The right dog training equipment makes your training more effective. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Love Smith)
June 01, 2026
By Susanna Love Smith with Ried Bryant
A solid training plan—and the right dog training equipment to support it—helps the process of training a bird dog go smoother and be more enjoyable. As with any job, having the right tools—and a good sense of how to use them—plays a significantrole in the quality of the end result, and the efficiency with which it is achieved. The same is true in dog training; proper tools and equipment have the ability to make or break a training session. In this installment of the “Point” column, we will explore some of the pieces of gear we consistently reach for at Smith Kennels, tools that make life in the field easier and training sessions more...
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