and dreads. You’re in a clean, well-lit kennel building or a grassy backyard with a 3-foot tall wire playpen
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Muscle Cramps In Our Canines
3/8/2024
Yes, our dogs can experience muscle cramps and for many of the same reasons we do.
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Bouncing Back from Retrieving's Rigors
3/1/2024
Care before and after exercise speeds muscle recovery
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Time to Get Birdy
6/18/2019
A proper introduction to birds should awaken a young retriever’s instincts.
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The Little Brown Duck Dog
2/2/2018
American water spaniels were developed in the early 1900s to hunt fowl
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Gentler Force-Fetch
3/23/2017
Retrievers can be conditioned to hold the bird using a different method.
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What If There Were No Duck Dogs?
3/3/2017
A retriever’s role in our lives extends far beyond fetching ducks.
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Five Ways to Prepare Your Duck Dog for Fall
6/21/2016
This summer checklist will ensure your retriever is ready for opening day.
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Duck Hunting is My Favorite
1/20/2016
A duck dog shares his perspective on a day of waterfowling.
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Training Checklist for an Adequate Duck Dog
5/13/2015
Back to basics: What tasks do you think a duck dog should perform to be considered adequate?
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Good Chemistry: Bonding Hormone Strengthens Canine...
5/13/2015
Do you feel an increased connection to your retriever when he gazes into your eyes? A new study reveals a biological explanation.
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