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Retrievers: Dogs such as the Labrador retriever and the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever have been bred over hundreds of years to be good gun dogs. This doesn't mean, however, that it is any easier today to get them to work than it was back then. Basic Commands: Commands such as Whoa, No, Kennel, Sit and Come are vital. Your dog must know and obey all of these commands before you take him out to the field. If your dog won't obey you when he's on a leash he certainly won't obey when he has the freedom to run at will. Your dog should be taught in a realistic situation in the field and not at home. Start Field Training: Your dog's field training can begin once he or she has been taught not to fear gun noise. Initiate the training by using a dummy. Beginning the process with a dummy is a great way to let your dog get the hang of what he is meant to do before he starts trying to retrieve birds. Do Some Dummy Training: Select a dummy appropriate to your dog. Some are made of plastic or fabric, while others resemble game birds. Only when your dog can retrieve the dummy without shaking or damaging it can you begin to train with real birds. Sometimes the dog won't touch the real bird at first, and you will have to go back to the dummy adding feathers and streamers onto it to resemble the game bird you will be hunting.The streamers mimic movement of a bird when it isn't quite dead so that the real thing won't scare your dog off. Use Decoys: If your dog seems afraid when you ask him to retrieve a bird, transition to real birds slowly. You can use either a stuffed duck or a pheasant as a dummy decoy, so ask your local taxidermist for one. Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
About the author: Rebecca Foxton wants to help you bring your pet better direction with Gun Dog Training. For an excellent source of nutrition tips for people with dogs and cats, read her FortiFlora articles on Dog Buffs.
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