| Owning a hunting dog isn't something to be taken | | | | not only keep the dog accustomed to hunting |
| lightly. These dogs require a lot of responsibility if | | | | conditions, but it will allow his muscles to acclimate |
| they are to be kept in top shape. When choosing | | | | to the type of exercise required come hunting |
| a hunting dog, be sure that all of it's vaccines are | | | | season. Jogging and running are also great ways |
| up to date, and that the dog has either | | | | to keep your dog in top physical shape. |
| experience itself with hunting, or it's parents are | | | | Another essential responsibility with a hunting dog |
| proven hunters. The last thing, and maybe the | | | | is keeping it's vaccines up to date. Often during |
| most important when choosing a hunting dog, is | | | | hunting season dogs will encounter other dogs, |
| to look for a good companion. A hunting dog | | | | along with many viruses and bacteria it could |
| should be loyal and friendly, and should like to | | | | encounter in the wild. Having your dog vaccinated |
| please it's master. Many hunters consider the | | | | will protect it from many things it could come into |
| addition of a hunting dog a priceless component to | | | | contact with; specific things to vaccinate for are |
| their hunt. | | | | giardia and parvovirus. Booster shots will also be |
| The one thing that sets a hunting dog apart from | | | | necessary for the immune system. Another thing |
| a family pet is its need to hunt. The dog, more | | | | a hunter can do to keep his hunting dog in good |
| often than not, has been bred for generations to | | | | shape is a healthy diet; high protein diets are a |
| be number one at its game, so getting a hunting | | | | great energy source. |
| dog and using only a part of the year during | | | | The whole purpose of the pheasant hunting dog is |
| hunting season is a big mistake. Not only will the | | | | to retrieve lost and wounded birds in the wild. The |
| dog cause a lot of problems for the hunter with | | | | dog will save the hunter much time, and much |
| its unbridled energy, but it will be very unhappy. | | | | energy. He will use his highly sensitive nose to |
| To keep your dog exercised in the off season, it's | | | | track the kill, and many hunters find the use of a |
| best to try to mimic the conditions it will find out | | | | hunting dog invaluable. Keeping your best hunting |
| in the field. If hunting waterfowl, exercise your | | | | companion in superior health will ensure a bond for |
| dog in wet areas or take him swimming. This will | | | | many hunting seasons to come. |