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A pile of feathers is evidence of a successful dog, as judges and the handler move on down the field during the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association Red River Valley chapter's spring test this weekend at Stiklestad Lodge near Fort Ransom. Tyler Shoberg / West Fargo Pioneer

True dog days of summer

On Saturday, it was 95 degrees as gusting winds blew heat like a hairdryer set on "inferno." By Sunday morning, people donned light jackets to brace against the 30-degree temperature...

outdoors Wed, Jun 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Open Season: Back to the dog training grindstone thanks to spring

The transformation of my dog, Remy, from the beginning of last summer's training to the end of hunting season was nothing short of miraculous. By August, after months of training...

Wed, Mar 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Remy, the author's German wirehaired pointer, wears a protective cone to keep him from licking an incision caused by a recent surgery to remove pieces of a tube sock from his stomach and intestine. Tyler Shoberg / West Fargo Pioneer

Some very inopportune dog owner heartbreak

Devastated, crushed, completely demoralized; pick an adjective to describe pure melancholy and it probably fits the bill. "He'll be laid up six weeks," the veterinarian said, "minimum." By my rudimentary...

outdoors Wed, Sep 07, 2011 - 12:00am

Grace Stanke of West Fargo pets her dog, Lola, during the West Fargo Parks Dog Show at Elmwood Park. Stanke and her dog won best look-a-like during the show last Thursday. David Samson / Forum Communications Co.

Tyra, a Chorkie, takes 'Top Dog' honors at annual show

"It went really well, there was good attendance and it was wonderful to see all the different vendors there promoting their businesses." These words from Kim Wangler, recreation specialist for...

community Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - 12:00am

The author's German wirehaired pointer, Remington, retrieves a chukar during the search portion of the NAVHDA Natural Ability test Saturday in Leonard, N.D. Photo by Fetch Photography.

Open season: Pooches, points and pictures aplenty

Last weekend, a local group of trainers and hunters got together to test their dogs in Leonard, N.D. The Red River Valley chapter of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog...

outdoors Wed, Jun 15, 2011 - 8:56am

The author's German wirehaired pointer, Remy, shakes off after retrieving his new duck, which was swept away across the flooded field behind him moments later. Tyler Shoberg / West Fargo Pioneer

Open Season: Easy come, even easier go

Bobbing across the white-capped waves, I was amazed at its lifelike realism. Had I known better, I'd of sworn a dead mallard drake was floating belly-up across the flooded field...

outdoors Wed, May 18, 2011 - 12:00am

WFPD adds teeth

His uniform is as black as the night. When on duty, his senses are sharp in order to protect his partner and fellow officers. He's trustworthy and, above all, loyal...

news Wed, May 11, 2011 - 12:00am

The author's dog, Remy, retrieves a ruffed grouse during a fall hunt. Tyler Shoberg / West Fargo Pioneer

Kitchen experimentation: 'Homemade' wild recipes worth saving

Inspiration for the "recipes" came to me during a long run with my trusty one-year-old dog, Remy. At the time, we were scooting south on Elm Street next to a...

outdoors Wed, May 04, 2011 - 12:00am

Remy, the author's German wirehaired pointer, plays keep away with a dead muskrat during a recent spring snow goose hunt in North Dakota. Tyler Shoberg / West Fargo Pioneer

Open Season: There is no goose hunting like snow goose hunting

Face down in a muddy, soggy corn field, I contemplate our sanity for a lengthy amount of time. More than 100 yards ahead of us are tens of thousands of...

outdoors Wed, Apr 20, 2011 - 12:00am

The author's five-month-old German wirehaired pointer, Remy, makes a near-perfect retrieve on a ruffed grouse during an October hunt near Chisholm, Minn. Tyler Shoberg/The Pioneer

Remy Tales: Dog knows best

Emerging from the dense woods, I spotted the last known location of the downed Ruffed grouse. The bird was gone - vanished. I closed my eyes, while a dreamy internal...

outdoors Wed, Nov 03, 2010 - 12:00am

West Fargo Parks Dog Show rescheduled to August 23

The fourth annual West Fargo Parks Dog Show has been rescheduled to Monday, August 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at North Elmwood Park Shelter, 500 13th Ave. W. Dogs will be...

community Wed, Aug 18, 2010 - 12:00am

Remy locks up on point as he spots a ruffed grouse tail, which is tethered to a clear fishing line controlled by the handler. Photographer: Erin Shoberg

Open Season: This new dog owner learning right along with pup

The first time we saw the puppy, my wife, Erin, and I knew he was ours. It was late June, and we were at Top Shelf Kennels in Horace, N.D...

outdoors Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Pet owners reminded about proper pet rules

With residents taking advantage of the nice weather, this means going for a bike ride, run, walk, rollerblading and taking the dog for a walk. The West Fargo Police Department...

opinion Wed, May 12, 2010 - 12:00am

Agility trials set at FM Kennel Club

The Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club will be holding agility trials March 26-28, in the Commercial Building of the Red River Valley Fairground. The event is free and you do not need...

community Wed, Mar 24, 2010 - 12:00am

The Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club offers classes in obediency and agility, as well as shows.

FM Kennel Club to host open house at RRVF

The Fargo Moorhead Kennel Club recently moved to West Fargo, and to celebrate its throwing a party. The public is invited to a free open house at the FM Kennel...

community Wed, Feb 17, 2010 - 12:00am