Train Hunting Dogs Top 3 Effective Tips To Make Them Proficient Hunters
Do you love hunting?
Want a really good partner who will accompany you on your hunting spree? If yes, then I can bet that no one else can be your best hunting partner than a dog. So, if you don't have a cuddle creature at your home that wouldn't just guard your home against burglars, but be your fun mate too, then it's high time to put that dog to work (assuming it is of hunting dog stock). If you are keen on the idea of hunting with a dog but know nothing about it ideally you will have read up on hunting with dogs and even gone on a hunt to see how much you like it. THEN you might consider going to a dog breeder or dog shelter or a puppy adaptation centre and purchase a hunting dog suitable to your needs.
Specialties Of Hunting Dogs :
If you have been thinking that all types of
dogs have the same characteristic, just that their look different, then that's
a major misconception. Dogs breeds were developed by humans for specific
purposes and one of the major categories is the hunting breed group.Therefore,
if you want a perfect hunting companion, then always do your research and when
you reach your dog centre ask for them to only show you the hunting pups only.
This group varies greatly by size and temperament, but mostly what prey they
were bred to find or capture. The specialties of these kinds of dogs are:
- They have a lot of stamina and energy when compared to the other breeds
These hunting dog group dogs are undoubtedly
born hunters yet, you need to start training them from their puppy stage so
that they can become even more pro at hunting. If you adopt a hunting dog, make
sure you train them early. Have no ideas how to train them? Not a problem; here
are some tips that could really help you train your hunting pooch.
3 Tips To Train Your Hunting Dog :
- Teach Him/Her Obedience:
- When training a hunter dog, what most owners miss out is teaching them obedience and steadiness. And trust me, these two characteristics is absolutely necessary if you are taking your pooch to a hunting excursion. The first thing you need to teach them is "sit", "stay", "run" etc ONLY on your command. And make sure you start teaching this when he/she is a puppy. Some dog owners use electric collars to control their dog's behavior but this is NOT recommended with most hunting dogs, as some breeds can actually develop a hatred of the owner and shyness of commands which will work opposite to your needs out in the field. Instead, stick to the obedience training only and positive reward systems. This training will not just teach your puppy to behave, but will also calm his nerves.
Strengthen Their Smelling Ability:
- Hunting dogs have a great sense of smell (except sight
hounds). But, you need to boost its smelling ability by training them to
learn tracking scents. For this, what you have to do is scatter some bits
and pieces of meat or other dog treats throughout your garden and then
just allow him/her to sniff and find them. You need to do this on command
so that they aren't just working like its a holiday. This process will
help your pet foster his smelling ability, which in return would help you
in your hunting escapade.
Introduce Him/Her To Prey:
- When your puppy becomes twelve to sixteen weeks old,
start introducing them to the prey that you would like to hunt with him.
If you want to hunt rabbits, introduce the pup to rabbits. And if you like
hunting birds, introduce him/her to birds. Let your pooch snuffle the prey
and then release it. If you see your doggy dear is chasing it, this is a
good sign. Make sure you do this in a safe area away from roads, and the
prey they are chasing is legal. Make sure you have proper recall before
you attempt this!
These were the three essential tips for you
that will undoubtedly help you train your hunter pooch and make him a pro
hunter. You can also follow these tips to train your Water Dogs as well if you
want them to grow into remarkable hunters.