As you and your dog prepare for hunting season, it is important to make sure you keep yourself and your dog safe.

We know a lot of time, money and hard work went into training your dog, so we want to make sure dog owners are aware of potential hazards to your hunting dog and that everyone has a safe, enjoyable and bountiful hunt.

Hunting dogs encounter more risks than back yard pets, including toxins that we want everyone to avoid. Every year, hunting dogs in the U.S. die as a result of drinking from contaminated sources,ingesting other harmful substances, trauma and getting lost. All of these deadly events can be avoided to ensure everyone comes home safe and sound.

Toxic blue-green algae that gives water a “pea…