It’s That Time!

Hey everyone…believe it or not the 2014-15 Dove and Duck seasons are upon us and quail season is right around the corner! You can follow this link for the current rules and regs in the State of Florida: http://myfwc.com/media/2623073/MigratoryBirdRegulations.pdf

If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to get your retriever or pointer in shape and ready for the season. Please everyone be mindful of the still summer like heat present for the early waterfowl season and dove phases. Keep in mind your dog isn’t nearly as efficient at managing the heat as you are. Keep a close eye on them and shut them down as soon as their might be any signs of them beginning to overheat. Let common sense prevail!

Like with any good athlete, I always recommend a ‘training camp’ for your hunting dog. This is a great idea to ease them back into hunting condition and sharpen their skill sets. Whether you’ve trained with us before or might want to come visit us for the first time, Go Long has plenty of kennel space and training availability for your dogs tune-up leading into this years hunting seasons.

If you have any questions about how we can help you and your dog, please don’t hesitate to contact us!!

Good training and hunting,

Scot

Bad Habits

One thing I hear a lot from my new clients is “Well, my pup has developed a couple of bad habits.” And the first thing that runs through my head is “Well, what did you do to cause them?”

I firmly believe that any bad habits are the result of a failure on our part as an owner or trainer to keep them from manifesting themselves. A pup doesn’t have a built in instinct to gnaw on that table leg or chew up those $100 pair of loafers. Yes, pups naturally want to chew on things, but it is up to us to decide which of those things we allow them to chew on.

The best way I can tell folks to prevent their dogs from developing bad habits is to never let them start. If you never allow pup a chance to taste that sweet italian leather, then chances are pretty good he or she won’t develop the bad habit of chewing on it. The same goes for any other dog related behavior you can think of. If you allow pup to learn to do something, you had better be prepared to deal with the consequences of them doing it as well as having one hell of a time teaching them to ‘unlearn’ the behavior.

Accomplishing this objective requires due diligence on our part and means no compromises…never put your pup in a position to learn something you don’t want them to. Therein lies the core of our responsibilities as pet owners and is essential to both persons and dogs ultimate safety and happiness.

Good Training,

WSY

So…what about this training stuff?

Welcome to the Go Long Gun Dogs blog site. Within these pages I hope you will find something that will help you to gain a little better understanding about what makes your dog tick (maybe not the best choice of words…but I think you know what I mean!). No matter what role your four-legged companion plays in your household…frisbee catcher…bird fetcher…of just plain king of the couch extraordinaire, they rely on us to give them proper direction and training to make life enjoyable for us and them alike. Take the time and effort to develop your canine into a well trained companion that is truly a joy to be around…your hunting buddies, the mail man or your favorite pair of shoes will definitely thank you! More importantly, your pet will develop a sense of purpose and direction and I think you will be amazed at the things you will both be able to accomplish as a result.

Good training,

WSY