Training Tips
Here's how we make the most of each hunt
Teaching Your Dog the Whoa Command - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
SportDOG Basic Training DVD Chapter 5: SportDOG Brand Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken walks you through teaching your pointing dog the "Whoa" command. This is equivalent to "stay" for most hunting dogs, but will tell your pointing dog to stay on point and not assume the standing position. Tom will...
Teaching Your Dog the Down Command - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
SportDOG Basic Training DVD Chapter 7: SportDOG Brand Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken walks you through the steps of teaching your dog the down command using an electronic dog training collar. This command is critical to hunting dogs and dogs alike.
How to Teach Your Dog the Heel Command - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
SportDOG Basic Training DVD Chapter 2: SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken walks you through teaching your hunting dog the "heel" command and using a remote training collar as reinforcement.
Keep Your Dog on Track - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Brand training tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken goes over the basics of keeping your hunting dog on track of the appropriate game in the hunting field.
Pup's First Hunt - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Training Tip (Originally Aired on Pheasants Forever Televsision) SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken gives tips on your pup's first hunt. A gun dog's first time in the field should set him up to enjoy hunting for the rest of his life.
Trailing Down Game - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) SportDOG Pro Staffer Tom Dokken gives an overview of teaching your dog to trail downed game.
Tips on Gun Training With Your Dog - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Brand Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) Tom Dokken shares his insight into gun training your hunting dog. Gun training is one of the most important parts of training your hunting dog, so don't rush the process. Allow about two weeks to have your gun...
Using a Remote Beeper - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken walks you through the basics of using a remote beeper to track your dog.
Upland Hunting in High Cover - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken gives tips on using remote beeper to track and train your hunting dog.
Fitness Training for Your Gun Dog - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Brand Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken gives tips on getting yourself and your gun dog in shape for the hunting season.
In Control for Safety - Video
by Tom Dokken
In this SportDOG Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasant's Forever Television) SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken gives tips on using your remote collar to protect your hunting dog.
Last Out. First In. - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken gives tips on starting and ending your hunt to keep your hunting dogs safe
