My Ideal Dog

When training your hunting dog, your main objective is to ensure that he can effecttively work with you when you’re out hunting. For a well-trained hunting dog, you can purchase specific training tools which will aid in the training of a hunting dog. These tools will ensure that your hunting dog will listen to your commands and prepare him go hunting with you. Items like crates, training collars, whistles and bird launchers are available for the purpose of having a good hunting dog.

Basic Hunting Dog Supplies

Most hunters find their dogs by going to a reputable breeder.  This usually means they purchase a puppy that will come home needing full training (start-to-finish).  Having the tools you need to train puppy into a full-grown hunting companion means less work in the process.

Dog Crates

Training your puppy with a crate is essential.  Crate training not only eases house training, but it makes transport to and from the field when hunting much easier.  Teaching puppy to like the crate now will make sure that he doesn’t rebel when you try to put him in one later.   Crates utilize the puppy’s instincts for “denning.”

Dog Whistles

These whistles are convenient and won’t bother other humans (the pitch is far too high) but they are ideal for your dog.  If properly used, you can train your dog to come to you immediately when he hears the whistle. This is very effective when you’re in the field hunting and you’re ready to leave and your dog is not in sight.

Duck and Game Whistles

Duck and whistles are not the same as dog whistles!!  Duck and game whistles are used solely for training your dog how to flush and retrieve game.  You can use these whistles to aid training of your dog along with the appropriate bird launchers. The use of these whistles helps you to teach your dog how to act in the field.  It’s important to note that some whistles offer both features – the game whistle and the calling whistle.

Dog whistles can be used to teach a dog to flush and retrieve, but the two should not be confused with other gaming whistles. You can find duck and game whistles in any store that sells hunting dog supplies. You can use them together with bird launchers as a simulation exercise for on-the-field training. Some dog whistles offer a few different noises so that you can use it call your dog and also duplicate the sounds of ducks and upland game.

Bird Launchers

When you get a new puppy, you’ll want to begin training as quickly as possible.  Bird launchers are a cool choice for speeding up the process (and saving your arms and shoulders).  Bird whistles, good dummies (bumpers), and a launcher can help your dog understand what it’s like in the field.  Whether you’re training to retrieve, flush, follow, or both, bird launchers are usually the tool of choice.  Many bird launchers come with remote controls and are effective training tools.  Suppliers of hunting dog training tools will have bird launchers.

Other Hunting Dog Supplies

Bumpers and dummies are more tools to help you train dogs in retrieval and flushing—both on land and in the water.  Scents can also help, teaching your dog not only what the game smells like, but how to find them without being in sight.  Just remember that the sooner you train your dog to be in the field, the sooner you’re dog will be great on the hunt!

Many families who adopt a dog may opt for a Labrador. These canines are particularly intelligent, loving, and make the perfect family dog. As with all puppies, these dogs may be a little hyperactive and considerably destructive in their earlier years. It is the only downfall to adopting a pup. Even so, there are various recommendations and facts one can use when carrying out Labrador puppy training.

You will want to first start off with some fundamental training rules. When you bring your new puppy home, make sure that he knows where his food and water bowl are. After he knows where he goes to eat, be sure that he knows when he eats. You may want to feed your puppy at certain times throughout the day. You should always keep a fresh bowl of water out so that your Labrador puppy has a continual supply of fresh and clean water.

Many pro dog trainers believe in positive reinforcement. This means that if your puppy does something right, he/she should be rewarded with a treat. Hand-held clickers can also be used in positive reinforcement training. Instead of repeating the words “good” or “bad”, the clicker gives a short, snapping sound that tells the dog if it is doing something meaningful or troubling.

Potty training a Labrador may be easier to do than other breeds. Larger dogs, on average, are easier to potty train than smaller breeds such as Chihuahuas. You may want to start off training your puppy using dog crates, they should not soil an place like their crate unless they have been there too long. After you take the pup out of the crate go immediately outdoors to the preferred spot to start out instructing him to go to the bathroom. After a few months, your Labrador will be scratching or pawing at the door to go out. Labrador pup training can be a fun and worthwhile event for both you and your dog.