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11/10/2026

11/10/2026

WHO’S LEADING THE WALK? 🐾

Have you ever felt like your dog is taking YOU for a walk instead of the other way around?

You’re definitely not alone! And sometimes, without even realizing it, we actually teach our dogs to pull by constantly pulling back on the leash.

At Best Retrievers, we believe attentive leash walking is not a command. It’s an expectation and a level of respect.

Your dog doesn’t have to walk right beside you. That’s what Heel is for! We want your dog to have the freedom to explore, sniff, and enjoy the walk while still paying attention to you and the direction you’re going.

The goal isn’t to physically hold your dog where you want it. It’s to teach your dog what you expect, provide clear communication, and reward the behaviors you want to see.

And the difference can be incredible! A walk that once felt like a constant tug-of-war can become something both you and your dog genuinely enjoy.

So how do we get there?

Throughout this week, we’re going to share some of the techniques and training principles we use at Best Retrievers to develop attentive leash walking. We’ll talk about leash tension, the difference between pulling and correcting, timing, rewarding good decisions, and why clarity makes such a difference.

Whether your dog has been professionally trained or you’ve simply been struggling with walks around the neighborhood, we hope you’ll follow along!

Freedom to explore. Responsibility to pay attention. Respect for the person holding the leash.

And we’d love to hear from you! Does your dog walk with you, or does your dog take YOU for a walk? 😂

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11/08/2026

The 2026 Waterfowl Population Status report is in, and the results are a mixed bag.

While overall duck numbers held steady for the third consecutive year, mallards and blue-winged teal continued their declines, reaching their lowest population levels in more than three decades. Meanwhile, several other species remain above their long-term averages.

The good news? Much needed summer rainfall across the Canadian prairies has improved wetland conditions, offering renewed hope for waterfowl production and future population rebounds.

From the challenges facing the Duck Factory to encouraging signs across North America’s breeding grounds, here’s what the latest numbers mean for waterfowl and the habitats they depend on.

🔗 Read the full DU Special Report at the link below!

https://bit.ly/3WlwM4A

Image by: Phil Kahnke / Banded.com
Data Courtesy of US Fish and Wildlife Service
Image by: GaryKramer.net

11/08/2026

NEWS: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its new National Wildlife Refuge plan, which reprioritizes maintenance, staffing, and the original purpose of NWRs, with an increased focus on public hunting access and waterfowl habitat conservation.

“From prioritizing staff where they’re needed most – on the refuge – to expanding access to hunting and recreation on our public lands, this plan will help better maintain our refuges and the critical waterfowl habitat they support. Thank you to Director Nesvik and the USFWS for directing much-needed attention and resources to America’s NWR system.”

-Adam Putnam, DU CEO

Learn more at the link below!

https://www.ducks.org/newsroom/usfws-reprioritizes-waterfowl-habitat-on-refuges?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=du_traffic_fy27&utm_content=feed

11/08/2026

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106 San Saba Street
Round Rock, TX
78664

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