{"title":"Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe dog that works hardest needs the most from you. Joint Guard and Hunt Fuel are built for the demands of the season — long days in the field, hard ground, cold water, and the kind of mileage that adds up fast. This is the core of the KENAI GUNDOG SERIES. Performance nutrition for the dog that doesn't know how to quit, from a handler who refuses to let them down.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"joint-guard-wild-game","title":"Joint Guard — Wild Game Formula","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoint Guard — Wild Game Formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe daily joint-support routine for the dog that earns every mile — built on the protein your dog was made to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the dog covering ridgelines at first light, stacking retrieves through a long afternoon, and grinding back through thick cover when the easy dogs have already quit. Not for the dog on the couch. For the dog that doesn't clock out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY WILD GAME\u003cbr\u003eEvery other joint supplement on the shelf is built on the same thing: commercial beef or chicken meal, grain-finished in a pen, with a scoop of glucosamine stirred in. Joint Guard is built on wild game — elk, bison, and venison, ethically harvested from Western states, no feedlot, no factory farm. It's the protein your dog descendents ate. A true novel protein most dogs have never eaten, leaner and denser than penned, grain-fed livestock by the simple fact of how the animal lived. This is the dimension no one else in the category carries — and it's the reason a serious handler feeds it. You don't feed a working dog like a house pet. You feed it like the supreme athlete it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE FOUR-COMPOUND SYSTEM\u003cbr\u003eOn top of that protein sits a complete four-ingredient joint matrix — not a single active with filler around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Glucosamine HCl 500mg — a traditional joint-support ingredient and the foundation of the formula\u003cbr\u003e- Chondroitin Sulfate 250mg — a traditional joint-support ingredient, paired with glucosamine by design\u003cbr\u003e- Sea Cucumber 250mg — a marine-sourced traditional ingredient most big-box brands leave out because it costs more\u003cbr\u003e- MSM 200mg — a source of organic sulfur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour compounds, formulated to work as a system. Every ingredient earns its place in the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE HANDLER'S APPROACH\u003cbr\u003eThis is daily nutrition built into the routine — start early, stay consistent, build the habit before the hard miles add up. 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Five to eight hours of running, stopping, retrieving, and problem-solving in rough terrain burns through glycogen reserves in the first two to three hours. After that, your dog's body shifts to breaking down muscle protein for fuel — not just energy, but actual structural loss. A dog can lose 20 to 30 percent of body weight over a multi-day hunt if energy isn't replenished strategically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunt Fuel is engineered for the post-exertion metabolic window — that critical 30 to 60 minutes after a work session when your dog's muscles are primed to absorb fuel and repair. Premium smokehouse beef protein provides complete amino acid profiles that your dog's working muscles actually use for recovery and adaptation. The result: faster recovery between sessions, preserved muscle mass over a long season, and a dog that stays sharp for the final retrieve of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't pre-hunt hype. This is post-hunt biology. 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Don't waste what that dog gives you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen should I feed Hunt Fuel — before or after the hunt?\u003cbr\u003eBoth, but the post-exertion window is critical. Feed Hunt Fuel within 30-60 minutes after a work session when your dog's muscles are primed to absorb fuel and repair. Pre-hunt feeding builds the metabolic foundation. Post-hunt feeding preserves muscle mass and accelerates recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is Hunt Fuel different from Training Squares?\u003cbr\u003eTraining Squares are built for high-frequency reward delivery during training sessions — small, breakable, methodology-driven. Hunt Fuel is built for metabolic loading and recovery — sustained energy for field work and muscle preservation over multi-day hunts. Different tools for different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan I use Hunt Fuel during the off-season?\u003cbr\u003eYes. Off-season conditioning still demands energy and recovery. If your dog is running, training, or doing any physical work, Hunt Fuel supports that metabolic demand year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy dog loses weight during hunt season. Will this help?\u003cbr\u003eA working dog can lose 20-30% of body weight over a multi-day hunt if energy isn't replenished strategically. Hunt Fuel provides premium protein that supports muscle preservation and recovery between sessions. It's not a calorie replacement for a full diet — it's a targeted supplement for the metabolic gap that opens during high-intensity work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill this cause GI issues during the hunt?\u003cbr\u003eSmokehouse Chicken is the leanest option and digests cleanly without the richness that can cause GI stress during high-intensity work. If your dog is sensitive during field conditions, start with Chicken. 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