Northwest Sportsman – August 2019

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to withstand over 4,000 pounds of force,

a blast from a 12-gauge shotgun at close

range, an impact of over 600 pounds

dropped on them, and they’ve been

tossed off 200-foot cliffs and made it.

But some of the most impressive

testimonials of Gunner Kennels come

from hunters who’ve survived crashes,

as have their dogs. To hear some of these

stories gives you chills, but to see pictures

capturing the severity of the wrecks,

and how the dog and kennel survived,

leaves any serious hunter who travels

a lot with their dog realizing what their

getting in and out of all day long.

From the early-season heat of

September to snow-packed conditions

in winter, my dogs were very comfortable

with the new Primos KennelUp Dog

Kennel (primos.com). Weighing just 37

pounds, this kennel is easy to move and

manage, thanks to its heavy-duty handles.

The single-walled, one-piece rotomolded

kennel features a sleek, practical design.

Its rubber feet and integrated aluminum

tiedowns ensure it stays secure in the

truck, meaning it’s a safe, comfortable ride

on those bumpy gravel roads.

The built-in drains of the KennelUp

are great during waterfowl season, and

the adjustable vents are perfect on hot

days. The vents can also be closed to

hold in heat on chilly outings.

THERE ARE MANY kennels on the market,

and I’ve tried a number of them and seen

many more in use by fellow hunters. When

it comes to picking one, only you know

what’s best for your dog. A hunting dog

is a valuable, irreplaceable companion,

so carefully weigh all the options when it

comes to picking a kennel for your hunting

partner, and don’t cut any corners. NS

Editor’s note: To see some of Scott Haugen’s

puppy training video tips, visit scotthaugen.

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next kennel purchase should be. Gunner

Kennels come with a plug and specially

designed floor for draining, aftermarket

accessories, and a lifetime warranty.

I’VE BEEN FORTUNATE to live in the country,

where right out my door I’ve had access

to hundreds of miles of logging roads in

Oregon’s Cascades. It’s here that I do a lot

of upland bird hunting and shed antler

hunting with my dogs; we also spend a lot

of time training and just going on hikes

in this area. This situation is a great fit for

a comfortable kennel the dogs will be

Lightweight, easy to

handle, secure, with built-

in drains and adjustable

vents that ensure a clean,

comfy ride – that’s what

the new Primos KennelUp

Dog Kennel has to offer.

(SCOTT HAUGEN)

The G1 large Gunner Kennel weighs

in at 72 pounds, the right size for

the author’s 70-pound pudelpointer

Kona. This double-walled kennel has

the highest tested crash rating of any

kennel in the world. (SCOTT HAUGEN)