Pampered Dog Blog

Hunting and gun dog owners sometimes don’t realize that the supplies they will need for their dogs are not the same as those needed for pets at home.  While pets can sometimes be outside in bad weather, they are usually indoors during inclement weather.  Hunting dogs, however, are out in whatever weather the hunting is taking place in, which is not always warm or dry.  This means special gear is needed to keep your sporting dog safe and healthy.

Dog Vests

The dog vest is invaluable in cold weather, keeping your dog’s core temperature more easily maintained and helping your dog stay healthy.  They are also often flotation devices, keeping your dog buoyant when swimming after that fowl or fording the stream.  These vests aren’t just fashion statements, they can be a matter of life and death for your hunting dog.  Stores that sell hunting dog supplies, including most sporting goods stores, will have good vests to choose from for your dog.

Dog Doors

Why keep opening the door every time your dog needs to go out or wants back into the house?  A dog door can allow your dog the freedom to come and go as needed without your having to be disturbed.  If you have a safe, fenced yard or containment for your dog when going outside, you can put in an easily-installed dog door and let your dog come and go without your help.  Most of these are too small for people to get through, so they aren’t a security risk, and well-placed doors with the right options are not a heat or air conditioning loser either.

Dog Collars

Regardless of the type of dog you have you are going to need specific supplies.  For those with hunting dogs, a dog training collar may make the difference between a well trained hunting dog and one who goes off on his own.  These correction collars can be purchased nearly any place that sells dog supplies.  For owners of hunting dogs and a tracking collar may be a necessity.  Tracking collars will typically only be sold at a store that specializes in hunting dog supplies.

Making sure that your dog regardless of whether he is a pet or hunting companion is well behaved, safe, warm, and comfortable is your responsibility.  Finding your hunting dog supplies can be done in stores or can be done online.