What Are The Special Equipments Used For Training Hunting Dogs?

You can buy special equipment that will make the task of training hunting dogs easier. These may include:

• Hunting Dog Collars

  Hunting dog collars are used mainly to spot the dog in order for him or her not to get lost or not to be shot by mistake by you. A hunting dog collar usually is lighted by battery powered lights that have very low blinking to ensure no harm is done in the process to the dog or the owner.

  Safety of the dog is first especially during hunting trips; therefore you have to ensure he or she has a reflective collar as well so when the lights are on it can be spotted from at least a mile. A hunting dog collar must be weather proof as the dog may enter little ponds or the whole hunting trip may be dampened with a rain shower. The hunting dog collars are usually made of nylon for durability but also for the comfort and safety of the dog.

• Retrieving Dummies

  Pick a dummy that suits your dog. Some resemble game birds, others are plastic and some are fabric. Once your dog learns to retrieve the dummy and bring it back without shaking or destroying it in any way, you can begin to train with real birds. Sometimes the dog won’t touch the real bird at first, and you will have to go back to the dummy adding feathers and streamers onto it to resemble the game bird you will be hunting.

• Long Leashes

  The leash allows you to maintain control of your dog during exercises and eliminates the chance of having to chase the dog and correct him for straying.

• Whistles

  Whistles are used because they are easier for dogs to hear at a distance.

• Dog Treats For Reward Purposes

  When the dog fulfills your command or just does something appropriate for you, rewards him with dog treats.