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Hunting Dogs - Do You Really Need One?
Deer Hunting Secrets
Discover The Closely Guarded True Secrets Of Master Hunters.
Author: 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 sight hounds and scent hounds.
--Sight hounds are especially adept in tracking down their prey by keeping them
in their view. They are experts when it comes to detecting motion because they
have superior vision.
Characteristically, they have long legs, ears that have little flaps, and a very
strong cardiovascular system. They are incredibly agile, which is valuable since
they have to pursue fast animals on the run.
--Scent hounds hunt using their keen sense of smell to seek their prey. They
have large nasal cavities which allows them to follow the scent of the killed or
wounded prey, or fallen game. These hunting dogs are trained to do these tasks
starting when they are only pups.
Some hunters train their dogs to follow smells by familiarizing them with the
scent of the blood of the animal. They leave a blood trail to a piece of meat on
the field and leave it sit out for a time: then they command their hunting dogs
to track down the scent of the blood. When the dog finds the end of the trail,
they are rewarded with signs of affection and praised by their owner.
The intent of this teaching is to familiarize the dog with trailing the blood
and the scent of a fallen prey, so they will be ready when the time comes to go
on a real hunting expedition.
In some states, such as New York, Wisconsin, Indiana, Texas, Vermont and
Michigan, just to name a few, using dogs to retrieve deer, and other large game
has been legalized. In other states this custom has not been adapted, so hunters
who are thinking about taking their hunting dogs with them on their expedition
for this reason, need to check the regulations and rules of the state,
pertaining to this matter.
--Gun Dogs are hunting dogs that help their owner retrieve their downed game,
including birds. They are also often called bird dogs.
--Terrier is a type of dog that was originally bred for the purpose of hunting
and slaying vermin.
--Curs is the term usually used for dogs that are not purebred and are quite
often deemed unworthy. But cur also applies to the types of hunting dogs that
have been developed in the United States for the purposes of assisting in
hunting. They are recognized for their superior hunting skills and abilities.
Caring for Hunting Dogs
Hunting dogs need to be kept in excellent shape, so it is imperative for their
owners to carefully attend to their health. They should be provided a healthy
diet. There is always the risk of the dog becoming overweight if its food intake
is not carefully supervised.
Some dogs, such as greyhounds, require special attention when it comes to their
diet. They are better off eating three small meals a day, because they have the
tendency to become bloated if they try to eat heavy meals. Greyhounds are
exceedingly susceptible to pesticides, chemicals, and medication; even flea
collars could be harmful to a greyhound.
Hunting dogs continually need to exercise to sustain their agility and keep them
in top condition. Their nails need to be trimmed at least every 2-3 weeks and
they should be given regular baths to keep them clean.
Socialization
Hunting dogs should be trained to socialize with people, particularly if the
dogs are also the family's' pets. Owners should get them used to interacting
with various types of people. Many hunting dogs are just sociable by nature,
such as a greyhound.
Don't forget that hunting dogs are predatory by nature. They could pose some
danger to small animals, pets, and even small children if they have not been
trained to keep from acting upon these instincts.
Hunting dogs are a wonderful companion for any hunter since they can perform
tasks that humans find rather difficult. This is why hunting dogs are priced
according to their capabilities. They are truly remarkable creatures that will
be useful to any hunter.
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