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Joel, I have bred my golden twice (2 years ago and 3 weeks ago) and in both instances she backed off of food at 2- 3 weeks in. I keep a log during the pregnancy and she dropped 1/3 to as much as 1/2 of her normal/working food intake each day. I only had one day where she did not eat at all...

I did a lot with a bike this year and I agree. However, if you do not have a dog that heals well at a walk or run then don't do it. You could easily wreck. For me, I was able to put a lot of conditioning on my retriever and she ran strong upland hunting.

I have a planned breeding for this next week between GRHRCH Ready for Yeti MH MNH QAA and HRCH Wasatch's Resolute Cassie http://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=880055 Holler at me for more information 720-375-3429

Take a look at Deer Skin Manufacturing. Only the tops are "diamond plate" but you will get stainless and great insulation. Extras include a fan, light and drawers. https://deerskindogtrailers.com/slide-ins

Like most things in life it is good to set goals. Know what you want out of your dog and train a bit past that. Gun dog clubs, club training days, and hunt tests (pointer or retriever) can be additional tools to help you achieve those goals and are usually most active out of the hunting...

As I work through my 2017 hunt videos at Quail Quest Hunting in Hunter, KS, I decided to go back and review 2016. My Golden Cassie is certainly in her element and did some schooling for the chocolate lab "Sage" who was out for her first time. https://youtu.be/HXY9T5Jo15Y

Are you in Alaska? Any pics or videos of your dog? I know of an nice female in Anchorage that came out of my HRCH female.

I have kept the dew claws on my retriever and never had an issue waterfowl or upland hunting. They do serve a purpose and I think can help in very heavy water debris, ice or thick upland cover. With that said, I think a much bigger problem is most gun dog owners do not trim their dogs nails...