Hunting dogs

Summer soon will be upon us, and hunting season is still months away. For the next 12 weeks or more, your hunting dog will be less active than he is during fall and winter. There will be no quail to point, no squirrels or raccoons to tree, no rabbits or deer to chase, no ducks or doves to retrieve. If allowed, your dog will lie around like a human couch potato - fat, dumb and happy …

…regular exercise helps him keep in shape as well. He recommends that if you use a bike, always wear safety gear such as a helmet. His dog once decided to run a rabbit that bolted across the road, leaving him and his bike in a heap when the chase crossed a ditch. Always take along plenty of cool water for dog and handler, and take frequent breaks to get the full effect of roading sessions.