Niche Blueprint Reviewed

Stephan of howtoearnmoneyontheinternet.com Reviews the Niche Blueprint by Tim Godfreys and Steve Clayton to be launched on the 12th January 2009

Niche Blueprint Review – the new Product by Tim Godfrey and Steve Clayton

The niche blueprint has already generated a kind of hype in the Internet Marketing world, a lot of Niche Blueprint Reviews have been released already with the offer of a lot of bonuses, even though hasn’t even launched. NicheBlueprint launches on January 12, 2009 and will be open for one week. Tim Godfreq and Steve Clayton are relatively unknown in the Internet Marketing world, but both gain more and more popularity in the Internet Marketing community. Steve Clayton and Tim Godfrey launched their first product roughly 5 months ago. Commissin Blueprint is their flagship so far.

Taking Commission Blueprint as a benchmark for a Niche Blueprint review, we can hope for another great product. Their previous product Commission Blueprint is known as a product that is well explained, step-by-step. A dozen of videos provides an excellent insight into the world of an affiliate and is a great start for someone who is starting out in Internet Marketing.

Niche Blueprint is a slightly different product, both from the content and the way it is taught. First Niche Blueprint is about creating an E-commerce website within a well researched niche. Second this time the product is taught in a classroom like style over a period of a few weeks.

I personally look forward to Steve Clayton’s and Tim Godfreys new product because I know from first-hand experience that both of them deliver an excellent product and that they also have an excellent support. Usually it takes them only hours to get back with questions.

To all your success!

Stephan

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Sit Stay Fetch Dog Training – Recalling Your Dog

Master the art of recalling your dog by training him with the dog training guide from the Kingdom Of Pets, Sit Stay Fetch by Daniel Stevens

Dog Training – How To Recall Your Dog

Dog training is a very important aspect of pet ownership and training your dog to come to you when you call is perhaps the most vital skill of all – because it could save the life of your pet. So how do you train a dog to come back when you call? Read on for more ….

How are your dog training skills? Will your dog come back to you when you call? Have you trained your dog in such a way that you can keep both it and you safe when out walking?

Teaching your dog to return to your side on command is a vital skill but unfortunately many owners never learn how to do it. Follow these simple dog training tips and you should find it much easier. Build your ability to recall your dog a step at a time.

First teach your pet that being near you is fun. Use treats or toys to motivate and let him or her learn that good things happen every time he comes to your side.

Next, start some specific dog recall training in a safe place with no distractions nearby. Hold a treat right on the end of his nose and move backwards while saying the word come or here. When you stop moving give him the treat.

Keep working on this and gradually stop using the treat but still give it at the end as before. Work towards only actually giving the treat some of the times. Practice this in lots of different locations but check that it’s safe first.

Make it fun. You run away from your dog and when he chases you say the word come and give a treat.

Get a friend to help you play ping pong puppy with your pet. Take turn about to shout his name and then the word come – rewarding with a treat each time he does it properly.

Gradually work towards longer distances and perhaps use a long leash or line if you are concerned that the dog will wander off at this stage in the training process.

Make certain that you never use the come command for things that your dog doesn’t like or when you are angry or annoyed at him or her. Keep the word firmly associated with fun and treats in your pets mind. Practice, practice and practice – the repeated feedback strengthens the response to your command.

When you take your pet out walking call him or her back lots of times for treats or for praise and fun. Don’t leave it to the end of the walk or he will never want to come back to you because he associates it with going home again.

Never forget what should really be a golden rule. If you can’t reliably recall your dog to your side no matter what the distractions are, then you shouldn’t let him or her off the lead at all. One day it will result in a catastrophe – either for you or him or both.

Dog training is fun – and if you keep it like that for your pet then you’ll find that the lessons go well and smoothly.

For more information, take a look at puppy care and looking after a new puppy.

By Gordon Cameron
Published: 6/26/2008

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Dog Training Commands and Sit Stay Fetch

Train your dog with the training guide from the Kingdom of Pets, Sit Stay Fetch, the title of which has been conceived from the training commands Sit, Stay and Fetch

Dog Training – Why You Need To Teach Your Dog The Sit Command

It is popular knowledge that for dog training to be successful the training of a dog needs to start with the most basic commands. The basic dog training commands are: come, down, sit and stay. I am revealing why dog training command is important for good dog obedience training.

Among the commonest and most basic dog training signals is the sit command. This is the sort of command that’s typically employed amid beginner and professional trainers.

Prior to learning additional basic puppy training commands it’s crucial to be familiar with all the basic principles ahead so your dog can acquire the most complicated orders. The sit command is conceived as a sign of respect toward the owner therefore it should be better instructed before long as your dog gets familiarized and comfortable with the his name and the command given to him.

There exist lots of methods in demonstrating the sit command even so, what an owner better recognize is the value of suitable timing. Proper timing is extremely critical; although practicing oftentimes a few training commands without being forced to consider other considerations isn’t a bad idea after all, nevertheless, proper timing beside your dog’s state of mind are extremely striking factors to consider when you want your dog to catch up easily with your instructions.

It’s as well important to become aware of instants when dogs are gleaned at their best. A dog is regarded amenable to learning techniques and instructions commonly prior to meal times or when a dog is hungry and is longing for something to eat. Recognizing this will assist you to concentrate on the pertinent ways to make them focus their attention in the course of the training.

Subsequently, ensure to reward your dog for a good feat or for something they have done that’s substantially good behavior. Ward off making the pet linger for a longer time period as this will merely prompt confusing signals to your dog. This will negatively affect his conduct and would result into noncompliance in the end.

After you are able to become fully knowledgeable of all the information you have to know, it’s now time to begin with the sitting command. Prior to doing so, get yourself amply equipped with the goodies that your puppy likes, since you have to give them to the pup, particularly when your dog executes well. You should as well start the training in a tranquil environment so as to prevent any disruption and distraction from external sources. Now, try to bit by bit move the treat above your dog’s head, observe that while doing this sort of trick; your dog would logically fall back into a sitting down position by means of bending his legs when he tries to go for the treat above his head.

As you get adequate results upon achieving a task, give your dogs a few rewards. Some tasks are more complex than others and could likely take several days or even weeks to be accomplished yet, it can be perfected as you try to instill those dog training commands on a regular basis. If your pet defies staying in one place while doing the training exercises, it’s better to find out why is the reason your pet is not being compliant with the commands. Remember that each dog, even if from the same breed or from the same litter, is a different animal, and they all learn at different speeds.

It’s crucial consequently, to observe the right dog training commands whenever you use different tips and techniques. A generalized understanding of different dog commands, dog training tips and tricks, as well as their basic needs will greatly assist in securing a compliant and submissive dog.

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By Dr. Mayra Alfonso
Published: 7/9/2008

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Leash Dog Training With Sit Stay Fetch

Leash train your dog with all the leash walking tips from the dog training manual Sit Stay Fetch by Daniel Stevens

Dog Training – 4 Leash Walking Tips

Walking on leash is one of the biggest problems faced by a lot of dog owners. When your dog pulls on leash it can make the taking the dog for a walk a dreadful chore. Here are four simple leash walking tips that anyone can apply.

Did you know that one of the biggest problems for dog owners is leash walking? Every week I get a call from someone complaining about the way their dog pulls.

It can actually be dangerous for you to walk your dog if he is a really bad puller. I’ve seen people dragged down and hurt by how hard their dog pulls.

I’m going to share with you here some valuable tips on leash walking. Here they are:

Tip #1: Never try to walk a dog that has been cooped up all day.

If your dog has been lying around waiting for you, let him burn off some of his energy before you take him for a walk. Throw a ball, play tug-o-war, or do something to calm him down before the walk.

Tip #2: Use a gentle leader.

One of the best collars on the market is the gentle leader head collar. It works by controlling your dog’s head. When you control the head you can control the body, much the same as a horse bridle is used. They really are great collars.

Tip #3: Teach him where you want him to be.

Your dog does not know that he is supposed to be walking on your side. Spend some time using a lure. Put a little piece of food in your left hand and hold it close to your dog’s nose. Have him follow the lure; reward him every five or six feet. As he gets better, go for longer and longer periods.

Tip #4: Don’t let your dog’s opposition reflex kick in.

When you apply pressure, your dog will resist with counter-pressure. If you pull back on the leash, he will resist and pull harder…opposition reflex.

The secret to leash walking is always keeping the leash loose. Don’t allow the leash to become tight.

Eric Letendre, author of The Amazing Dog Training Man, invites you to visit http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com for free dog training video clips, tips, articles, and advice. Free Newsletter.

By Eric Letendre
Published: 4/7/2008

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Avoid Puppy Training Mistakes With SitStayFetch

Be confident and avoid mistakes while training your puppy. Use Daniel Stevens SitStayFetch Dog Training Guide

How To Train A Puppy: 7 Common Mistakes To Avoid

Learning how to train a puppy can be frustrating at times and there are 7 common mistakes that can make it take even longer. Once you understand these mistakes and how to avoid them, your training will dramatically improve.

The web is filled with tips on how to train a puppy and no doubt you have found many contradict one another. However, there are some things which you will find most dog trainers and behaviorists agree upon and that is the many mistakes you can make training your puppy. All your time spent teaching your best friend to follow your commands can come undone by making a few mistakes. Hopefully this list can guide you against making some common mistakes as you learn how to train a puppy.

1.Being Inconsistent With Commands
No doubt you have found many command words in your search for how to train a puppy. There are the common ones such as sit, stay, fetch etc. However which word you use doesn’t matter as much as how you say it and what you associate the word to. A common problem is that people don’t continue to use the same word and tone of voice with a command. If you teach your dog to sit using the word “sit” and use a low tone of voice, it is not a good idea to then try to get your puppy to sit by saying “sit down” in a high tone of voice. This is likely to confuse your pooch and create unwanted results. If you train your puppy to sit by saying sit, stay consistent with the word and how you say it.

2.Using Food As A Reward Every Time They Follow Your Command
Sometimes it is extremely difficult to resist those big wide eyes staring at you when your puppy wants a treat. However rewarding your dog for every correct command followed is a sure way to make your puppy training harder. There was a study a while ago where researchers trained monkeys in two groups to follow commands. The first group received a treat as a reward every time they followed a command and the second group was rewarded randomly with treats for following a command. The researchers found that the first group became dependent upon the reward and only would follow a command if a treat was offered for doing so. The second group however would follow the command every time because they didn’t know whether they would get a treat or not. How does this relate to training your puppy you ask? The same thing can be found with your pooch. Instead of giving a treat for every correct command followed, only reward them with food some times. Of course this doesn’t mean that you can’t always praise them with a pat for following your command.

3.Don’t Ignore Bad Behaviors
You may have found information informing you to ignore bad behavior and reward good behavior when you learn how to train a puppy. This is poor advice as your puppy needs to know right from wrong. Should you never correct them, the bad behavior will become an acceptable behavior to them. By all means this does not mean to hit or use any harsh punishment on your dog for a bad behavior. Simply telling your dog “no” and showing them the correct behavior is a simple way to remove bad behaviors. Things such as chewing your favorite shoes or barking unnecessarily can become a large problem should you leave it go without correction.

4.Hitting Your Dog Or Using Harsh Corrections
Quite simply put, this is a quick way to lose trust with your puppy. There is a big difference between your dog following your commands out of respect and trust as opposed to out of fear. The old ways of learning by hitting the nose of your puppy or spanking are out of date. In fact it is the cause of many dog attacks as irresponsible owners have hit their dogs as a teaching method. When another person attempts to pat the dog it becomes fearful and attacks the person out of defense. So if you want your dog to know they have done something wrong, correct them verbally and then show them the correct way of doing things. If you don’t know how to train a puppy without using violence then it might be a good idea to find a professional trainer to help.

5.Patting Your Dog Or Praising After Correcting Them For Doing Something Wrong
A very common mistake made when people learn how to train a puppy is to pat their dog after they have just corrected them for doing something wrong. In fact who can blame you for feeling bad about correcting your dog when they look at you with their gorgeous puppy eyes. However by patting your pooch directly after correcting them, it provides a mixed message. In fact your dog may associate doing something wrong with being patted after they are corrected. Instead it is better for you to correct your dog and then show them the right way to do things. Should they do this right, then it is a good idea to praise them so they associate the new behaviour with being rewarded. This doesn’t mean scolding your dog for misbehaving and then ignoring them for the rest of the day. Your puppy will know pretty quickly when you are displeased with them, just make sure you help them do the right thing and then offer praise.

6.Punishing Your Dog For Doing The Right Thing Without Knowing
You might look at this common mistake and think what on earth are we talking about? An example to use is when you walk your dog off lead and then for some reason you need them to come. You call your dog and then their reward is being put back on the lead. Obviously you are putting them on the lead for good reason however your puppy will associate being called with being told off. This is a problem. To counter this, use a similar solution to the rewards one mentioned above. If every time you call them they go on the lead, obviously they won’t come because they assume they will be put back on the lead. Instead call your dog on walks and when they come praise them and give them a pat. Maybe take a couple of treats with you and randomly give those as well. This way your dog doesn’t always think they will be put on the lead when called. This also applies for many other things so it is important to always think about how your dog would associate your commands.

7.Rubbing Your Dog’s Nose In His Latest Toilet Mishap
Surely this mistake would have been removed from the basic trainer’s handbook on how to train a puppy. Unfortunately this very old school method of training still exists and is practised in some places. Rubbing your puppy’s nose in the mess they left behind hours earlier is not going to accomplish anything a part from irritating your dog. Surely you wouldn’t want to pat your dog after their nose has been in their left behind mess either. Showing your puppy the right place to go to the toilet is the best way to potty train your dog. The hard part is that the only way to show them is by catching them as they do it and taking them to the right place to go. It is hard work but worth it.

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By Jason Turnbull
Published: 2/16/2008

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Stop a Dog from Barking with SitStayFetch Training

The simplest and easiest way to stop your dog from that unnecessary barking is to train it with the SitStayFetch Dog Training Guide from the Kingdom of Pets

Stop a Dog from Barking – Simple and Easy Tactics

To stop your dog barking there are several effective methods which can help. Here you will learn these and the other options to take if trying to train your dog.

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How to Train Your Dog to Bark

You need to adopt the repetition and reward tactic. You need to choose a specific word which you will be using through out the training in order to denote the action of barking. One such example is “Talk”.

Your dog should be able to associate the verbal command with a bark. For this you need to raise a treat and say the chosen word.

After a while, your dog will bark so that you will release the treat you’ve been holding. Affirm with a “Good Dog” and provide him willingly with the reward.

Doing this on a daily basis for not less than 5 minutes will allow your dog to realize what it means when you command “Talk”.

Eventually, you need to carry out the command without having to resort to giving treats. Substitute the treat with praises and petting instead.

Without having to use a treat all the time, you are actually training your dog in a more efficient and rapid manner. This technique in training is called intermittent reinforcement. The success of this technique relies in the fact that your dog will continually follow your command, expecting a treat each time.

This type of reinforcement has also been successful with humans, in the same way that casino slot machines keep people on their toes. Another illustration would be when golfers are bound to keep coming back because a successful shot motivates them.

Successful intermittent reinforcement is illustrated best however if you give food to an expectant animal at the table. Your pet won’t stop their pleading although you no longer give them any food, because they are aware how it has worked successfully in the past.

How to Train Your Dog to Stop Barking

This time, you would want your dog to stop his incessant barking. Just as what you did with the previous training, you need to choose a particular word, for example “Quiet”. Again, it is essential to use the same word at all times.

Although the process is just the same as the “Talk” training, you need to add a few strategies.

You have to begin by commanding the dog to bark by saying “Talk”. Then show him a treat, and say “Quiet”.

You have to patiently wait for him to stop barking before you can give him the treat, while saying, “Good dog”.

The length of time for this training is no less than 5 minutes, day after day. Wait until the dog has fully been trained to follow your commands.

Eventually, get rid of the treats, substituting them with petting and verbal praises.

Some Tips When Training

If the dog starts barking at unexpected times, command the “Quiet” and “Good Dog” words like you’ve done with the training. It is important to be consistent with this training tool.

Right the dog during each and every bark

If your dog continually barks at people when they enter the house, utilize the Quiet command. Using treats and other rewards will help you achieve the desired results. This tactic is useful in keeping your dog quiet even while traveling or out in public places. However, you should give treats infrequently and only when necessary.

These tips can help but normally dog owners at some point need to consider a personal trainer, this maybe an effective option for you. A professional trainer will be ideal for dog training. However, checking out the actual services, fees, and background of these dog trainers is extremely important. The only downside is that personal trainers are very expensive.

Instead many opt for a relatively new dog training method from the internet. Sit Stay Fetch has been bringing amazing results. This is a course which teaches you highly effective tips many experts use for a wide range of obedience problems. Sit Stay Fetch has already taught 62,580 dog owners the secrets to train their dogs easily like a professional, the many successful testimonials reflect upon its effectiveness.

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By Andrew Braithwaite
Published: 12/13/2008

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SitStayFetch – A Review

Training your dog with The Kingdom Of Pets SitStayFetch by Daniel Stevens is the only way to go, and this review says it all

SitStayFetch – Sneek Peek and Review

Training your dog is the basic and fundamental steps to communicating and teaching your dog proper obedience and good behavior. One top training package SitStayFetch provides the competence knowledge and the proven methods to successfully train your dogs anywhere.

SitStayFetch - Sneek Peek and Review Why SitStayFetch?

First of all, this dog training guide is written by a professional dog training expert who promotes positive, non-violent training methods and are suitable for all ages and breeds of dogs.

In terms of the quality of information, SitStayFetch covers every aspect of dog training know-how that you are ever likely to need.

Commands and Tricks that are effectively explained in SitStayFetch include:

Come (Recall)
Roll Over
Okay and No
Hold and Leave
Basic Seek
Advanced Seek (Find)
Sit and Stay
Advanced Sit and Stay
Beg
Down (Drop)
Fetch (Retrieve)
Heel Stage 1 – 3
Catch
Hand Shake
Climb
Stand
Crawl
Wait
Jump

Backed by many real life case studies, SitStayFetch also provides training programs covering common and uncommon dog problems such as dog aggression, biting, chewing, excessive barking plus many more other variety of dog behavior problems.

To view the full list of problems listed, follow this link: SitStayFetch

Filled with the latest dog training methods (a total of nine chapters with over 150 pages) and over 100 training photos, SitStayFetch is also a great visual learning experience to take any dog owners step-by-step through the each of the dog basic training process.

Additionally, the author has also provided an extra 7 bonus tutorials that comes together with SitStayFetch:

  1. “The Ultimate House Training Guide”
  2. “SitStayFetch MP3 Audio Book”
  3. “Dog Grooming Made Easy”
  4. “Tips On How To Security Train Your Dog”
  5. “All The House Training Methods And Tricks”
  6. “Secrets To Becoming The Alpha Dog”
  7. “Free Online Email Consultation For Your Dog Training Problems”

SitStayFetch is applicable for every dogs of any age or breed that you want to train successfully. If you are a dog owner who has a new puppy or owns a dog that has any behavior problem, you would certainly benefit and experience tremendous improvement in your dog behavior after reading and following the advice in it.

Many people have actually reported achieving extremely fast results with this dog training guide. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed with SitStayFetch!!

For more information or to read the full review, follow this link: SitStayFetch

By James Lee
Published: 5/17/2007

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Dog Training – The Clicker Method with SitStayFetch

The clicker method of dog training as shown to you by SitStayFetch is a huge success

Dog Training – Train Your Dog A Clicker

Clicker training is very popular with many dog trainers all over the world. You may want to consider using this dog training method if you plan on training your dog.

If you are planning on training your dog you might want to consider using clicker training. This training method has recently become very popular with many dog trainers all over the world. Clicker training simply uses a clicker when your dog successfully does a command. An actual clicker is just a little plastic box with a metal button that makes a distinctive click noise when you press the button. This training method is really easy and works with positive reinforcement.

Clicker training works by associating the sound of the click with a tasty treat or praise, whatever your dog loves. Some dogs will do anything for a treat, and some will do the same just for a pet on the head. Figure out what your dogs motivation is. Now all you really have to do is press the clicker when your dog successfully obeys a command. Before using the clicker with actual commands, your dog needs to first associate the clicking sound with a treat. He needs to know that when he hears that click, it means that he has a treat coming. So before using any commands(sit, stay, down, ect.), just make a click and immediately give him a treat. Just click and treat. Keep repeating that until he associates the sound of the click with a treat. You can then move on to commands with using the clicker the same way.

Here is an example to help you better understand the clicker training method. Let’s say that you want to teach your dog to sit on command using the clicker training method.

Say the command ’sit’ as you put a tasty treat over your dog’s nose and then slowly move it back. Your dog will see & smell the treat and then follow the movement of the treat with his nose. Doing this will cause him to naturally sit, and rest his little bottom on the floor. The moment your dog sits, you need to click, give him the treat, and praise him. After a while, he will associate the word “sit” with him actually sitting, and you won’t need to lure a treat over his nose. Be sure to click immediately after your dog does a command. Only click the clicker once and follow it with a treat.

Never use the clicker when you are not training! Your dog should never hear the sound of the clicker if he is not getting a treat.

Any type of training needs time and patience. Training sessions should always be positive and not too long. Never yell at your dog if he is not doing something right when training.

Even though the clicker training method works great for many dogs, it may not work for others. All dogs are different. If clicker training isn’t working for your dog, there are many other dog training methods that you could try. Also remember a lot of the times its not the dog that is failing with his training, it’s you!

By Kevin Anderson
Published: 1/20/2008

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SitStayFetch and Understanding Dog Moods

The Dog Training Guide SitStayFetch helps you to understand your dog and his moods while it teaches you to train.

Dog Training Tips – Understanding Dog Moods

Remember these tips to help you understand the different moods that your dog is displaying.

Learning to understand the many different moods of your dog can play a big toll when training your dog.

Here are some dog training tips and guidelines to to help you understand some of the different moods and body language that your dog may demonstrate:

Dominant – A dominant dog will usually have his ears erect or standing straight up, his eyes open wide and looking intently, his body standing stiff with lifted hackles, and his tail out from his body stiff or fluffed up. A low and aggressive bark can often be expected.

Friendly – A friendly dog will usually have lifted ears, open and watchful eyes, a calm mouth, a wagging tail or even the whole rear shaking, and possibly whining, yelping or letting out small barking sounds.

Playful – A playful dog will usually have a bended over pose with his rear in the air and a wagging tail implying “Let’s Play!”

Submissive – A submissive dog will usually have his ears firmly back, eyes closed and paw raised up.

Aggressive – An aggressive dog will usually have his ears bundled down touching his head, his eyes narrowing or examining, body on edge, mouth bearing teeth and his tail held up. Growling is also common.

Worried – A worried dog will usually have his ears compressed and his neck hairs lifted up. Quick barks and howling are also common.

Feared – A feared dog will usually have a lowered posture, lowered tail or tail put between his legs, a curved back, and magnified pupils. Barking out of fear is common, especially if they are cornered, locked up, or on a restraint.

Stressed – A stressed dog will usually have his ears down and back, mouth open wide with fast breathing. His tail might also be down, lowered shoulders, bent frontward, a nervous attitude, and almost agitating.

Understanding what your dog is trying to express can build a better bond between you and your dog, and make it easier to train your dog.

Get more dog training tips at the Dog Training Tips Blog.

By Kevin Anderson
Published: 7/31/2008

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No Electronics Needed With SitStayFetch

Interaction between the human master and his dog is the strenght of Kingdom Of Pets SitStayFetch

21st Century Dog Training Series: Tracking Equipment

Introduction of Electronic and GPS tracking equipment into the realm of Dog Training. Some difference and uses of each.

One of the most impressive things to be introduced into dog training has been the ability to track your dogs by either radio frequency equipment or by the newest GPS. When I was training, and this will probably put a date on me, the only way you had to train a big running dog was by putting spotters at different places along a section of land or by using horses and scouts. Well, for various reasons the horseback idea wasn’t really viable so therefore you had to have some really great friends with enormous senses of humor. Now with the introduction of tracking equipment you are able to spend a lot more time actually training your dog not hunting for them. Almost all Field Trailers know what I’m talking about and a lot of the everyday hunters who hunt heavy cover.

My Brother In-Law had a little Springer Spaniel, and I mean little. That dog could not have weighed in at 25 lbs. if you hung a bucket of rocks from her collar. Well there was just no way you were going to hunt her and keep her out of the cover. Which for all intents and purposes, if your dog won’t hit the cover, leave it home and go with a friend. Now there isn’t anything wrong with a dog that hunts the edges, but at some point they have to show the desire to get into it and get it done. Anyway back to point. Once this little gal got into the cover or high CRP you could not tell where she was. You couldn’t see her, you couldn’t hear her so it was extremely hard to stay with her. There is nothing more frustrating to be out of position when your dog flushes. I always hunted pointers but the same frustrations apply when hunting heavy cover or large tracts of ground.

The tracking systems have made things much easier and so much less frustrating. The radio frequency systems were the first to come on the scene. I have had several customers tell me that the systems they purchased have made their hunting in rough terrain, high cover or very large areas easy. The only draw back to the radio frequency systems, in my opinion, is that you have to always be fiddling with buttons (dials). Now that doesn’t make them any less proficient in finding and tracking your dog but there is still a lot of fiddling as far as I’m concerned. Now, the NEW GPS Tracking Systems that have just been introduced into the training arena are just absolutely unbelievable. You are able to track several dogs at once. Course you could track several dogs at once with the radio frequency systems also. But with the GPS you can keep track of locations, game, and your dogs’ actual trail. You are able to hunt areas that you have never hunted before no matter how large because you can set the GPS up to know exactly where you are and how to get back. One of the best units that I have been associated with and have actual feedback on is the Garmin Astro Combo. There are a couple of others out there but I recommend the Garmin because GPS is what they do.

In closing I would like to say that it makes no difference whether you are a Pro or Novice. These tracking systems can really help to make your hunting experience more pleasurable and rewarding. Let’s face it. The days of you and I going out and just picking a place to hunt have come to pass. We have to travel further and hunt larger areas (Public Hunting Reserves) or private Hunting Preserves. The last thing you want to do is spend several hours looking for your dog. Even close working dogs can get separated from their owners when working high or dense cover. Yes there are those who have dogs that never get lost. I don’t know any of them but I guess there are some. But having a tacking system will most assuredly help not only with your hunt but with your training as well.

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By John Wahl
Published: 3/4/2008

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