The thought behind this statement is based in wanting to do the right thing but it comes from a lack of understanding. It’s too broad to be based in fact. First off – dogs are not people. I know some folks have a hard time with this idea but they ain’t little people in dog suits. They are designed differently and can deal with things that we can’t. This is especially true of certain breeds. It’s actually much crueler to have these dogs in the South with our summers than our mild winters. Next – it’s about whether your dog has been … [Read more...] about If You are Cold Outside, Then so is Your Dog
Using the Pro Bark Collar as Your Ecollar Backup
The Garmin Pro Bark collar is the regular Pro PT 10 training collar but you just put it in “Bark Mode” and it works as a stand alone bark collar. This set up is the most expensive bark collar we sell but I prefer it for a couple of reasons. For folks that have dogs that need to wear a bark collar on a regular basis, the Pro Bark comes with the “Extended Wear” plastic probes. These are perfect for dogs that get neck irritation from wearing a bark collar daily. I have found that these probes virtually eliminate pressure necrosis on even the … [Read more...] about Using the Pro Bark Collar as Your Ecollar Backup
When I use Dog Boots
I’m not a fan of booting dogs. It’s a pain in the butt and it takes time that I would rather spend hunting. You really can’t do it early on most dogs. If you try and boot them and then leave them in the dog box, you are going to end up with some chewed off boots. Best to boot them right before you run them. I do carry dog boots with me everywhere I go. You never know when having boots will make the difference between a successful hunt and a completely ruined day. I mainly use boots for Sand Spurs. Perhaps the most evil of plants, the sand … [Read more...] about When I use Dog Boots