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Gunners Up Stickman Product Review

April 23, 2017 by Joe Scarpy

Review of the Gunners Up Stickman

Whether or not you intend to run trials with your gun dog, stickman drills are an indispensable part of your dog’s training to impart focus and control. A Gunners Up Stickman is beneficial for:

Long range marking
General training
Improved memory
Better use of visual cues
Improved marking with no gunner present

Gunners Up has two stick men for your training needs: the adjustable height stickman, and the diamond stickman.

The adjustable height Gunners Up Stickman is the first ever that can be adjusted according to your needs. There are four height settings, and the stickman can stand 47 inches, 58 inches, 70 inches, and 82 inches tall. This wide range of adjustability is perfect for all types of long range training. In addition, this stick man is easy to store, with dimensions of only 47 inches long by 5 inches wide when folded. Furthermore, this stickman has a t-bar that can be used to hang a shirt or another identifying object on, and can also be paired with the retired stickman electronics to create a more advanced training tool.

New from Gunners Up is the diamond stickman, which has a powder-coated aluminum black frame and a white, diamond-shaped nylon flag made from 500 Denier Cordura nylon. When unfolded the stick man is 5 feet tall and 28 inches wide. Also included with the diamond stickman is a protective sleeve for carrying. This stick man is inserted into the ground with a stomp step, and when not unfolded stands 5’4’’ tall and 2’’ wide.

Unsure which stickman is right for you? The adjustable height stickman is a great accessory for any hunter who may want to also perform retired gunner drills or who is looking to do extra-long range training. The diamond stickman takes the hassle out of hanging a t-shirt on a pole and hoping it stays there throughout the day. Regardless of your choice, you are guaranteed a quality product.

Joe Scarpy

Author Bio: Joe is the founder of HuntEmUp.com, The Worldwide Sporting Dog Superstore and Owner of Bull Valley Retrievers, Northern Illinois Retriever Training, specializing in all-breed obedience and Retriever Field and Gun Dog work. Joe brings to the table years of training and hunting experience as well as knowledge of the latest hunting and training products on the market, to help you make your hunt and dog the best he can be.

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Pete Rickard’s Rabbit Hound Dog Training Kit Product Review

April 1, 2017 by Joe Scarpy

Review of Pete Rickard’s Rabbit Hound Dog Training Kit

Training a dog to hunt rabbits is as much an art as it is a science. Having access to the proper training tools can make this process take less time in the long run. By purchasing a training kit, such as Pete Rickard’s Rabbit Hound Dog Training Kit, hunters are guaranteed to have the highest quality training items at their disposal.

Included in the Pete Rickard’s Rabbit Hound Dog Training Kit are:

2’’ x 9’’ Floating Canvas Training Dummy
1 ¼ oz Rabbit Training Scent
Dual Tone Training Whistle with Lanyard
Dog Training Booklet

Canvas dummies are important for rabbit training, as they are best for retaining artificial scent. The Pete Rickard’s 2’’ x 9’’ Floating Canvas Training Dummy is the perfect size for teaching your dog to track the scent of a rabbit. This product has all the right features, such as a good weight and rustproof grommets. Should you need a training dummy for other purposes, such as with a waterfowl dog, this item is guaranteed to float, and will never rot or water log.

The most important consideration when teaching your hound dog to track rabbit is the use of a high quality scent product. The Pete Rickard’s brand has led the hunting and trapping industry in scent products for over 85 years. The Pete Rickard’s Rabbit Training Scent contains only natural musks and animal extracts, which will greatly aid your training. Use this scent on the canvas dummy to create a training tool your dog cannot resist.

Hound dogs are unique in that they tend to be given more freedom in the field than other animals. Teaching your hound to respect whistle tones is important, both for safety and obedience. A whistle with more than one tone, such as Pete Rickard’s Dual Tone Training Whistle, is great for teaching your dog to respect multiple commands from a distance. The included lanyard ensures you never misplace your whistle again.

The exclusive training booklet provided in this kit provides tips and tricks for the proper training of your rabbit dog.

Benefits of the Pete Rickard’s Rabbit Hound Dog Training Kit

For hound dog training there is no substitute for a reliable scent product. The major benefit of this kit is that it contains one of the top rabbit scent products in the industry, as well as additional gear that is useful for all hunters.

Limitations of the Pete Rickard’s Rabbit Hound Dog Training Kit
There are no limitations to the purchase of this kit. Even for veteran dog owners, the products that are included are staple items that should be found in every hunter’s toolkit. No one can ever have too many dummies, training whistles, or high quality scent products!

Who Benefits Most from Pete Rickard’s Rabbit Hound Dog Training Kit?
Anyone who is interested in training his or her hound to track rabbits – no matter the level of training experience – will benefit from this training kit. The convenience of tried-and-true products in one package is unparalleled.

Similar Products in the Pete Rickard’s Line
For hunters of other types of game, Dog and Puppy training kits are also available for sportsmen and women who specialize in duck, grouse, pheasants, and raccoon hunting and tracking.

Bottom Line
The Pete Rickard’s Rabbit Hound Dog Training Kit is a great accompaniment for any hunter’s training arsenal, especially when starting a young dog or puppy. These quality, made in the US items are among the best in the industry.

Joe Scarpy

Pete Rickard’s Pheasant Dog Training Kit Product Review

March 29, 2017 by Joe Scarpy

Review of the Pete Rickard’s Pheasant Dog Training Kit

As your dog grows, his or her training needs will begin to change. Most notably, your pet will be able to handle larger retrieves, ones that more closely resemble the size and weight of a real pheasant. The Pete Rickard’s Pheasant Dog Training Kit is suitable for the second phase of a dog’s training.

Included in the Pete Rickard’s Pheasant Dog Training Kit are:

3’’ x 12’’ Floating Canvas Training Dummy with Removeable Toss Cord
1 ¼ oz Pheasant Training Scent
Dual Tone Training Whistle with Lanyard
Dog Training Booklet

An appropriately sized dummy is important when training your dog to pick up large game, such as pheasant. The Pete Rickard’s 3’’ x 12’’ Floating Canvas Training Dummy is the perfect size for conditioning your dog to larger birds. This product has all the right features, such as a good weight, rustproof grommet, and removable toss cord. It is guaranteed to float, and will never rot or water log.

Scent is another important consideration for bird dogs. The Pete Rickard’s brand has led the hunting and trapping industry in scent products for over 85 years. The Pete Rickard’s Pheasant Training Scent contains only natural musks and animal extracts, which will help your dog better understand his or her job in the field. The canvas material of the included dummy is perfect for holding this potent scent.

When training a long range working dog, the use of a whistle is an important safety guard, as well as a good practice. A whistle will never betray emotion in a hunter’s voice, and will be able to be heard hundreds of yards away. The Pete Rickard’s Dual Tone Training Whistle has greater functionality than most training whistles, given its dual tone capability. The included lanyard ensures you never misplace your whistle again.

The exclusive training booklet provided in this kit provides tips and tricks for the proper conditioning of your pheasant dog.

Benefits of the Pete Rickard’s Pheasant Dog Training Kit

One of the top benefits of purchasing this kit is the time that you will save. Curated here are high quality training products that are useful for all pheasant hunters. The products are selected specifically with training a young dog that is no longer a puppy in mind. Each product is intuitively designed for a hunter’s unique needs. There is no need to waste time purchasing each item individually – or to stall your dog’s training by purchasing better items – saving you both time and money.

Limitations of the Pete Rickard’s Pheasant Dog Training Kit
There are no limitations to the purchase of the Pete Rickard’s Pheasant Dog Training Kit. Even for veteran dog owners, the products that are included

are staple items in every hunter’s toolkit. No one can ever have too many dummies, training whistles, or high-quality scent products!

Who Benefits Most from Pete Rickard’s Pheasant Dog Training Kit?
All hunters who train their own dogs can benefit from this training kit. HIgh quality scent products are always in demand, as are durable dummies and useful whistles.

Bottom Line
The Pete Rickard’s Pheasant Dog Training Kit is a great accompaniment for any hunter’s training arsenal, especially when starting a young dog or puppy. These quality, made in the US items are among the best in the industry.

Joe Scarpy

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Training Your Gun Dog – Hunting Dog Training Supplies

February 22, 2017 by Joe Scarpy

Hunting Dog Training Supplies – Training Your Gun Dog

Training a hunting dog is a rite of passage for many gun dog owners. Not only can a hunter better bond with his or her dog, but can also shape the exact skills and behaviors that are required in the pet. With the proper tools, training a hunting dog can be a relatively quick and easy task.

Collar and Check Cord
Training a dog to reliably be off-leash in the field requires more than a simple collar and leash. A check cord is necessary in the beginning stages of off-leash training to control your dog from long distances, while an owner will often opt for an electronic collar or a shock collar with GPS capabilities later in the training process in addition to a traditional collar.

Kennel
Next you will need to kennel train your dog so that your pet can travel safely to the field, as well as be properly contained if necessary. In addition, a kennel can be used at home to help potty train your dog while keeping him or her out of trouble in the house.

Hunting Dummies
Before you can begin to use live animals to train your hunting dog, you will need to start with bumpers or dummies that help teach your pet the proper behaviors for the intended style of hunting. As the dog matures from puppy to adult, he or she will progress from a bumper to a more realistic dummy.

Scent
You will also need to get your dog used to the scent of the game you wish to hunt, which can be accomplished by purchasing

scented wax or spray to apply to the puppy’s bumper or dummy. Scents are available in a variety of options, including quail, pheasant, grouse, dove, or duck odors.

Training Treats
Positive reinforcement is also necessary when training a puppy, so make sure to stock up on lots of training treats, especially high value ones that are meat or cheese flavored.

Blank Pistol
You will also have to condition your gun dog to the sound of your rifle, which can be achieved by slowly transitioning your

pet to be accepting of increasingly loud noises. A blank pistol is ideal for this type of training.

Whistle
When teaching your dog important commands such as recall, using a loud whistle can help gain immediate control of your

animals in the field during training exercises (and beyond).

Books and DVDs
New to dog training? Purchasing a book or DVD with professional tips and tricks can help the dog training process go as smoothly as possible while enabling efficient communication between you and your dog. Even if this isn’t your first time training a hunting dog, refreshing your skills (or learning a new one) never hurts.

Joe Scarpy

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