Message #552969

[shadygrovehawgdawg]

I'm pretty much like Rednose, I cut up hot dogs and have them in a baggy in my pocket. I like to just let 1 pup at a time loose so they naturally don't get out as far and like to check in more often. When they start coming back to me, I start toning them. When they get to me I make them let me touch them and give them a slice of the hot dog. Once they know I have it they come often. In just a few attempts they are coming at the tone. Hot dog treats become fewer and farther between. I always make them touch me, then I can always catch them. It's an old bird dog trick, no coming close to me and not letting me put my hands on them. I practice this at the house, not the woods. Shocking ability is great, but can and has ruined as many as it's helped. This tone button is a great tool. Just another thought or idea. Thanks.