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Training Supplies For Your Bird Dog Puppy
If you have just become the proud owner of a puppy who you plan to train to be a hunting or gun dog, you might be wondering what supplies you are going to need to help get your puppy off to a great start in his new home. Before you bring your puppy home there are some things you will want to purchase right away.
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.
Crates are easy to use, come in a variety of sizes and styles to fit your dog, and many can be collapsed for easy transport or storage. Some dog owners use a crate for the dog’s entire life while others use it only to get through puppyhood.
Most dogs enjoy the crate because their instincts are to “den” in a quiet, comfortable, almost-confined space. It helps them feel protected, secure, and safe. Whether you get an aluminum or metal-wire dog crate, you will want to make sure it’s the right size for your dog. For puppies, get one with a divider to put inside so you can let the crate grow with your puppy. It should be just large enough for the dog to stand up straight, turn around in, and lay down flat.
Dogs don’t train themselves—another sad fact. Luckily, they have us to do it for them and the process is usually fun. Training hunting dogs is even more of a challenge with greater rewards. Training collars can really help with this, especially the long-range electric collars. Whether you choose one of those or a simple choke collar for obedience training, make sure it’s the right one for you and your dog.
Training collars are designed to serve a purpose. You’re obviously attempting to train your dog not just to become a great hunting dog, but also so that he will listen to your commands and remain safe. Using training collars will help fulfill these goals. Find out what kind of system works best for both you and your dog, and start early while your dog is still a puppy.
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 – to teach retrieval
3. Launchers – for sending the dummies into the field or from hidden positions to better train your dog for outdoor hunting and retrieving.
Your hunting dog puppy is going to be a part of your home and your hunting experience for many years to come. Purchasing the right hunting dog supplies provides you the tools that you need to effectively train him, keep him safe and make sure he is obedient.
