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The Use of Electronic Dog Collars

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The use of electronic dog collars has become increasingly popular over the years.

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Garmin-Sport-PRO-Bundle-Sport-PRO-Bundle

These devices offer pet owners a unique way to monitor and control their dog’s behavior. While some may be skeptical of the use of such collars, there are a number of positive benefits that can be gained from using one.

The most obvious benefit of using an electronic dog collar is the ability to train your pet. By using the collar’s remote, the owner can issue commands and corrections to the dog, allowing them to learn quickly and effectively. The collar also allows the owner to keep their pet safe, as it can be used to track the dog’s location if they ever become lost.

Finally, electronic dog collars can be used to help keep your pet safe from harm. The collar can be set to sound an alarm if the dog leaves a certain area, alerting the owner to their pet’s whereabouts. Additionally, the collar can also be used to issue a mild shock to the dog if they are engaging in dangerous or destructive behavior. This can help to deter the dog from engaging in such activities in the future.

In conclusion, electronic dog collars can be a great tool for pet owners. They provide an effective way to train and monitor their pet, as well as keep them safe from harm. With the right use and care, electronic dog collars can be a valuable asset to any pet owner.

See our complete offering of electronic dog collars here.

 

Hunter Dunbar – Outdoor Writer

It’s Getting Cold – Keep Them Warm with Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

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It’s Getting Cold – Keep Them Warm with Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

Our Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding, making the right choice in bedding for your dog’s kennel is important. Dog owners seek dog bedding materials that are warm, odor-free, and resistant to mold and mildew. Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Bedding meets these requirements and is indeed one of the best bedding options you can give your best friend.

Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

  • ​Provides greater warmth than straw products
  • Does not promote hotspots or mold like straw or hay
  • Reduce pet odors with natural oils
  • Is safe and natural unlike common polystyrene fill
  • Deters ticks and fleas
  • Ribbon bedding is cut into narrow thin strips- approx. 18″ long
  • Compressed bails 1.8 cu. ft.
  • 18 x 18 x 14 hand packed box
  • Less mess
  • Not suitable for dogs under 6 months
Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding

Stays Together Longer

Aromatic Red Cedar Ribbon Dog Kennel Bedding is comprised of cut ribbon cedar shavings.  The cut ribbon is an important feature, as it produces shaved strips that stay together better than traditional chipped wood bedding materials.  This results in less mess, as well as a more comfortable bed for your dog.  The ribbon cut is resistant to dust, meaning your dog won’t be irritated by particles as can occur with traditional cedar chips.

The natural oils of red cedar hide pet odors while also serving as a natural repellent for fleas and ticks.  Unlike straw or hay, ribbon cut red cedar resists hot spots and mold and also provides more warmth.

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Fast and Easy to Clean

If you have used hay or straw, you know that It’s a pain to clean. It breaks down to small pieces, created dust and gets everywhere. When Red Cedar is cut into ribbon material, maintaining a clean habitat is quick and easy. Ribbon cedar bedding does not break down like other products and last longer. because it lasts longer.

Keeps Dogs Warm and Dry

Acting as an insulator Red Cedar ribbon bedding keeps body heat inside the kennel, keeping your dog warmer. Also, this dog bedding will pull moisture from your dog’s coat when they are wet, hence keeping them dryer and warmer.

Tips for Keeping Your Dog Cool in Warm Weather

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Keep Your Dog Cool in the Summer Heat

Hunting in hot weather can easily lead to a dehydrated and overheated dog, with both conditions being dangerous.  Hunters can easily allow their enthusiasm for the hunt to cloud their judgment when it comes to the health of a pet.  Here, tips for keeping your dog cool on warm days will be discussed.

Keeping your dog cool

Keeping your dog cool

Carry Water and Ice
Keep water for your dog in your vehicle and with you at all times during the hunt.  Even if the temperature feels comfortable to you, remember that your dog will be working much harder and is unable to sweat.  Keep large amounts of water in your car, such as 1 – 5 gallon jugs, and portable water bottles in your field bag or vest. You should also stock a cooler with ice in case of emergency.

Do Not Rely on Natural Water
While some streams or ponds may be safe for your dog to drink from, never encourage this behavior.  Natural bodies of water can contain highly toxic algae and bacteria, as well as chemical runoff from farms.  

Water Your Dog Whenever Possible
Since dogs cannot sweat, they are not able to cool themselves as efficiently as humans.  You can help your dog cool off by keeping his or her coat wet throughout the hunting or training session, thereby allowing evaporative cooling.  Soak your dog’s fur (ensuring the water reaches the skin) on warm days. If your dog is on the verge of heat stroke, cool your dog by pouring water on his or her tongue, throat, belly, groin, back, and ears.  

Avoid the Heat of the Day
When the temperature is especially warm, opt for early morning or early evening hunting and training sessions.  These times of day are generally produce the best hunting.

Use Hydrating Products
Even though dogs don’t sweat, they still lose necessary vitamins and minerals when they work hard, which can lead to dehydration.  Look for products that replace lost nutrients in hard-working dogs, similar to sports drinks for humans.

Know the Signs of Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is extremely deadly for dogs, but can typically be managed if caught in time.  The symptoms of heat stroke include excessive panting, disorientation, ignoring commands, glazed eyes, incoordination, staggering, and collapse.  

Know the Treatment for Heat Stroke
Heat stress and heat stroke are very serious conditions that must be treated immediately.  If your dog is showing the signs of heat stroke, he or she requires attention from a veterinarian ASAP.  In the meantime, cool off your dog by pouring water on sensitive areas of the body and encouraging him or her to drink, if the dog is conscious.  However, do not force your dog to drink water if he or she is unable or unwilling. When transporting your dog to the veterinarian, ensure there is plenty of ventilation in your dog’s crate or trailer.  If possible, put your dog in front of an air conditioning vent in the cab of your vehicle.

 

 

Quartering a Field – Teaching a dog to Quarter in the Field

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Teaching a dog to Quarter in the Field – Quartering a Field

Regardless of where you live,Teaching a dog to Quarter in the Field is the same. Most all field-bred sporting dogs love working and quartering a field.  What is quartering?  This term simply means having your dog work in front of you to find birds.  For example, a lab will go quartering to find a cripple that has been knocked down into thick brush.  This skill is very simple to teach.  In fact, the most difficult aspect is determining which command you will use:  “find ‘em” or “hunt ‘em up.”

Step 1

Like any skill, quartering should be taught over a series of days, in small increments.  On day one, you should start by throwing a bumper in front of your dog.  It does not matter if your retriever sees the bumper fall.  Give your dog the command to find the bumper, and then give him or her praise for a job well done.  

Next, throw a bumper in the opposite direction from the first bumper that you threw, such that your dog is working side-to-side in front of your location.  Continue throwing side-to-side while saying the command you have chosen.  This drill should be a lot of fun for your dog.  As your dog progresses and begins to understand the point of this exercise, throw a couple a bumpers at a time.  For the first 1 – 2 days, simply spend 15 minutes just throwing bumpers and having your dog retrieve them in a back and forth manner.  

Step 2

The next step of the quartering process is to establish bumpers by dropping them and remembering where they are.  The overall goal is to be able to walk through an “aisle” with bumpers on either side and for your dog to work side-to-side to find them.  After you have established the bumpers, leave the area and return a few minutes later.  Stand facing the area where the bumpers have been dropped and give your dog the “find ‘em” command.  

Overall, it is important that this drill involves no collar pressure; it should simply be a fun game to your pet. 

Step 3
Now that your dog understands what you are doing, pepper an area with bumpers or birds to get your dog really excited.  If you do not have birds, attach duck feathers to your bumpers.  Use the space that you have available to complete this drill – it can be effectively done in a yard that is 25 yards long, or 500 yards long.  Start in low cover and send your dog into the highly peppered area by giving the proper command.  

The most important aspect of this drill is that your dog learns to use his or her nose.  If you knock a duck into heavy cover but do not know where it is, your dog should understand the concept of “find ‘em” or “hunt ‘em up.”  

Step 4

Finally, the last step in teaching a dog to quarter in the field is to throw a bumper into thick cover and walk away.  Stay away from the area for 10 – 15 minutes.  Then, when you turn back, give your dog the command to find the bumper.  Your dog should learn that whichever direction you are facing, he or she will find a bird.  

 

5 Necessary Items for Your Sporting Dog

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Essential Items for Your Sporting Dog

At HuntEmUp we know that the bond between a sporting dog and owner is a special one.  Countless hours of training and time spent together creates a unique working and personal relationship.  When you commit to taking on the responsibilities of owning and training a dog for sporting purposes, there are additional supplies that can make your life, as well as your dog’s, easier.  Listed here are five necessary items for your sporting dog.  

Kennel

Owners of sporting dogs need a kennel that can stand up to the wear and tear of transportation and field use.  A crate is the safest place for your dog during

Ruff Tough Kennel

Ruff Tough Kennel

travel, and you should look for a design that can be tied down in the bed of a truck or cargo area.  When you are in the field, the kennel is the safest place to put your dog in case of emergency or when you need to contain your pet.  The Ruff Tough Kennel is perfect for sporting dog needs, as it is stackable, can be tied-down, and is one of the most durable on the market.

Tracking Collar

No matter how well-trained your dog is, letting your pet out of sight can be stressful.  Even the most trustworthy dog can get turned around in the field, leaving the hunter searching for hours – or even days – until the trusty companion finds his or her way home.  A GPS tracking collar eliminates this risk by updating the owner of the dog’s location in real time.

Dokken DeadFowl Trainer

If you are training your dog to retrieve waterfowl, this training tool is

Dokken DeadFowl Mallard Duck

Dokken DeadFowl Mallard Duck

indispensable.  Dokken DeadFowl trainers are available in a variety of duck and goose styles.  This dummy has the same look and weight of a real bird, and teaches your dog proper handling.  The body is made of soft foam that can be injected with scent, while the head and feet are comprised of hard plastic.  This design ensures your dog only picks up the bird at the body.  To discourage violent shaking, the head of the trainer is free-swinging, and will give your dog a sharp rap on the nose if he or she shakes the dead fowl replica.

Whistle

Sport dogs require clear commands that can be heard from a great distance, no

The_Answer_Whistle

The_Answer_Whistle

matter the weather conditions.  A training whistle fulfills these requirements.  You can use a whistle to train your dog commands such as recall, stay, heel, etc. by simply overlaying the whistle tones during training.  A single, clear tone that can be heard across the field – like the one emitted from the Answer Whistle – will save you time, and breath.

First Aid Kit

Every dog owner should have a first aid kit handy, particularly anyone who takes his or her dog for outings into wooded areas far from town.  You should always be prepared to stabilize injuries or illnesses such as dehydration, broken bones, cuts, scrapes, thorns, or puncture wounds.  The Field First Aid Kit has everything you need to address any emergency situation, as well as a handy field first aid guide.   

 

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