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Regardless of whether your puppy is destine to become the family pet, gun dog, or both, there are some training aids you will want
to acquire to assist with the training process. These have been organized into two categories: family pet and gun dog. These lists
are not all-inclusive, but rather those essential items you should consider having at your disposal.
FAMILY PET
Collar: Will need to be replaced from time to time a puppy grows. Recommend starting with nylon-webbed collar, either O-ring (in
middle of collar) or standard D (near collar buckle).
Name Plate: Brass, suggest having engraved with your name, city, state, and cell phone number.
Leash: A push-button, 16-foot retractable model works well.
Check Cord: This is, basically, a long leash. 15-foot minimum, 5/16th or 7/16th diameter, either high-visibility orange or yellow,
snap hook on one end. Essential for teaching “here”.
Kennel Crate: Heavy-duty polypropylene, FAA-approved. Used for “crate training” and teaching pup to “kennel”. Also serves as a
safe haven where your dog can sleep, get away from children, other pets, etc.
GUN DOG (In addition to Family Pet aids listed above.)
Slip Lead: 24’’-40’’ lead that are collars and leads all in one. Helps with teaching both “here” and “whoa”.
Check Cord: 30-foot, heavy-duty, stiff cord that is 5/16th or 7/16th inch in diameter, either high-visibility orange or yellow with
a snap hook on one end. Stiff cord recommended as it glides through brush much easier. Essential for teaching both “here” and
“whoa”, and also slows down over-anxious dogs (they feel controlled).
Whistle, With Lanyard: A good choice is the Roy Gonia, medium-tone w/pea. If you hunt in cold climates, you'll also want a pea-
less whistle, as it won't freeze up.
Bell or Electronic Beeper: Provides the hunter with a quick means of locating his/her dog in the field. Choose the type
appropriate for your style of hunting. Swiss bells are generally preferred by QPK. Tri-tronics makes an excellent beeper.
Beepers are great not only for keeping track of hunting dogs, but also for determining when they are on point.
Retrieving Dummy: Either canvas or hard rubber. Canvas may be doused with bird scent. Dokken brand "Dead Fowl Trainers" are
great realistic-looking retrieving dummies, and they make a quail model that's perfect for pups.
.22 Blank Pistol and Blank Cartridges: Double-action, 8-shot, swing-out cylinder with ejector rod. Used to acclimate pup to
gunfire.
Fishing Rod and Fishing Line: Tie a wing to the fishing line to play "wing on a string" with your pup. However, do not over use
this drill, as you do not want to teach your puppy to "sight point" (point birds they see, instead of pointing scent).
Bird Wings: Quail, grouse, chukar, pheasant & pigeon wings are good training tools. Use them for "wing on a string" or tie them to
retrieving dummies to get pup accustomed to retrieving something with feathers on it.
55 Gallon Barrel: Excellent training aid for teaching “whoa,” but can also be used as a dog house.
Whoa Board: 2’ x 4’ sheet of plywood for teaching “whoa."
Game Bird Scent: Liquid quail, pheasant or grouse scent for use on dummies.
E-Collar: We consider the electronic collar as an essential training tool. We suggest the Tri-tronics brand.
BOOKS
"Gun Dog," by Richard A. Wolters
"Veterinary Clinic," by Dr. Tim Holcomb
VIDEOS
"Training Pointing Dogs with George Hickox" by George Hickox
"Training Setters and Continental Breeds" by Sherry Ray Ebert
following:
Taylorsville, GA
info@Quailpointkennels.com
Chris Kahlan 770-378-2407
Greg Bayer 678-773-5667