How To Train Your Hunting Dog?

If a master wants to train his dog for hunting, he must know a lot about this activity. In addition, he will have to be patient, have time and various knowledge depending on the type of hunting carried out. This training is totally different from that of obedience. It varies according to the type of hunting which can be driven, hunting with hounds or standstill.

The first common rules

In any case, before starting this specific training, the dog must already respond to basic commands. Hunting is a sport that can be dangerous, so be aware that training your dog is an act of great responsibility. The choice of the latter remains very important for training it. A hunting dog usually stands between 6 and 18 months old. In any case, you can use an electric collar but never be violent during work. The dog will be properly trained with kibble type rewards when it has met its master's expectations. He will be happy and even more motivated to continue his learning. Training should never go too fast.

The Hounds

The Hound will have the mission of seeking, pursuing and driving down game. He will follow a hunted animal in a group (venery) until the death of the latter.

For this type of hunting, men use Anglo French dogs, Harriers, Beagles or Beagles Harrier. Each dog will have been broken in before going to the field. Breaking in consists of training one of these animals without constraint. It also has in its genes this type of hunting with its congeners and begins to naturally pursue game. When the Hallali arrives, the tracked animal is then killed either by the dogs or by one of the pursuers using a knife. The beaten dog is trained much the same. He follows the pack in which he evolves and learns to hunt furry game in the field.

The pointing dogs (Pointers)

To train a pointer, it is necessary to repeat the same caresses that the trained dog must have. If the dog to be trained lives in a kennel, it is necessary to take it out daily on a leash and walk it so that it becomes familiar with contact with people. At each exit, start by repeating a short “come” type order to him, always attached to his name. As soon as he does, he flatters him with a caress. Once he obeys the command, he can then be prepared for the hunt. It is possible to take him directly to the hunt or show him farmed game. In any case, he should not be allowed to hunt freely with shooting quail. He risks catching them before they fly away and therefore will not point. It is better to use an electric Collar or put a three-meter spar on him, braking him and stroking him when he smells the bird. Then raise the quails while holding the dog back by stroking it and repeat this operation several times. The dog will stop. At that time, you can test it and do a free trial. As soon as it points a bird, pass it the spar and pet it. Once the bird is killed, the dog must then respond to the command "fetch", "get", or "carry". In the field to hunt, your dog will need to have a collar, respond to your commands, and return to the whistle.