Summer is in full swing, and that means it is time to do some dog training. Whether you are training a new puppy, or tuning up a seasoned veteran, these five training tools will help you and your dog prepare for the hunting season this fall. Bird releasers, clickers for cicker training, and travel systems will help your summer dog training go smoothly.
Original Tip-Up Bird Releaser Gun Dog Supply | Original Tip-Up Bird Releaser A mechanical launcher can frighten young pups during early training. Instead, the Tip-Up Bird Releaser has been a favorite training tool for many years. The Tip-Up is con- structed of wire on a steel frame that securely keeps a bird hidden in the grass while allowing scent to travel well. When you are ready to flush the bird, simply step on the raised handle at the back of the Tip-Up for a natural flush.
$40; dogsunlimited.com
Dog Training Clicker Dog Training Clicker Clicker training is becoming more and more popular in the gun dog community, especially in teaching basic commands and obedience in the home. Clicker training is simple; it allows you to mark precisely when your puppy does a correct action. This helps you be clear in your communication and increases your puppy’s retention between training sessions.
$4; chewy.com
Pigeon Restraint Harness Dogs Unlimited | Pigeon Restraint Harness Birds are a vital part of your gun dog’s development, so it is important that its introduction to birds goes well without frightening your up-and-comer. A pigeon harness can be a great tool to help your pup become comfortable with and excited about birds. The harness allows you to tether a pigeon to a pole or the ground, keeping the bird from flying away and you in control of how close the pup can get to this exciting new “toy.”
$12; dogsunlimited.com
Orvis Trail Dog Travel Tote Orvis | Trail Dog Travel Tote Traveling with a puppy can be challenging in and of itself, not to mention keeping track of food, bowls, toys, and more. The Orvis Trail Dog Travel Tote simplifies traveling by keeping everything you need for your puppy in one place. It comes with collapsable food and water bowls, a roll top food bag, and a tote to carry it all, with additional room for any other gear you might need. And it is built to last with durable materials––so even with chewy-happy puppies, it will be around for years.
$149; orvis.com
QL 2 Bird Launcher Dogtra | QL 2 Bird Launcher Bird launchers are important training tools in the off-season for building on your pup's foundational skills. A bird launcher allows you to flush the bird from a distance, teaching your dog that if it keeps moving its feet, then the bird will get away. The QL2 features a patented adjustable spring which allows you to adjust the tension for a higher or lower throwing height, as well as a quiet launch for nervous dogs. To remotely launch the QL2, you must pair it with the RR Deluxe remote release (sold separately).
$130 (basket only); dogtra.com
$270 (RR Deluxe remote release); dogtra.com
