
The SportDOG Staff
Our company was built on a love of dogs. We take great pride in providing gear to help you forge a stronger relationship with your dog - the same gear we trust with our own. We are committed to help you at every step of your training journey, providing endless training content, from our expert staff and the pros, to help you and your dog reach your fullest potential.
Founded in 2003 and still based in Knoxville, TN, SportDOG® Brand is built on over two decades of field-proven performance. Today, our rugged Tennessee roots remain strong as we've become one of the most trusted brands for hunting dog training across the country and the world.
Articles by The SportDOG Staff

What You Need to Know About the SportDOG Launcher
We are proud to announce that the SportDOG Brand® Remote Launcher System is hitting stores near you. We have information about the latest in our dog training line on our website. Currently, these are not available for purchase directly from us, but they are hitting shelves at brick and mortar...

E-Collar Training 101: The Trusted Method Used by SportDOG® Experts
Discover the most recommended way to introduce your dog to an e-collar with guidance from SportDOG®. Learn the proven “Pressure On, Pressure Off” method trusted by pro trainers to build reliable off-leash obedience, clear communication, and long-term success.

Avoiding and Dealing with Heat Emergencies
Take some time to understand the many factors that can lead to a heat emergency, prepare for your outings to avoid such an emergency, and then have an action plan in place to deal with the Big 3: heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Other Senior Prostaff

Christopher Dunlap
Chris has spent 30 years, since the age of 7, in the field, hunting whitetail deer, Eastern wild turkey, dove, duck, quail, pheasant, chukar, woodcock, and ruffed grouse. His passion is split between upland bird and waterfowl hunting. He has hunted upland game birds in South Dakota, up and down...

Ed Gover
Owner of Real Deal Retrievers, a kennel which offers basic and advanced dog training, Ed has been training for over 10 years and has been a pro trainer for the last 5. Ed enjoys training hunting dogs as well as running UKC hunt tests. He is an avid outdoorsman from...

David Robertson
It all started with a yellow female that was owned by my Aunt and Uncle. They decided they couldn’t keep her due to the amount of energy she had. I was beside myself when they let me take her home. Once we got home we went straight to work! Missing parties,...
