Few outdoor pursuits fuel the desire for a road trip more than bird hunting. With an incredible diversity of species and habitat, there’s hardly a better way to sample all the wingshooting options this country offers than loading up the dogs and hitting the open road.

As a fellow bird hunter and sporting dog enthusiast (as well as a veterinarian) I’m always on the lookout for tech that enhances both the hunting experience and preserves the well-being of my canine companions. I’ve been a strong advocate of electronic collars for years, both as a way to humanely and quickly train sporting dogs and as a means of promoting their safety in the field.