Training Supplies for Your Hunting Dog Puppy
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If you’re the happy new owner of a puppy that you plan to train to someday be a hunting or gun dog, then you’ll be wondering what you’ll need to make that happen. Besides patience, love, and a sense of humor, you’ll need some tools to make the training process easier. Before you bring puppy home, make sure you have the things you’ll need to make him comfortable and get him off to a good start.
When you first bring your puppy home, chances are that he is not going to be housebroken. This is perfectly normal since most puppies are not housebroken until they are a year old. If you are like many other owners, you might be considering a crate as a way to keep your dog safe while unsupervised and protect your home from accidents.
No matter how big or small your new puppy is, crates are very user-friendly and come in all kinds of sizes and formats. For ease, some crates are collapsable for storage and travel purposes. Many puppy owners use crates until the puppy is housebroken; then, they stow it away or use it on occasion.
The good thing is that most dogs like the experience of a crate. Crates will help dogs feel more protected and secure, and will soon become their choice spot when they need a safe retreat. In fact, most dogs begin to treat their crates as a den. As long as the size is correct, it won’t matter whether you choose aluminium or metal wire. If the crate is too small, your dog will be uncomfortable because turning will more difficult, and when it is too large, your dog won’t get the den-feel of safety and may be scared of the crate. You can opt for a dog crate with removable panels which you can add or remove to the size of your dog.
Since dogs don’t train themselves, you may find a training collar to be helpful for training your hunting dog. You can find these collars where you normally purchase all your other hunting dog goods. You can choose an electric dog collar to train your hunting dog or use a regular choke collar for basic obedience training. Just be sure to check that the collar is the right type for both you and your dog.
You will have to decide if your dog responds best to positive discipline (i.e. give him a treat when he does the right thing) or if electronic stimulation offered through electronic collars are best for him. Many owners of hunting dogs (especially larger ones) find that the electronic stimulus collars work best.
Other Hunting Dog Supplies
Begin your dog training as early as possible, starting from when you first bring your puppy home. This will ensure that he will become a great hunting dog. You’ll find a great range of supplies at your local hunting dog supply store for the purpose of effective dog training. These products can include:
1. Dog whistles to train your dog to listen to you at home and in the field
2. Dog training bumpers for retrieval training
3. Launchers – for sending the dummies into the field or from hidden positions to better train your dog for outdoor hunting and retrieving.
Your puppy will become a part of your hunting and a member of your household for years and years. Getting the proper dog training supplies will ensure that you have everything you need for successful training so that he will listen and remain safe in your care.
