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South Carolina
A Look At Bird Dog Training
by Morgan Hamilton
When choosing a dog, people base their choice on many different
factors. As there are so many breeds of dogs to choose from, hunters
for example base their choice on the type of hunting they want to do
with the dog. However, no matter what hunting breed you choose there
is one thing that is essential. Its called bird dog training and
apart from being very enjoyable it is crucial for a hunting dog. The
most important thing about such training is that it must start quite
a long time before planning the first real hunting trip.
It is very well known that all bird hunting breeds do have their
natural inborn instincts, which make them so good for that type of
hunting, but we still need the bird dog training in order to learn
how to control those instincts. And make hunting much more enjoyable
both for us and for the dog. It is an unpleasant emotion when
hunting to yell at a dog that never listens. Thats why the main
purpose of a good bird dog training program is to learn to
communicate with your dog. Once you have the program all you need is
consistency, as it takes many weeks, even months to learn that
lesson.
The hunting dog breeds have a kind of inborn need to please their
owner. Its like a second nature. Usually hunting breeds are quick
learners and are very eager to go hunting - naturally theyve been
bred to do that. But those dogs do need their trainer to be very
consistent in the way he trains them. That training teaches the dogs
to follow the hunters commands, and when at the end that dog knows
exactly what the hunter wants it to do it will insure a plentiful
and successful experience hunt after a hunt.
The training for bird hunting dogs is not only limited to the
upland game hunting, it also applies for dogs hunting water fowls.
The training for water dogs emphasizes a lot more on the dogs
ability to stay and mark the spot where the fowl lands, however the
main goal of the training is still to learn how to communicate,
because only the faultless communication between the hunter and his
dog can deliver maximum pleasure from a hunting experience.
Although it has to be very consistent, it does not have to take
up lots of time. Researches show that if 5 to 10 minutes are spent
with the dog each day, especially at feeding time in order to
practice a certain technique, the dog will learn. Actually any
minute you spent with the dog can be used as such training. A
retrieving game for example, not only provides good exercise for the
dog, but also teaches making and staying, as well as retrieving to
the hands of the owner. Even if the bird dog training doesnt deliver
dog show quality training, it will at least save you the unpleasant
experience of yelling at the dog every time you need him to do
something, while you are supposed to be having great time hunting.
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