Tuesday 27 August 2013

Are Dog Whistles Important in Dog Training?

If you have a gundog like pointer, retriever, spaniel, setter, then you need to utilize their abilities and hunting skills, so that they can help you when you are out shooting. Below given are some of the significant things one should be familiar with prior to you get started. Gundog training does not need very expensive or specialized equipment. A gun dog lead, dummy, whistle, gundog training DVD, a training book is all that is needed for you to get started. These training supplies are available at any local store or you can also fetch them easily on the internet.

Dog whistles play a vital role in the training process. There are different types of dog whistles available in the market having varied pitches. It is important to train your dog on these high and low pitches. Your dog should be able to understand the whistle commands and perform the following activities- sit down, stand up shake hands, say hello and so on. You can train him on different aspects using dog whistles.

Slip leads are needed at the initial stage when you need to keep control over your dog and prevent it from running away or disobeying you. However, with training and time, the use of slip leads should be completely stopped. Since these slip leads have to be put around the dog’s neck and they do give a feeling of pain when you exert it too hard. If you are a new trainer or inexperienced in dog training, it is better you do not use these leads.

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