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  • How Your Dogs Obedience Training Can Help Him Develop Essential Skills
    By: James Mahoney | - You may find that training your dog to be obedient is a long and frustrating process. All you want him to do is listen when you call him and yell at him, sounds like it should be simple.

    When looking for a dog or puppy, you no doubt put a lot of time and effort into picking out the perfect "dream" companion. After you have been together for awhile you spoil him with as much love, affection, and attention you can give him. But after awhile, after you've tried everything you could t ...

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  • The Brittany Dog Breed
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Formerly known as the Brittany Spaniel, the Brittany is actually a pointing breed. These medium-sized hunting dogs have more in common with Pointers and Setters than with Spaniels since they point their game.

    The Brittany is a popular dual-purpose dog and is one of the Sporting dogs which has not suffered from a split between dogs used for hunting and dogs which are shown in the conformation ring. A Brittany used for hunting looks just like the same dogs seen in the show ring. ...

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  • The Golden Retriever
    By: Tristan Andrews | - In a dog's world, Golden Retrievers are simply the fatal attraction. They are a preferred dog breed, making great pets, hunting dogs, obedience competitors, show dogs, and even a combination of all these traits. No matter what your intent may be to own a Golden Retriever, you'll have an excellent dog that will live up to it's potential and then some.

    Golden Retrievers are calm, well mannered, and extremely affectionate. They are easy to train as well, very intelligent, and great ...

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  • Buying A Golden Retriever Puppy
    By: Tristan Andrews | - We all know that Golden Retrievers are beautiful, obedient, and make great family pets and hunting dogs. Golden's also make great guide dogs for the blind, narcotic detection dogs, and even tracking dogs for finding missing people. Although there are many other dog breeds out there, Golden Retrievers remain one of the most versatile and most astonishing breeds that you can get.

    Before you rush out and buy a Golden Retriever puppy, you should first take the time to learn a bit mo ...

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  • Selecting The Right Dog Breed For Your Situation
    By: Matt LeClair | - If youre looking to purchase a puppy or dog to bring home to your family, it may be a good idea to do a little research to find out which breed may be right for your family and living situation. Chances are youve done some research already and have a basic idea of what breed you are looking for but you may have some questions still that are holding you back. There are some basic questions that you can answer in order to help narrow down the type of breed that may be best suitable for you ...
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  • How To Train Hunting Dogs
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Training a hunting dog can be a simple task in some cases but a long and complicated process in different cases. Most owners train their dogs because they want to take their dog out hunting.

    When you have a good hunting dog by your side, it makes the whole hunting process simpler. Your hunting dog will be able to track the scent of blood and lead you straight to the fallen game.

    The type of game a dog will track and the climate in which she will be tracking are two ...

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  • Hunting Dogs And Hand Signals
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Training a hunting dog with hand signals is very practical. This can be mixed with verbal commands, when you are initially training your dog, which will reinforce the hand gestures. Though hand signals can be successfully used as the only training method and is a way to train a deaf dog or one that can't hear well.

    You can cue your dog to take a certain action using hand signals. There are several reasons that hand signals are better than using verbal commands with a hunting dog. ...

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  • The History Of Hunting With Dogs
    By: Razvan Jr | - Perhaps one of the oldest activities on earth is hunting with dogs. The history of hunting, as a consequence, is also one of the most complex and diverse. Hunting for food has always been something that human kind was obligated by nature to do, dating back to the very beginning of any civilizations known to the human kind. As a result of the above mentioned, there have been literally thousands of weapons as well as devices used for hunting purposes. The long and complex history of hunting is way ...
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  • The Beagle Top Of The Dog Breeds For Hunting Rabbits
    By: Steve D Evans | - The Beagle is one of the most popular scent hounds. They are known for their outstanding personality and playful energy. The beagle is joyful, friendly, gentle and playful, and makes a wonderful family pet. He is an affectionate yet calm dog who loves everyone, and is excellent with children and with others dogs.

    This hound is the most renowned of all for rabbit hunting. The beagle is a part of the family of dogs known as gun dogs but the beagle is particularly good as a scent ho ...

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  • Tips For Training Your Best Friend
    By: Razvan Jr | - This article will try to summarize some of the most useful tips regarding how to train your hunting dog to be a very efficient hunting companion in your wilderness adventures. The training of a hunting dog should start the same way as any other dog being trained. The best time to start training the dog is when he is still a puppy because if months go by it will be harder and harder to make him respond to your commands.

    One of the hardest parts concerning training a hunting dog is ...

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  • Review Of 3 Bird Hunting Dogs
    By: Razvan Jr | - Beagle this dog is one of the most well-known scent hounds in the world due to its energy and lovely disposition. The breed was born by mixing the Harrier with other famous hounds in the Great Britain. These animals have been used in packs or alone to hunt not only pheasant but also other birds. The Beagle is a sturdy dog and a squarely-built hardy small hound that has a quite easy-care and sleek short coat. This coat can come in any hound color, take for example the following possibilities: ...
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  • A Glance Into The Past: Wild Duck Hunting Decoys
    By: Razvan Jr | - Wild duck hunters have been using duck decoys to help them catch more of these small creatures for many years with noticeable success. In our days, these duck decoys are even more popular among collectors. The main purpose of these decoys is to attract other animals into the rifle scopes range so that the hunter can take efficient shots. An interesting history fact is that in North America, these wild duck decoys have been used for more than two thousand years.

    If somebody want ...

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  • Puppy Dog Crate Training For Obedience
    By: Shellaine Enfesta | - For all pet dog lovers, puppy training and dog crate training is always close to the heart. They always treat them as if they are their human equals. It will be a joy to them to bring home a puppy or your favourite pet dogs. It always brings a lot of excitement and joy especially to the kids. Dog crate training is not always easy and you have to do it consistently otherwise it will not work the way you would like it. You may also need an air filled dog bed and a transport dog crates as well.

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  • Duck Hunting Training Techniques Can Benefit All Retrievers
    By: Jean Smith | - Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, mixed retriever breeds as well as all water dogs can have more enriched lives by learning training techniques used by duck hunters.

    Once the owner of a retriever has learned the skills to teach his dog all he can be in the field a new world opens up. Training your retriever can become a highlight of family activities and at the same time give the retriever all the exercise he needs.

    Too often retriev ...

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  • History And Origin Of Dachshund
    By: Richard Cussons. | - Dachshund is a popular breed in Germany, France, United States and many other countries. Around the 17th century, a group of hunters in Germany had difficulty in dealing with badgers, the nasty creatures of around twenty to forty pounds having its den underground. What these foresters want was a courageous and intelligent dog capable of fighting badgers to death. They came up with the idea of breeding a dog with short legs and long body strong enough to work even underground. That's the start of ...
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  • Dog steps on shotgun left lying on ground and wounds two hunters in Perthshire, Scotland Shared By: destiny38 - Wounded A hunting dog stepped on a shotgun left on the ground during a geese shooting expedition in Perthshire, Scotland. Source: Herald Sun

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  • Choosing the Best Hunting Dogs : Down Home Pets : Fun, Facts and Love Shared By: BillBeavers - Excellent overview: Hunting Dogs most popular for decades. Great information for anyone adding a hunting dog to the family, hunter or not-Get it now!

  • KONG Classic Kong Dog Toy, Large, Red | I Love Dogs Blog Shared By: 4welovedogs - Dogs were made to hunt, chase, and gnaw, and denied a way to satisfy these natural urges, they can turn into barkers, diggers, problem chewers, or...

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  • Getting Ready For The Goose Hunting Early Season
    By: Razvan Jr | - If you plan on hunting goose in the early season you should scout in order to find out which zones the birds prefer to rest in and which areas have the crucial food sources needed before the season begins. If you plan on hunting on water be sure to check which of the surroundings wet waters have water in them and which of these wet areas the geese use for resting.

    If you are going to hunt on land don't forget to check the nearby fields in order to find out what crops are grow ...

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  • Advantages And Disadvantages Of Hunting With A Dog
    By: Razvan Jr | - Hunting along with a dog is a rather controversial sport these days and there are some dogs better at it than other, some dogs are better at a specific type of hunting than others, that is why hunting with a dog is a popular sport among hunting enthusiasts. There aren't any specific groups registered in the American Kennel Club ( AKC ) for hunting alone other than the hounds which are known to have an ancestral background in their lineage in the hunting domain.

    These t ...

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  • Dogs And Cats Can Live Together
    By: Gerry Ronson | - Many first time dog owners have many questions about whether their dog will be good around other pets, around cats, and of course around children. You will find that most dog breeds have specific information on whether they can actually be around other pets. You may have seen stories of dogs adopting little baby chicks or becoming friendly with deer, but are the stories really true? For the most part you have to be very careful with dogs around other pets. There are certain breeds of dogs th ...
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  • What You Need To Know About Hunting Rifles
    By: Alex Olson | - If you enjoy the pursuit of animals, you should have a clear understanding of the sport of hunting. Basically, it is the practice of pursuing animals for food, recreation, trade or even their products they may produce.

    Hunting has been described to be a vital component of modern wildlife management. Simply, hunting helps preserve a population of healthy animals within the environment. It must be noted that the United States wildlife managers contribute to the regulating of hunting ...

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  • Hunting For Pigeon And Other Birds
    By: Craig Stanford | - It was a Saturday morning in the fall. It wasn’t raining, but it wasn’t real warm either. After all, summer was over, the days were getting shorter and the leaves were starting to fall. It wasn’t cold enough to go skiing. In other words, I had no idea what I was going to do that day. Just when I feared that my mom was going to ask me to rake the leaves, the phone rang. It was my friend Jeff. He wanted to know if I wanted to go hunting that day, naturally I said yes.


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  • How To Get The Correct Hunting Dogs
    By: Nelson Montana | - Hunting with hunting dogs is an incredible adventure and one that I especially enjoy and recommend to all hunters. Out of all of the thrilling hunting trips I have experienced in my lifetime, the times I have taken along my hunting dogs have been the best and the most successful. I saw early on that if trained with care, the dog will stick by you and become part of your family. Hunting with a skilled hunting dog is a great asset to any hunting trip and offers a unique experience like no other ...
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  • What You Must Know About Bear Hunting And The Dogs That Help Hunt Them
    By: Gary Toh | - If you are into the challenging adventure of bear hunting, you must know your hunting dogs. These hunting dogs vary in breed and type. The basic hunting breeds are : hounds, water dogs, and terriers. Whatever their breed or type, hunting dogs have been bred over the years to assist their owners in bringing home food for the family.

    Different breeds of dogs have different sets of skills. For example, bear hunting dogs. Stamina is an important factor but not the primary skill he ...

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  • Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Hunting But Never Asked
    By: Alexander Marlin.. | - Stop dreaming of hunting, knowing what to do once your in the field is what will help you make your first kill.

    If you plan to succeed, you're a step ahead of the other hunters any day. Part of a successful hunter's plan should include the basics of field dressing, as well as a hunt kit that includes the tools you'll need in the event of success.

    Your first step should be to include a good hunting knife. It is advisable to pick a knife your comfortable with, it does ...

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  • Bow Hunting Elk - An Undertaking That Is Fit For The Most Hardy
    By: Verlyn Ross | - Hunting elk has never been considered an easy task but bow hunting elk can offer that highest level of challenge that many hunters are looking for.

    Assessing the terrain, getting close, bugling and getting a good shot all have their place for those who choose this method of hunting.

    One must be able to combine a number of variables in a very short period of time in order to ensure success. For example, knowing how to quickly choose an appropriate location from w ...

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  • Elk Hunting - What A Grand Thrill!
    By: Verlyn Ross | - Elk are considered to be one of the largest of quarries for a hunter, making elk hunting a special type of activity. These large animals also have larger than life calls and mating rituals. They can be blatantly aggressive or relatively timid.

    Those who participate in hunting elk on a regular basis are likely to have quite a story or two of coming in close contact with these majestic creatures. A male elk, or bull, can reach seven to eight hundred pounds easily. Regardless of siz ...

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  • Elk Hunting With Black Powder Cartridge Rifles
    By: Verlyn Ross | - This describes a popular skill of a respectable segment of elk hunters - that of using black powder cartridge rifles. This is a popular option for those hunters who like to experience hunting like their ancestors did more than one hundred years ago.

    While some consider this method too smoky and untidy to be of any use, it is also known to be a most precise and efficient method for hunting many different types of game

    Successful elk hunting with black powder cartri ...

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  • Iowa Pheasant Hunting - What An Experience!
    By: Verlyn Ross | - The ring-necked pheasant, native to Asia, was introduced to Iowa about 1900 after being successfully introduced to the North American continent in 1881.

    Their introduction to Iowa was the result of a storm that destroyed the pens of breeder William Benton of Cedar Falls, freeing about 2,000 pheasants into the wild.

    In 1910 the Department of Natural Resources began stocking the birds and today the ring-neck pheasant has become the premier game bird of Iowa
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  • Upland Bird Hunting Avoids Getting Your Feet Wet
    By: Garnett Johnston | - There are many different types and styles of bird hunting. Some hunters like to go for water fowl such as ducks and geese. Others like to go for the land based birds.

    Upland bird hunting obviously relates to the birds that can be found on land, and not the water. The advantages of going after the upland bird is that you as a hunter won't need to worry about wading through water in order to hunt your choice of bird.

    Upland bird hunting is also ideal for hunters ...

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  • Hunting Equipment For The Novice & Experienced Hunter
    By: Rickie Smith | - When embarking on the sport of hunting it doesn't take long for one to become very familiar with the necessary and required hunting equipment. Depending on the type of hunt, clothing, decoys, calls and ammunition can all differ. Aside from the basics, some people will swear that a particular piece of equipment is crucial to a hunt.

    Others might not ever use that piece of equipment. It is not uncommon for a hunter to devise his or her own personalized hunting gear over a perio ...

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  • When Buying Hunting Equipment Get Something For Your Dog Too!
    By: Peter Curtis | - One of the most fun experiences while hunting is spending time with your hunting dog. Hunting dogs aren't all about business. They are also a great companion with you when you are out stalking your prey. If you like to go hunting a lot, you should always bring a hunting dog with you so that you don't get lonely. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be hard to transport hunting dogs to the locations you plan to hunt at. The best way to do it is with hunting dog boxes. These are dog carrier units ...
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  • Get Inside A Part Of Hunting History, Become A Pheasant Hunter
    By: Razvan Jr | - Out of all the bird game hunts, pheasant hunting ahs the most prolonged and tumultuous history behind it. Since these birds were first introduced in Europe in the 10th century they have been a popular target for hunting enthusiasts all over. After a period of extinction in Britain, the bird was introduced to areas in Asia and later in the United States, today counting as many as 45 million birds in the U.K. and the U.S. alone. This is a mere consequence of the popularity it enjoys amongst hunter ...
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  • Hunting Dogs - Do You Really Need One?
    By: Steve Searls | - Hunting dogs are an exclusive breed of canines that have been trained to work with humans when they are hunting. They are immeasurably beneficial to humans because they can perform numerous tasks that are useful to people.

    They are especially beneficial to hunters during hunting expeditions; since they can aid them locating their prey. Hunting dogs come in varied classifications such as: hounds, gun dogs, terriers and curs.

    Hounds- These dogs are grouped into sigh ...

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  • Hunting Dogs: Essential Training Equipment And Information
    By: Michael Plante | - Producing a finished hunting dog, one that will perform the tasks of pointing out game or retrieving game, is not a simple matter. In some cases, it can take several hunting seasons and specialized training equipment to achieve the desired results.

    It would be ludicrous to begin training a dog to perform hunting skills without first teaching it basic obedience. Your dog must be able to sit, stay, remain quite and come on demand before moving into the more complex areas of th ...

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