Hunting Blog

In the run up to hunting season, you will no doubt service your weapons, check your gear for damage or repair requirements and pick up a few new bits to replace worn or weary kit as you go. A lot of hunters overlook the importance of keeping their dog in top form during the off season.

Hunting dogs are a huge investment - the pedigree and initial training alone can be staggering costs for the average person to absorb. But we suck it up, sign the checks and smile, knowing that our investment in Fido will be well worth it in the long run. The trouble is, overlooking your dog’s fitness in the off season will lead to reduced performance when the season opens up again.

Aim to keep working your dog through the year - practice with him often. Aim to run a half-hour series of drills reinforcing your dog’s key skills every other day. If your dog is used to working in the water, build up his time on land work gradually so he doesn’t get bored or frustrated with it.