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Basic Tools of the Gundog Trainer
When training a gundog there are some basic tools which should be a part of the trainers repertoire. First and foremost a good leash is indispensable. The ideal all around leash needs to be at least six feet long and made of leather. The snap on the end needs to be brass or other metal. If you have a pup that is a chewer, the leash can be of nylon braid at first, but in the ...
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It's very rare for people to have a puppy that's born obedient and well-trained. Like kids, the proper care, training, and education are required to mold your puppy into a disciplined pet. If you truly see your pet as a part of the family, you should show it by dedicating almost the same amount of time to his training the way you do with your own children's education. Always ...
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Gun Shy Dogs: How To Prevent Gun Shyness
Almost all hunters have the fear that they will purchase or raise a pure bred gundog and in the end it will be a complete waste because the dog turns into a quivering mass of jelly at the sound of a gun. There are many who ha...
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Solid Retriever Training Turns Labs into Gun Dogs and Duck Dogs
Labradors are one of the best-loved dog breeds in the country. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), 2004 marked the fifteenth consecutive year that Labradors ranked as the number one purebred dog in the nation. The AKC also reported that Labradors ranked first in Great Britain, where three times as ma...
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Though there are several techniques to train a dog, all of them can be categorized by the way they address behavioral issues. Thus, there are two main categories:
Techniques based on learning theories
Techniques based on canine ethology
The former category focuses on behavior mo...
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Learning to train a dog is usually very straightforward. Most dog training techniques are time-proven, so if someone claims they have a "new" technique, chances are that it's an existing technique that has been slightly modified or adapted for a particular case. And although it is straightforward, that doesn't mean it's e... Continue Reading...
Hunting Dog Breeds: Not as Fierce as They Seem
Hunting dogs, as their name suggests, are simply those dogs that have been bred – and trained – to assist human hunters in their activities. Originally, these dogs were responsible, at least partially, for bringing home the meat for the family’s dinner and, without them, the job of hunting was much more difficult. The dogs assist the human hunter to scent and track, retr... Continue Reading...