If you have a puppy, you should know that socializing is a crucial part of caring for your new hunting dog. The unsocialized puppy may end up biting out of fear, so it’s very important to socialize your dog. If you’re looking to start social training with your dog, here are some tips. Puppy School [Continue]
What do you need to successfully train your dog? Other than Tritronics shock collars and SportDOG shock collars, one of the hunting dog supplies you’ll need is the dog training bumper. The ideal one for training your retriever is one that is made to last for repetitive use, and flexible, soft plastic. Hallmark Dog Training [Continue]
Heartworm, or roundworm, is very serious can affect all types of Hunting Dog. With gun dogs, working dogs, and other outdoor dogs, you must be especially concerned because they are more susceptible to heartworm. The worse case scenario is that an affected dog can pass it on to humans, as well as other dogs. In [Continue]
One of the most common skin conditions our gun dogs suffer with is ringworm. Ringworm may be caused by parasites or by fungal infections and is typically transmitted by fleas. Symptoms of Ringworm In order to treat ringworm it must be diagnosed. There are some simple signs that you can watch for to identify [Continue]
Heartworm is very serious; it’s one of the worst diagnosis for your dog because it is usually fatal. However, it is very simple to prevent heartworm from ever occurring. All it takes is a pill, food additive and some preventative care. The heartworm pill can be given to your hunting dog as a treat while [Continue]
There are many exceptional breeds that make wonderful hunting dogs, but not all are categorized solely as hunting dogs. Case in point: hounds hunt undersized prey such as jackrabbits, and raccoons, animals that like to live in thickets. However, not every hound hunts wholly by scent, as some make use of their well-developed vision too [Continue]
If you are an avid hunter, chances are good that one day you will purchase a hunting dog to tag along and lend a hand so to speak on the hunt. Choosing the right dog for you and finding that dog can be tricky. A high-quality hunting dog will be better than just a dog [Continue]
We all worry about our bird dogs and their safety. Concerns about what could happen if your dog was to escape from your yard and wander the neighborhood are normal. The most well behaved dog is liable to create all types of havoc in your neighborhood including killing other animals, biting children, digging holes in [Continue]
It’s not uncommon for hunting dogs to get an ear infection in fact it’s a result of the size and depth of their ears. Because hunting dogs (gun dogs) spend so much time outdoors and have large, floppy ears, they are actually more prone to getting an ear infection. Infections in the ear are a [Continue]
