Dogs on big game hunts

[Jason Snyder]

A jaeger lead is what you want.

 

[Jason Snyder]

Where do you live? Are you in Germany? I assume they don't do the DD utility test you mentioned in the US (that isn't the NAVHDA utility test) since we don't hunt big game, forbearers, varmints with our dogs? Would be fun to get my hands on a European DD training book to see how that training is conducted.

I live in the US. JGHV testing is actually fairly common here.

Testing Programs | Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar

www.vdd-gna.org

 

[Decker9]

That's awesome. I wish I had had a dog companion on my sheep hunts. Maybe next time!? It took me a minute to figure out why you were hiking in crocs with your boots dangling from the sheep horns (water crossing!). How do you control you dog in the dark (mornings/evenings)? I was thinking a hands free shoulder leash of some sort would be a good way to go if you needed to use it?

We had a few big creek crossings in a short distance, it was easier to just keep hiking in croc’s rather then getting my pack off and on, though I did anyway for this photo lol.

Iv never had any issue in the dark, I can see a curious dog may wonder a bit, but Iv never had mine venture more then talking distance away (usually if their our relieving themselves) Generally, they’ll be curled up beside someone looking for jerky and belly rubs, but after a good day of hiking, they usually zonk right out.

 

[buffybr]

I'm on my 6th Golden Retriever since the early '70s. They've all been on big game hunts with me...

 

[LoneGriz]

A jaeger lead is what you want.

That’s the one! I couldn’t think of the formal name.

 

[LoneGriz]

I'm on my 6th Golden Retriever since the early '70s. They've all been on big game hunts with me...

That sheep and moose pic with dog is awesome!

 

[buffybr]

That sheep and moose pic with dog is awesome!

Those were a couple of my DIY solo hunts...Just me, my dog, and my two horses.