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If you have a puppy, you should know that socializing is a crucial part of caring for your new hunting dog. The unsocialized puppy may end up biting out of fear, so it’s very important to socialize your dog. If you’re looking to start social training with your dog, here are some tips.

Puppy School

Puppy training classes are great tools for both you and your dog. Through classes, you can learn commands to train your puppy to listen to you  like sitting, containing himself, or staying quiet. They also present a great opportunity to ask socialization questions. Call you local pet store or do some research online to find puppy training schools.

A word of caution: keep shy puppies away from group training classes, as this can overwhelm. If your dog exhibits shy behvarior, like hiding from people or things, you should help him gain trust and confidence before starting on any dog training exercises.

Dealing with a Shy Dog

What do you do when your puppy is shy to the point of being afraid? Never force a fearful dog to accept petting. This increases his anxiety and could lead to fear biting. To help a shy puppy come out of his shell, you’ll need to do a “greeting circle”.  Here’s how:

You’ll need some patient friends and some irresistible treats.  Sit in a circle.  Place you puppy in the center or if he is very shy, you can sit him next to you.  Have everyone sit sideways, facing the person to their left or right. This position is to be non-threatening.  Avoid direct eye contact, sudden movements, or dominant postures like leaning over the puppy.

The way to make this circle work is to have each person sitting in the circle put a treat in their hand and close their hand and extend it into the circle.  Once this is done you can each open up your hands and call to the puppy, and try to urge him to come to take the treat from your hand.  You should make sure that you’re using soft voices and offering encouraging words during this process, but don’t try to pet the dog until he comes to you for attention.

One by one, each person will have a turn trying to bring puppy to the treat in hand. Start by making it simple for the dog. As he learns the nature of the game and freely walks up to the next hand in line, switch up the pace and randomize the process so that he’s going in a more random direction for his treat.

Soon, the puppy will be running from person to person to get his reward. The next step is to plan a play date with a friendly, calm puppy.

The Play Date

All dogs love to play and because of that it’s sometimes very easy to introduce a new puppy or person to your dog and help him overcome his shyness and fears.  Try to make sure that you keep an eye on what’s happening and if your puppy appears to be intimidated, take him to another area.

Play dates should be arranged with relaxed, friendly dogs and people. Adult dogs can be considered, too, so if you know a friend with a very nice adult dog, start by arranging a play date with them.

Another option is to see if your local pet stores have play times that they open to the public – if they do they are typically offered at no cost. One thing to watch for is if your pup seems to be afraid or if he’s being bullied by another dog, remove him from the area right away so he’s not discouraged.

If your heading out, take your puppy along.  This helps him get used to different smells and sights.  Keep some tasty treats close by so that you can reward friendly behavior.  If you take him to the pet store, give him a treat as soon as you walk in the door.  Let him explore at his own pace.

Puppies always attract people. If your puppy is approached by strangers who want to pet him, inform them that you puppy is being trained. Give them a treat to give to your puppy to help with the training.

Making sure your hunting dogs is properly cared for is extremely important to make sure you have all your hunting dog supplies that is necessary to train your dog properly including PetSafe Wireless Fence, Innotek 5100, and Innotek 4100.

You have a dog you know you also need a good strong collar.  Whether you select leather or nylon the collar must be strong and comfortable for your dog.  Make sure when you are shopping for dog collars that you find the dog collar that is not only cost effective that is most suitable for your dog.

Leather Dog Collars

Because leather is all natural, it will tend to stretch to fit around your dog’s neck, no matter what type of dog you own. A good collar will never be too tight, but should fit snug. An indicator of the right fit is the ability to put two fingers between the leather collar and your dog’s neck. Adjust the leather collar if your fingers do not fit comfortably between the collar and your dog. A loose collar is also not good, so make necessary adjustments. Loose collars can cause your dog to slip out and run away. For hunting dog owners, leather collars are a good choice, but dogs who spend time in the water should probably have a nylon collar.

Nylon dog collars

Nylon dog collars will cost you less than a leather one, but it will not last quite as long as a leather one. As mentioned earlier, if your dog spends time in the water, a nylon dog collar is a better choice because they are waterproof.

Dog Collars for corrections

While a dog tracking collar sends you a signal to notify you wear your dog is a corrective collar sends a signal to the dog.  Owners of hunting dogs generally find that these types of dog collars may be helpful in training your dog.

If you have a dog, you want him to be safe and sound, but you also want him to be trained and well-behaved. Dog collars that send signals to your dog will remind him that certain behaviors are unacceptable. For those of you that own hunting dogs, this is especially important.

Overview

Dog collars may be used for tracking, training, or simply allow the owner to attach a lead and identification tags.  Whether you’re walking your dog, training and hunting dog, or out in the field with your hunting dog the right dog collar is critical to not only keeping your dog safe but also allows for easy identification if he should get away from you.

Summary

No matter what kind of dog you have, choosing the right collar is essential. There are many types of good dog collars out there, and you should be able to find all the Hunting Dog Supplies you may need at your local hunting dog supply store or online. Shop around and find the perfect one for both you and your dog.