Thread: Is the Deer Dog Blueprint any good?

Originally Posted by BobbyP

How useful do you find the dog with bow hunting? I know the dog will track and indicate the same as if you were using a firearm but how do you find having to get so much closer to shot with the bow whilst you have the dog present?

With the right training one option is to get the dog to sit with a hand signal while you move in closer. I have sit, lie down, and come hand signals for my dog

Originally Posted by Cigar

With the right training one option is to get the dog to sit with a hand signal while you move in closer. I have sit, lie down, and come hand signals for my dog

Do you know if this is something that the Deer Dog Blueprint teaches?

Originally Posted by BobbyP

Do you know if this is something that the Deer Dog Blueprint teaches?

I'm pretty sure it is in there, but it's pretty easy to teach. Lots of practice, starting with verbal commands, then adding the hand signals, then drop the verbal command. The hardest bit is getting the dog to stay (quietly!) until you give the release signal