Are you one of those guys who love to hunt in the wild but you can't do so because you don't have a hunting dog as a companion? This shouldn't mean that you should give up on hunting. Instead, you can take some effort in choosing a good hunting dog. Normally, hunting dogs are selected to look for prey or retrieve it after it has been shot down. They are also good at scaring off other animals when they are used in a group, especially during fox hunts.
Selecting the best hunting dog for your needs requires a fine combination of patience and skill. First, you need to decide what type of hunting dog is best suited to you. If you are interested in hunting fowl, then opt for a hunting dog accordingly.
Hunting dogs are available in various training levels. There are some hunting dogs that have severe lack of training. Apart from this you can always avail of young hunting dogs with little amount of training. Of course, there are hunting dogs that have experienced complete training.
Hunting dogs are available in various training levels. There are some hunting dogs that have severe lack of training. Apart from this you can always avail of young hunting dogs with little amount of training. Of course, there are hunting dogs that have experienced complete training.
If you want to save your valuable time and effort, pick out dogs with advanced training. For example, if there's a specific bird you want to hunt, choose the hunting dog with the ideal training. You must get a hunting dog that has been trained to look for the type of bird you are interested in. Choose a hunting dog which has been bred and trained in hunting activities at the regional and national championship level. It will be easy to spot the difference when you buy such a hunting dog for your hunting activities.
You also have the option of buying a small hunting puppy and training it yourself. This is only recommended if you love training dogs and have a flair for it are good at it. You'll need to have all the qualities which are required of a hunting dog trainer. It can be easy to train a hunting dog if you are passionate about training one. Follow all the guidelines that every dog trainer uses during the training of a hunting dog.
Every hunting dog should have both these qualities
- a very sensitive nose for sniffing out any kind of prey,
- and the ability to not be scared by the sound of a fired gun.
Several dog breeds make good hunting dogs. Retrievers are seen as very suited to hunting birds. They come in handy when you need a hunting dog for retrieving the prey after it has been shot down. Hounds and Bloodhounds are very good when they are used for tracking the prey. They have a high sense of smell and they don't get confused even if they are given the task of tracking multiple preys. They do fabulously well when they are sent down to track other animals like foxes, deer and bears.
Labrador retrievers can move across water and retrieve a duck when it has been shot. On the other hand Spaniels can be used as pointers. They are experts in leading you towards the place where birds are present.
Now that you are aware of all the points behind picking a good hunting dog, it's time to get one for yourself.
About the Author
Matthew Kepnes has owned many types of hunting dogs. His favorite breed to raise is the beagle because of it's obedience and strong sense of smell. You can visit his website on beagle care and find out more information about beagle training advice.
