DawgOnIt Retrievers

02/22/2025

Cold day out airing and running, coming back into the heated kennel!

01/15/2025

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01/10/2025

We’re still looking for additional help here at the kennel! Give me a call if you’re interested or need additional information.

Employment Opportunity open (Nov. 4, 2024). DawgOnIt Retrievers is looking for an additional assistant trainer/kennel hand. Wanting to be fully staffed for our upcoming Spring Hunt Test Season. We specialize in high end gun dogs (retrievers) and AKC hunting tests for retrievers. Experience is a definite plus but not necessary. Must be very dependable and responsible! Must be willing to work hard and learn, work odd hours and many weekends, and love dogs! Job description includes training young dogs (Obedience, Force fetch, and collar conditioning), assisting with the advanced dogs, kennel maintenance, property care, and bird throwing. I'm located between Gregory and Bayside, a few miles off Hwy 136. Hourly pay that will be contract labor to begin with, OT will apply when applicable. Serious inquiries only!!!! Contact Jeff Brown at (361) 793-1999, e-mail: [email protected], or message me.

01/10/2025

Goose, with owner Luke Wiatrek and family, has reportedly picked up in excess of 300 doves this year! I’d say he’s earning his keep! Way to go Goose!

01/10/2025

Jaeger, one of our star students, enjoyed a few day off to go fishing and duck hunting. Handsome boy!!!

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas from DawgOnIt Retrievers! 🎄🎁

12/13/2024

11/04/2024

Employment Opportunity open (Nov. 4, 2024). DawgOnIt Retrievers is looking for an additional assistant trainer/kennel hand. Wanting to be fully staffed for our upcoming Spring Hunt Test Season. We specialize in high end gun dogs (retrievers) and AKC hunting tests for retrievers. Experience is a definite plus but not necessary. Must be very dependable and responsible! Must be willing to work hard and learn, work odd hours and many weekends, and love dogs! Job description includes training young dogs (Obedience, Force fetch, and collar conditioning), assisting with the advanced dogs, kennel maintenance, property care, and bird throwing. I'm located between Gregory and Bayside, a few miles off Hwy 136. Hourly pay that will be contract labor to begin with, OT will apply when applicable. Serious inquiries only!!!! Contact Jeff Brown at (361) 793-1999, e-mail: [email protected], or message me.

09/16/2024

2024 Master National crew arrived safely at our home away from home for the next few weeks!

09/10/2024

Big George in for a little preseason tune up, loving a fresh flyer morning!

08/30/2024

Good info for those taking your dog hunting this dove season.

🚨How to Handle Rattlesnake Bites on Your Dog During Dove Season🚨

Dove season is an exciting time for hunters and their canine companions, but it also comes with potential dangers. Rattlesnakes are a serious threat, especially in the early fall when they’re still active. If your dog gets bitten by a rattlesnake while you’re out in the field, quick and calm action is critical.

🛑 Stay Calm and Assess the Situation
First and foremost, remain calm. Panicking will only make the situation worse for both you and your dog. Quickly assess the severity of the bite. Look for swelling, puncture wounds, or signs of pain and distress in your dog. Most bites occur on the face, neck, or legs.

🚑 Get Your Dog to a Vet Immediately
A rattlesnake bite is a medical emergency. The venom can cause severe tissue damage, blood clotting issues, and even death if not treated promptly. If you’re far from a vet, keep your dog as still as possible to slow the spread of venom. Carry them if you can.

❌ Do NOT Attempt First-Aid Measures Like Cutting or Sucking the Wound
Old myths about treating snake bites can do more harm than good. Don’t try to cut the wound or suck out the venom. These actions can increase the risk of infection and make the situation worse.

🧘‍♂️ Keep Your Dog Calm and Restrained
Prevent your dog from running around or getting overly excited. Movement increases blood flow, which can speed up the spread of venom through their body.

🛠️ Use a Snake Bite Kit or Apply a Pressure Bandage if Available
If you have a snake bite kit, follow the instructions carefully. Applying a loose pressure bandage above the bite site may help slow the venom’s spread until you can reach a vet. However, avoid using a tourniquet, as this can cause further tissue damage.

🩺 Be Prepared for Shock
Rattlesnake venom can cause your dog to go into shock. Keep them warm and as comfortable as possible during transport to the vet. Monitor their breathing and try to keep them calm.

🐍 Prevention is Key
To reduce the risk of snake bites, consider using rattlesnake aversion training for your dog before heading into the field. Keep your dog on a lead in areas where snakes are known to be present, and always be vigilant.

Final Thoughts
Rattlesnake bites are serious, but quick and informed actions can save your dog’s life. Always carry the contact information of the nearest emergency vet when you’re out hunting, and consider carrying a snake bite kit in your hunting gear. Stay safe and enjoy your dove season!

What to Include in a Snake Bite Kit for Dogs:

🐾 Benadryl (Diphenhydramine): This antihistamine can help reduce the allergic reaction to the venom. Consult your vet for the correct dosage for your dog.
🩹 Bandages or Gauze: For wrapping the wound and helping to slow the spread of venom.
🔧 Elastic Bandage (for a pressure wrap): Can be used to apply light pressure above the bite site to slow venom spread.
💉 Syringe or Measuring Spoon: For administering liquid medications like Benadryl.
📞 Emergency Vet Contact Info: Always have the nearest vet’s contact information readily available.
🚰 Saline Solution: For cleaning the wound if necessary.
🧊 Cold Packs: To help reduce swelling in the affected area.

08/22/2024

Meet Cuervo and Worm, DOB 5/17/2024. Just over 3 mths old and fully exposed to the kennel/training environment (birds/guns/water/dogs/etc), also crate trained, and house broke too! Repeat breeding with the first litter producing great results!
We’re enjoying working with this energetic youngsters, but both are available for consideration and we would love to place them in a competition home. If interested or if you’d like more information, just let me know.

07/16/2024

This little 8 week old yellow male and his brother are looking for their furever home. No fear, checking out his first decoy. They absolutely love the water!

07/03/2024

Taz the “Babysitter”! He loves the puppies and is quick so they can’t catch him. He gives them a good workout!

06/25/2024

Teamwork

06/22/2024

Repeat breeding - Watermark's Captain Black SH (Cosmo son) x Seco Valley's Dulce Chick MH (Boss daughter)
This is a repeat breeding which produced some very talented pups from the first litter. One of those from the first litter was Watermark's Chevalier, the 2023 High Point Derby Dog. There are multiple other siblings that are AKC Senior titled and working on Master titles. This is a great pedigree from a long list of outstanding performers!!!
Three yellow males currently available.
Click link to see pedigree:
https://www.huntinglabpedigree.com/puppy.asp?id=59567
Both Sire and Dam have all health clearances and are EIC/CNM clear.
Feel free to contact me through Facebook for more info, or pull up the link on Hunting Lab Pedigree for further contact info.
Watermark's Captain Black pedigree and health clearances:
https://www.huntinglabpedigree.com/pedigree.asp?id=90040
https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=1654344
Seco Valley's Dulce Chick pedigree and health clearances:
https://www.huntinglabpedigree.com/pedigree.asp?id=146217
https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2068288
https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/pedigrees/dogs/details/22728/

06/20/2024

Males available
Contact

05/22/2024

Special shout out to Christine Priday who is one of my Assistant Trainers. She had never been to a Hunt Test, not even to watch. I sent her to the Sooner Hunt Test with three dogs that needed one pass each to earn their Senior titles. She stepped up and got it done!!! I think she’s hooked now!😜