20 May

A Kennel Made for a Hero – A Dakota 283 Commercial

September 4, 2021
Posted by Dakota 283
dog breeds, dog safety, lifestyle, training
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Former Navy Seal Mike Ritland discusses his involvement with the Dakota 283 Hero Kennel and the type of dog it was created for

Former Navy Seal Mike Ritland has an extensive background with hunting and working dogs and knows the time it takes to prepare them for dangerous jobs. Take a look at our brand new Hero Kennel, developed in conjunction with Ritland and made for the four-legged heroes among us.

25 Apr

Dog Training

Why Do Dogs Feel Safe in a Kennel?

Although dogs are technically not den animals, they feel safe in a kennel when we make it their safe space through training and conditioning.

12 Apr

Pet Safety

What to Look for in a Dog Kennel

Searching for “dog kennel” on the internet, you are quickly faced with the complexity of what the market has turned into. Do you buy a metal crate? What size should the kennel...

27 Mar

Pet Safety

Miracle of Turner Turnpike: Part Three

Jessie and Valarie Hinther rescued a Labradoodle they named Miracle after the dog survived being shot in the chest and thrown off an overpass. Touched by Miracle’s story and Jessie and Valarie’s unwavering heroism, Dakota 283 donated two kennels and kennel mats to the Hinthers following the rescue.

21 Mar

Pet Safety

Miracle of Turner Turnpike: Part Two

Jessie and Valarie Hinther rescued a Labradoodle they named Miracle after the dog survived being shot in the chest and thrown off an overpass.

17 Mar

Pet Safety

Miracle of Turner Turnpike: Part One

“Is that a dog?” Jessie Hinther pointed to a crumpled black mass on the side of the road as they drove under the overpass. As Valarie looked to where her husband indicated,...

11 Jan

Pet Safety

How to Measure and Find the Perfect Kennel Size for your Dog

Finding the right size dog kennel can be a daunting task. Is one brand’s medium the same as another? Is your dog on the larger side for that breed? Can the kennel...

03 Nov

Lifestyle

3 of the Best Upland Hunting Breeds for New Dog Owners

Finding your first bird dog can be nerve-racking, but it doesn't have to be. Check out the shortlist below to see what may fit your needs Sit down with...

A veterinarian looks at an ultrasound of a dog.

26 Oct

Pet Safety

3 of the Most Common Ingested Toxins from a Veterinarian’s Standpoint

A West Virginia emergency veterinarian explains some of the most common toxin ingestions she sees in canine clients The world of veterinary medicine can be trying at times. Because...

A pitbull mix rests in her G3 Large Frame kennel.

20 Oct

Lifestyle

A Dog’s Crate is Its Instinctual Den

April 13, 2023
dog health, dog kennels, dog safety, hunting dog, lifestyle, travel
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Designing a dog crate that makes a dog feel safe is one of Dakota 283's missions If we were to rewind the clock of time and go back to...

13 Oct

Pet Safety

Why You Should Crate Your Dog While at Work

October 26, 2021
dog health, dog kennels, dog safety, lifestyle
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A scary experience and year at home during the pandemic showed a dog owner why crating their dog while out of the house is vitally important It was a...

06 Oct

Lifestyle

3 of the Best Waterfowl Hunting Dogs

You can’t go wrong with these dog breeds if you frequent the duck blind Finding the right waterfowl dog to meet your individual needs can either be extremely easy...