| Many men (and some women) still enjoy hunting. | | | | well cared for, properly fed and have had a clean |
| Some do it for the sport. Some do it because it is a | | | | place to live and sleep. The only way in which you |
| tradition in their family, something that they watch | | | | can do this is by seeing the area yourself. If the |
| their fathers and grandfathers do. Some do it for the | | | | breeder seems offended by your request to check |
| challenge Hunters may use many tools in their arsenal | | | | out the living areas of the dog, beware that there |
| to catch their prey. The most common tool is the | | | | could be cause. (We all have heard the horror stories |
| hunting dog. | | | | of puppy mills and the like). |
| Dogs are more than just man's best friend. Dogs are | | | | Then you need to consider the dog and the dog's |
| smart. Many can be trained to make superb hunting | | | | training. If the dog has been trained well, then the |
| dogs, helping to track the prey and even giving the | | | | dog will be more useful when hunting. The dog needs |
| hunter a bit of company in the process. But what | | | | to be able to follow instructions and be able to |
| makes a certain dog a good hunting dog? | | | | distinguish you as his master. |
| First, you should consider the type of prey you are | | | | Some hunters will choose to train their dogs |
| hunting Some breeds of dogs just do better naturally | | | | themselves. This can be done. But it will take |
| when tracking a certain prey or when performing a | | | | patience, time and knowledge. Many season hunters |
| service that comes in handy when hunting. It is an | | | | may purchase a dog that has all ready been trained |
| instinctive trait that these breeds are normally born | | | | or will hire a trainer to help him train the dog. The |
| having. | | | | trainer may begin the process with just the dog, |
| Some examples of this are: | | | | teaching it how to respond to verbal commands. |
| Retrievers are usually good at bringing back fallen | | | | Then the trainer will eventually have the hunter take |
| geese or duck. | | | | part in the lessons, showing the hunter how to use |
| They will even retrieve prey that has fallen into | | | | the commands proper and what tone of voice is |
| water. | | | | best to use. |
| Scent hounds are great at helping you track prey by | | | | One of the most essential ways in which you can |
| using their wonderful sense ofsmell. | | | | make sure that your dog is a dog that you can count |
| Pointers and Terriers are both known to have great | | | | on while hunting is by treating your dog well. Show |
| skills in helping a hunter findsmall prey. | | | | your dog, not only love but respect. You should also |
| Purchasing a hunting dog isn't hard. There are many | | | | build a bond with your dog before you turn him loose |
| breeders who work with just these types of dogs. | | | | in the woods. If there is no bond, you have no |
| Many hunters will choose this method in purchasing | | | | guarantee that the dog will listen to you and will |
| their dogs. They like the fact that the dogs come | | | | return when you call his name, trained or not. |
| with their own papers and that they can prove the | | | | Your hunting dog will hopefully be not only a hunting |
| actual lineage of the dog. Yet, as when purchasing | | | | companion, but also your best friend. By following |
| any dog from a breeder, ask to see the conditions in | | | | some of these simple tips, you may just find that |
| which the dogs are kept, before purchasing. You | | | | perfect hunting dog for you. |
| want to make sure the dog you purchase has been | | | | |