Written By: Mobin

7 Safety Tips for Hunting With a Dog

 Use a bright vest, collar covers or LED light to improve your dog's visibility to you and fellow hunters.

Visibility  

 Proper ID tags, microchip and contact info on collar ensure your dog gets returned if ever lost hunting.  

Identification   

 Pack a dog-specific first aid kit including bandages, booties, emergency meds, tweezers, scissors, glove, towels, etc.

 First Aid Gear

Condition your dog gradually over several weeks pre-season to build hunting field fitness reducing injury risk.

Physical Prep  

 Acclimate your dog safely to various outdoor terrain like dense brush, muddy/slippery ground, crossing ice, etc. 

Terrain Training   

 Bring portable food, treats and water. Schedule regular breaks in shady spots to prevent overheating and exhaustion. 

Rest & Hydration

Review gun safety practices. Use dog training techniques reinforcing steady, quiet, non-aggressive behavior.  

 Gun Dog Etiquette  

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