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Four must-haves for training a puppy

Four must-haves for training a puppy
By PopSci Commerce Team

Good doggo!
Good doggo! (Jamie Street via Unsplash/)

Simply buying a pup from a good lineage will not mean you have the perfect pup or hunting buddy. You have to put in the time. Fortunately, you don’t necessarily need much to get you from bouncy puppy to sleek hunter.

The best for your best friend.
The best for your best friend. (Amazon/)

These natural dog treats are a perfect choice for training your pup in the field. At three calories each, they won’t stuff your dog but will provide plenty of positive reinforcement. Chicken, duck, salmon or other real food is the first ingredient, and they don’t include corn, wheat, soy artificial colors or flavors. They’re also made in the U.S.A.

Teach them to come back every time.
Teach them to come back every time. (Amazon/)

This is the Cadillac of dog training collars for a budget price. It has three settings—beep, vibration and shock, letting you give as many warnings as you need before creating a shock for your dog. Even with the static level, it has a 0-99 level adjustment to let you choose exactly how much your dog needs. It’s also good for up to 330 yards and is waterproof.

Great resource.
Great resource. (Amazon/)

Yes, pointing dogs are instinctually inclined to point. But making sure your dog consistently points to a bird every time will not come without work. This DVD is separated into four, 20-to 40-minute lessons that will help you achieve your goal. Creator George Hickox has helped thousands of dog owners. Let him help you.

Also for birds.
Also for birds. (Amazon/)

Plastic dummies have become one of the go-to training tools for puppies and even adult dogs learning how to be a good hunting companion. This one is tough but soft enough your dog learns quickly how hard it should mouth its quarry. The knobs on the side also help prevent hard mouth, and a valve allows you to adjust weight and firmness with water or air. It’s made of BPA-free vinyl, and it floats.




June 16, 2020 at 12:03AM
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