When you have several dogs, any one or two of them can start a bark fest or a fight against each other, or just plain run after what they like, this can be a migraine source – you need a good remote training dog collar to get their attention. Don’t be confused if this is your first time shopping for training dog collars: this guide will help you with some of the basics:
These days bulky is out, handy is in; that means an electronic collar with a device that doesn’t weigh down your dog’s neck or protrude like a small box. With today’s technology you can also get a transmitter that is not cumbersome. You can also buy one that will handle more than one dog at a time; D.T.Systems makes a very good one that is of high quality.
It’s recommended that you start off thinking about range as the first feature you want in an electronic collar. Transmission clarity and range is vital. The remote collar works on a signal-sent-signal-received principle; so you want a package that will help transmit to your dog no matter what areas he runs into thick woods, etc. And, because they will be going into various kinds of terrain your remote training dog collar needs to be able to endure hostile conditions including wet weather. Consequently, your electronic collar needs to have a rugged design, durable and waterproof. There’s no telling when your dogs will run into mud, get soaked in puddles and rain, and generally bang the collars around , be assured this will happen so durability is a key factor.
As they say “you get what you pay for” so don’t sacrifice quality for price you can have both, go with the tried and true product, you will be less frustrated and much further ahead in the long run.
Dogs commonly eat things that they shouldn’t. The problem is that many items can’t be digested or passed through the intestine causing a dangerous “foreign body obstruction”.
An indigestible object can become lodged in the stomach or intestines, and often times it may require surgery to remove it. Untreated, ingestion of these types of items can be fatal.
During gun dog training or at any time dogs often chew and swallow things they shouldn’t. What are the items that most often must be surgically removed from pets? Here are the Top 10 items that seems to be more often surgically removed from pets, so keep an eye out for these:
Top 10 Surgically Removed Items
1. Socks
2. Underwear
3. Pantyhose
4. Rocks
5. Balls
6. Chew Toys
7. Corn Cobs
8. Bones
9. Hair Ties/Ribbons
10. Sticks
When using hunting game calls and decoys for hunting turkey there are several things that should be kept in mind. Before going out turkey hunting with a decoy, local regulations need to be checked. Not every state allows decoys and therefore it may be illegal to use them. Also, always remember safety first. Never carry a decoy that is not covered. Even the smallest distance walked with an uncovered decoy bears a risk of being shot accidentally. When setting up decoys, it is important to make sure that from where you will be posted there is approximately 100 yards of sight available. The decoy needs to be placed somewhere around 25 yards from your position. Additionally, it’s also important to always make sure that no one else is staking out your turkey decoy and that no one else is close to the position of the decoy. Should somebody is even remotely close, you need to make your presence known for the safety of all parties involved..
Even though turkeys are sometimes seen in a flock, to attract them it is not necessary to set up a whole flock of birds. Generally one to three birds are plenty to attract another turkey. Turkeys aren’t like geese, so therefore a good choice for a decoy arrangement would be two hens and a single Jake. Using a hunting game call and a motion decoy seems to do the trick. The best way to place the Jake is facing towards you, so when the turkey comes in, to face the Jake, the wild turkey will show its back to you giving you a better shot as well as giving you time for any last minute adjustments that might be necessary.
Remember have a good time, know the local laws and “safety first”.
Using an electronic collar during gun dog training will get you the results that you are looking for much quicker than without one. Not only that, relapses will not occur as frequent and a refresher course is easy. During the hunting and training process and for that matter always, make sure that your dog gets and has access to fresh, clean water every day. Studies have consistently shown that getting your dog to drink more water is one of the easiest ways to maintain his good health. However, like humans many animals do not drink enough water to maintain their body’s needs.
Make sure that your dog’s water is fresh and clean, standing water can quickly collect bacteria and debris. If water does not taste fresh and clean, many dogs will refuse to drink it, or drink less than they would if given fresher water.
Have you ever wondered why some dogs seem to love taking a drink from the toilet? Chances are, the water in the toilet is cooler and fresher than the water in their bowl, and it might taste better.
If reduced water intake continues over time, it can result in health problems such as dehydration and/or urinary tract infections. It’s not enough to keep a bowl of water out for your dog; it needs to be refreshed at least every three hours if it is out in the sun or in an area where debris can accumulate. Take care of your dog as he is totally dependent on you.
Building a decoy spread combines imagination and experimentation. It is one of the most enjoyable aspects of waterfowl hunting. First things first, a hunter needs to decide what decoys and hunting game calls to be used. The easiest way to decide this is to do your homework and go scouting. Putting in the “windshield time” and doing your scouting is invaluable, not just to help you find birds, but also to help you study their behavior and see how they interact with each other in their habitat. This can be as simple as sitting for an hour or two at sunrise or sunset to watch birds in the area that you will be hunting in.
In most duck spreads, mallards are going to be the predominant species. A mallard decoy will lure in almost any waterfowl and will never cause harm to a spread. However, mingling in other species, such as pintails or black ducks, will add more realism to your decoy spread by giving it more color. Add in other species to your spread as they exist naturally as well as using proper hunting game calls. When hunting divers, the decoy decision is relatively easy. Put out what is most natural in your hunting area, specifically targeting the species you plan to harvest. Often times a larger diver duck spread has greater pulling power as divers like to congregate in large groups on open waters. If puddle ducks are common in the area, then set a few mallard decoys off to the side of your diver rig.
Adding motion to your decoy spread is a must. Anything from the original jerk strings to the new mechanical wing spinning decoys will help add movement on an unnaturally still day. Agitated water and moving decoys will give your spread the natural look of a feeding frenzy that can pull in even the most wary duck, when the conditions are right. Quiver magnets, jerk strings, and a “Mojo” style decoy are all a part of a good decoy spread on a calm winter day.
Ultimately, you want to build a decoy spread that puts the odds in your favor therefore do your homework and make the spread realistic and your time and effort will be rewarded.
If you have a willful dog, a dog that seems to be determined not to listen to you and challenges your position as leader of the pack an electronic training dog collar is the tool for you. Dogs who do not listen can be a danger to themselves, other dogs and other animals as well. You need to take charge and reinstate yourself as the leader; however this does not mean that you need to be a tyrant, yell, lose your temper or cause any pain. Quite the contrary you must be firm but speak calmly, be patient but persistent and consistent. It’s better to have numerous short training sessions instead of long infrequent sessions and they all should end on a positive note with praise and reinforcement.
Just because you have a strong willed dog does not mean the setting on your training dog collar needs to be high. You don’t ever want to cause pain so the setting must be the lowest setting that the dog feels. Maybe he flicks his hear or tail or just gives a puzzled look, that’s it, the object is to get your dogs attention. All you need do is press the remote once for incorrect behavior. If you don’t see a reaction then the setting is too low.
When your dog does something wrong don’t simply activate the remote, vocalize the command first then transmit the stimulus. Only give the command once before pressing the remote’s button. Your dog must understand that he needs to obey immediately. The electronic collar is designed to reinforce verbal corrections and your dog must obey you 100% of the time. Therefore your dog must understand the command first; the electronic collar simply reinforces the command and will make training quicker, easier and last longer.
The key benefit behind the use of a dog training collar is the instantaneous correction that’s possible from a distance – when your dog misbehaves, you can interrupt him. This annoyance is actually the needed interruption that can be pulled off from a distance, so there’s no more need to shout and yell and get angry at your dog the way it’s normally done. Remote training dog collars differ in activation source – the normal bark collar activates on your dog’s bark; the remote one activates when you click on a transmitter. The moment you see your dog just about to do a bad deed or have just finished one, you can immediately provide correction.
The first thing you need to do is to make sure the collar is both snug-fit comfortably – check if the collar slips around. Be sure the nodes on the device touches your dog’s skin. The touch contact means that the stimulus is more consistently felt by your dog. Make sure the stimulation setting on the collar is set to the lowest if you’re only introducing your dog to the electronic collar.
The principle behind training your dog with the remote electronic collar is for your dog to learn through conditioning that every instance of its unwanted behavior is followed by an annoying stimulation. This only means you need to set aside time to be with your dog so you can remotely interrupt its bad behavior with a transmitter.
The time you spend with your dog getting it used to his training dog collar is going to pay off. Training will be accomplished quicker with an electronic collar and once your dog obeys the training will last longer than if you did not use one.
An electronic training collar is not the same thing as a shock collar. Today’s electronic training dog collars are safer and more effective. Of course, you need to educate yourself on how to use them. A lot of people still think that you put the collar on and just stimulate the dog when he is bad. This is an outdated myth that gives this particular training tool a bad reputation. Also, an electronic collar shouldn’t be worn continuously by your dog, usually eight straight hours is enough and to avoid irritation from rubbing the collar should be rotated.
Once you understand how to train with an electronic collar your dog will be conditioned to it because dogs learn from association and by using low level stimulation your dog will pay attention and follow your commands. Your dog can be taught to obey commands such as “Heel”, “Come”, and/or “Stay”. To properly achieve this, an electronic collar should be used with low level stimulation; it will be similar to a tap on the shoulder which is used to get someone’s attention. Rewards such as food, toys, and praise should also be liberally administered. The result is a low stress and enjoyable, training experience for you and your dog.
When the dog has learned how to respond to this low level tap, the electronic collar can function as an invisible leash. The dog can enjoy off leash freedom and be managed in a safe and stress free way. People who love dogs can truly enjoy an enhanced relationship with their dogs. There is no need for the shock collar techniques of the past. The tools are much more refined and the education is now available to help solve those annoying behaviors and replace them with a well-mannered dog.
Using hunting game calls and decoys are great tools for bringing in game and in this case waterfowl. Ducks are attracted to natural movement on the water, and nothing is more natural than a duck making some ripples while it swims. How do you get this natural movement in your spread? Rig some of your decoys with a jerk string. With one tug of the line you can add realistic motion that brings in the ducks. All you need is some decoy line, an anchor, a bungee cord, and snap swivels.
Use decoy line or a dark-colored braided nylon cord. How much line you will need depends on the distance of your blind to your decoy spread. A good starting length is 100 feet—you can always tie on more line.
Your jerk string must be securely anchored to the bottom or you may end up pulling your decoys right into your blind. You can use a small boat anchor, a coffee can filled with concrete, or any heavy object that you think will do the job. Another anchoring method in shallow water is to sink a metal rod into the bottom of the marsh.
Attach one end of the bungee cord to the anchor and attach the other end to the decoy line. The bungee cord stretches when you pull the line and retracts to bring the decoys back to their original position, creating movement and ripples.
Estimate how close your blind is to the first decoy in your spread. That’s where you want to attach the first snap swivel on the jerk string. Space the other swivels at intervals of your choice. Usually hunters space them three to 10 feet apart. Attach the swivels to the keel on each decoy, which helps keep the line from getting twisted and tangled.
When setting up new rigging it’s always a good idea to test it before you actually use it in the wild. A visit to your local pond is a must and remember just a few jerks are needed, don’t overdo a good thing. .
An electronic collar is a great tool for gun dog training and training in general. It also provides a safety net because if your dog is headed for trouble or his behavior is such that he may cause injury to himself you can transmit a stimulus to get your dog’s attention. However; there are other situations that we have to pay attention to such as overheating. With us humans we know when we are overheating by the way we feel and the amount of perspiration we expel. We have sweat glands all over our bodies, so we can cool ourselves down much quicker. Dogs don’t have the luxury of overall cooling because their bodies have very few sweat glands, and most of these are in the footpads.
The main way dogs cool themselves is by panting and breathing, so the moist lining of their lungs serves as the evaporative surface (much like our skin). Many people believe that a dog’s tongue contains sweat glands, but this is not true. Dogs also dissipate heat by dilating (expanding) blood vessels in their face and ears. This helps to cool the dog’s blood by causing it to flow closer to the surface of the skin.
Excessive play, hunting and or gun dog training on a hot day can lead to overheating (hyperthermia) and eventually to heat stroke. A dog that is overheated will seem sluggish or perhaps confused. His gums and tongue may appear bright red, and he will be panting hard. The dog may vomit, collapse, have a seizure or go into a coma.
On a hat day plenty of water and break periods are a must. When a dog becomes overheated, it is a real emergency situation. If this happens to your dog, get him to a veterinarian immediately.