Shed Dog Hunting

[quadcrazy69]

I'm looking at starting a Northwest Chapter for the North American Shed Hunting Dog Association. I'm looking for people who have trained their dogs to hunt for sheds. Please get in touch with me if you are interested in joining such a club and if you're interested in participating in a trial.

sheddoghunter@gmail.com

[antlerking]

sounds cool it slot of work but pretty cool 2 c em picking  up the bone

[blacktail luv]

I actually thought about taking my pup back to Minnesota for a competition last year but couldn't justify the expense.  This will be her third season shed hunting with me.  I can't imagine shed hunting without her now she finds a lot. 

[DBHAWTHORNE]

Just bought a pup to train up for this purpose.. marking this thread..so I can stay updated.

[Gunsmoke]

Sounds like a cool  idea, I have a 5 month old yellow lab that I have been working with.

[sirmissalot]

I would be really interested. Have a pup that will be ready to pickup end of February.

[Huntbear]

I am currently training my GWP ... marking for future reference.

[Holg3107]

I've got a 5.5 month old chocolate lab "Theo" that I'm working on training to be a shed hunter. Here's a pic of him at 9 weeks with some bone getting his first taste. I know have about 3-4 sheds hidden all over the yard and everytime he finds one and brings it to me he gets a special treat. Not real sure how else to train the little guy. Whe we are working I just say "find the shed" and he starts hunting. We'll see come spring when we start to do some hiking in areas that hold some deer. I'm not really a big shed hunter, just happen to find 10-12 per year wile I'm out hiking so I'm hoping Theo will up my chances a bit.

[shedmaster]

Great idea I would definitely join!! I owe quite a few sheds to my dog! He picks upmore than I do sometimes ..

[quadcrazy69]

I'll need about 10 participants to put together a trial. I'm not getting a lot of feedback or interest, so it might take a while. Please be patient and check back here often. Spread the word. This is the fastest growing sport for sporting dogs on the East coast.

[trophyhunt]

I've got a 5.5 month old chocolate lab "Theo" that I'm working on training to be a shed hunter. Here's a pic of him at 9 weeks with some bone getting his first taste. I know have about 3-4 sheds hidden all over the yard and everytime he finds one and brings it to me he gets a special treat. Not real sure how else to train the little guy. Whe we are working I just say "find the shed" and he starts hunting. We'll see come spring when we start to do some hiking in areas that hold some deer. I'm not really a big shed hunter, just happen to find 10-12 per year wile I'm out hiking so I'm hoping Theo will up my chances a bit.

I'm pretty sure there are cd's out there to help train your pup on antler hunting. One thing I've heard is to not let them chew on the antlers, don't touch the antlers with your bare hands (they smell your scent not the antlers) and hide the antlers days before you have him find them so any scent from you is no longer there. Very cute dog, I have chocolat labs and we used to breed our female. Nothing like have 10 little puppies chase you around the yard, yes that's my only gay moment!!

[buckmaster_wa]

I am interested in this.

I have a 5month old GWP I have been training. So far he is doing great.
Heres a pic of him at 11 weeks old.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

Tom Dokken has a video but don't waste your money. Everything he has to say on his DVD he says right here. I bought the DVD thinking there might be more....not so much

HuntEmUp.com - Antler Tracking / Shed Dog Seminar with Tom Dokken (Part 1)

HuntEmUp.com - Antler Tracking / Shed Dog Seminar with Tom Dokken (Part 2)


I did buy a few Bill Hillman DVD's that I am finding to be very valuable (though they are expensive). They a aren't specifically for shed hunting but I think it's helping build a solid foundation in my dog.

[antlerking]

pretty easy2 do just put in the time and its very rewarding  my dog found probably  half of my 2012 total last year  work with them and stick 2 the routine and reward with beef jerky he seems to find more when I have treats

[antlerking]

I have about 50 pics and video of him in action I will try 2 load it up on here