Tips On Training Your Hunting Dog

2009 June 23

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by Abhishek Agarwal

Training a new hunting dog can be an overwhelming task for any hunter. There seems to be so many things that the dog must know, and what is they best method to teach him these things? There are many books and videos offering the hunter a variety of suggestions for training a hunting dog (Dog Training Collars Here), and of course they are all the best way. Many hunters opt to send their dog to a professional for training. These trainers will be experienced in training, but a hunter will often be paying for that experience. Luckily, after doing a little research and knowing the basics, a hunter can train his own dog in no time at all.

The most important thing before buying a hunting dog is recognizing the time and work they require. All too often hunters buy a dog and expect to only use him during hunting season and keep him locked in a cage for the rest of the year. Not only is that irresponsible, but the dog won’t be a good hunter. A study was done to find the best methods for training hunting dogs and the number one thing they found is that a hunting dog needs regular exercise all year long. The dog’s exercise should be gradually extended as the dog’s stamina increases. Swimming was highly recommended as it works all of the different muscle groups and increases cardio-vascular fitness. It also helps that it’s a refreshing cool down in the warm summer months.

The other thing to know when training your dog is that it’s all about repeating. A dog needs to know all of the commands you’re teaching him until they become second nature. A dog needs to of course know his name, and know that you are his master; he should be able to make direct eye contact with you without fear or hesitation. If there is any level of distrust on either part, the hunting partners will not work well together. After this is achieved the hunter can begin with basic commands and obedience. Some hunter’s also prefer to enroll their dog in obedience classes; not only will he get all the necessary training, but he will also be socialized with other dogs. With these few tips a hunter can feel confident that he can take control of his dog’s training and look forward to next season’s hunt with a new partner.

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