Don't feel bad hucklebeary most of the guys around here aren't doing all that good either. I'm good at calling in deer,crows,porcupines and hawks but no dogs as of late. I wash my hunting clothes,camo head to toe,use spray,watch the wind and movement and sit in a stand.
On the other hand during deer/elk season the hunters driving up and down logging roads and guys stompin' through the woods slaughtered the dogs. Doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason why.