Dogs Have Friends Too

ByDiane

We all have our friends, and they’re an important part of our lives. But one thing you might not realize is that your Pointer probably has friends too. I’m not talking about human friends. Nope, if your Pointer has regular play buddies at the dog park, if people visiting your home often bring their dogs with them, or if you and your Pointer take daily walks with another person and their dog, he probably has some canine friends. But one of the classic examples of doggy friendship occurs when you have more than one dog.

Are “Hidden Fences” a Good Option with Pointers?

ByMike

We all know Pointers LOVE to run. If you have a yard but you either don’t want to fence it in or you can’t afford to, “hidden fences” might be an option you’re considering. They’re invisible and they’re much less expensive than traditional, above-ground fences. And a hidden fence will usually keep a dog inside his boundaries once he’s been trained in how it works.

Spoil Your Pointer the “Right” Way

ByAmy

Let’s face it – we all love spoiling our dogs. After all, that’s part of the joy of having one! There are all kinds of ways you can spoil a Pointer, but one of my kids’ favorites involves giving our dog treats and chew toys. And I have to admit to giving him a few myself. Actually, between all of us, he gets more than a few every week, although we do try to limit it to no more than one or two dog cookies per day

Protect Your Pointer from the Summer Heat

ByMike

Pointers are tough, but it doesn’t take long for heat to get to any dog. We all need to be careful during the hot summer months. Dehydration can quickly become life-threatening, so making sure your dog always has plenty of fresh water is extremely important. But, there are several other things you should also do (and not do) to protect your Pointer from the summer heat. For example, if you leave him outside for more than a few minutes, make sure he has a nice shady spot to stay cool in. You can also time his daily runs or walks so they’re early in the morning or late in the evening, when the temperature is a bit cooler than mid-afternoon.

Make Sure Your Pointer’s Car Rides are Safe

ByDiane

Countless studies show that when a car’s occupants are strapped in securely, they’re much more likely to be able to walk away if there’s an accident. By now, we’ve all had it drummed into our heads, and in fact, in most places it’s illegal to not wear seat belts. But how many of us think about this in the context of our dogs riding in our cars?

Protect Your Pointer on Cold Winter Days and Nights

ByMike

There’s no doubt about it, my Pointer is a hunting dog. That’s why I got him, and he does a great job. We go out almost every weekend during hunting season, and he’s in great condition from running through the brush and woods after birds. He’s big, tough and strong. But I still have to be careful with him during the cold days we have during winter.

Feeding Your Pointer

ByDonna

I’ve had lots of dogs during my life, and I’m here to tell you, there’s not many things you can do for your dog that are more important than feeding him healthy, wholesome, nutritious food. Balanced, complete nutrition is an essential requirement for your Pointer to enjoy an active, healthy life.