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  1. TT15 Mini vs. TT15: Which is Right For My Dog?

    TT15 Mini vs. TT15: Which is Right For My Dog?
    Considering recent worldwide shipping and manufacturing backlogs with some items stretching out months at a time, many hunters with smaller or younger dogs are left wondering what their options are. Here are some of the FAQs we get when customers inquire about the full-sized T5 and TT15 collar vs. the T5 and TT15 mini: Q: "If TT15 minis are unavailable...
  2. Double U 2022 Garmin Inventory Status

    Double U 2022 Garmin Inventory Status
    Double U is facing backorders on many tracking products. Check here for availability before making an order.
  3. Garmin Drivetrack 71 Troubleshooting

    "DriveTracks run on magic."
  4. Alpha 10 Review: Is It Right For Me?

    Alpha 10 Review: Is It Right For Me?
    It may very well be. The Garmin Alpha 10 is a lightweight, handy device that can track your dogs (and you) at a glance without breaking the bank. Perfect for those who are just beginning with the sport, or a seasoned veteran, the Alpha 10 is an inexpensive, easy-to-use device to help get your feet wet without sacrificing quality, and...
  5. Merino Wool vs. Cotton: What’s the Big Deal?

    Merino Wool vs. Cotton: What’s the Big Deal?
    As Double U launches its new line of Merino wool products, many of our customers are going to wonder; What's so special about this particular sheep? This particular sheep. History of Merino Wool Merino wool is the Cadillac of fabrics when it comes to clothing designed for the outdoors, especially when contrasted with cotton. From a historical perspective, however, it...
  6. How Should I Train My Deer Dog?

    How Should I Train My Deer Dog?
    Behind every well trained deer hound is a lot of hours of training put in to make sure that your pup is ready when you dump the box. The process of training each dog can be simple or some may take a little more work before it gets the hang of it. The key things to always remember are patience...
  7. Hampton Short Biography

    Hampton Short Biography
    My name is Hampton Short, I am from Vance county, North Carolina. I grew up hunting whitetail with a walker club near home and quail hunting with my father’s pointers. When I was 16 I got my first beagle. I wanted to transition to beagle hunting to accommodate the smaller blocks that we hunt. From there I have grown my...
  8. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, Can you?

    You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, Can you?
    As early as 1721, without certainty on the exact origin the original phrase was, “An old dog will learn no tricks”. Now tracing even further back to the early 1500’s the saying was “it is hard to make an old dog to stoop” in other words referring to teaching a dog to put their nose to the ground to track...
  9. Monique Duran Biography

    Monique Duran Biography
    Hello! I'm Monique Duran, a small town country girl born and raised in the beautiful northern mountains of Mora, New Mexico! Now when it comes to my family and I, most things will revolve around our dogs, horses and the mountains. We love to explore and get our boys involved as much as possible! When I'm not working to help...
  10. What Do I Need to Train a Bird Dog

    What Do I Need to Train a Bird Dog
    By now, if you’ve been following the DU podcasts and articles, you’ve probably at least thought about getting a bird dog if you don’t already have one.  If you’ve done any research at all about some of the things you may need to get started, you’re probably extremely overwhelmed.  Trainers, e-collars, bird launchers, training birds, WOAH… the list goes on and on.  ...