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Other Hunting => Hound Hunting => Topic started by: Machias on September 07, 2018, 03:55:04 PM

Title: Dog food
Post by: Machias on September 07, 2018, 03:55:04 PM: What's everyone like to feed their dogs when they are hunting them hard? How about in the offseason? Same food, just less or do you switch? Thanks!
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: CementFinisher on September 08, 2018, 08:49:13 AM: Hunting hard I feed Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete with AniMed CoMega Supreme. If they are losing weight they get raw meat as well.
In the off season if they get chunky ill go to Kirkland Signature Healthy Weight Formula, at a reduced amount
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: Machias on September 08, 2018, 10:00:57 AM: Thanks, I was feeding Black Gold Performance but had trouble getting it from Chewys, so I switched to Taste of the Wild.
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: CementFinisher on September 08, 2018, 09:58:17 PM: Ive heard good things about black gold. ive wanted to try the puppy formula but yes its hard to source
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: 10mmg on September 08, 2018, 10:18:59 PM: We use the billjac or eukanuba. Keep the same food all year just adjust volume during hard activity days.
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: nwwanderer on September 09, 2018, 08:08:19 AM: I would use what they like, vary amounts with activity and supplement with flax seed oil for added energy and essential fatty acids plus a B vitamin complex when really working them. A tiny amount of the fat and vitamins goes a long way.
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: Bluemoon on September 09, 2018, 08:16:37 AM: I am a huge fan of Taste of the Wild. I run a string of 13 dogs during the hunting season. From early season Sharpies at 85 degrees to late season Roosters at negative 25 the dogs thrive on it. I have been feeding it for the past 8 years never an issue with it.
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: bearpaw on September 09, 2018, 08:42:14 AM: Quote from: Machias on September 08, 2018, 10:00:57 AM
Thanks, I was feeding Black Gokd Performance but had trouble getting it from Chewys, so I switched to Taste of the Wild.

My son sells Black Gold, we get a monthly delivery, we always have some on hand. If you get in a bind contact me.
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: Machias on September 09, 2018, 08:57:58 AM: Quote from: bearpaw on September 09, 2018, 08:42:14 AM
Quote from: Machias on September 08, 2018, 10:00:57 AM
Thanks, I was feeding Black Gokd Performance but had trouble getting it from Chewys, so I switched to Taste of the Wild.

My son sells Black Gold, we get a monthly delivery, we always have some on hand. If you get in a bind contact me.

Awesome, thanks Dale!
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: Cougartail on September 09, 2018, 10:29:30 AM: Personally, I buy the cheapest stuff I can buy until hunting season starts. Then I shoot the dogs.. My dogs are coyotes :chuckle:
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: ian_padron on September 09, 2018, 12:50:14 PM: Taste of the Wild is where it's at. I have a 70 lb golden that is an absolute brick *censored*house, if you shaved him he honestly would probably look like a pitbull LOL

When he's really busting his ass hiking or during hunting season, I'll throw a can of sardines on top of his food and give him some boiled chicken.

All kinds of gains, it's sad that more guys don't take their dogs nutrition seriously. It has a massive effect on their performance and lifespan.

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Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: Wingin it on September 10, 2018, 07:47:11 PM: Another vote for Taste of the Wild here. Switched from Pro-plan a year and a half ago and haven't looked back. The dogs do well on it and they like it too.
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: Backstrap on January 04, 2019, 08:04:09 PM: Dr. Tim momentum, straight up 4 months a year, mixed 2/1 with diamond chicken and rice in the off season.
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: coop2424 on January 04, 2019, 08:14:48 PM: Quote from: ian_padron on September 09, 2018, 12:50:14 PM
Taste of the Wild is where it's at. I have a 70 lb golden that is an absolute brick *censored*house, if you shaved him he honestly would probably look like a pitbull LOL

When he's really busting his ass hiking or during hunting season, I'll throw a can of sardines on top of his food and give him some boiled chicken.

All kinds of gains, it's sad that more guys don't take their dogs nutrition seriously. It has a massive effect on their performance and lifespan.

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That’s a nice looking golden!!
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: tlbradford on January 04, 2019, 09:02:10 PM: I use Diamond Naturals lamb and rice.
Title: Re: Dog food
Post by: Jason on January 04, 2019, 09:04:08 PM: Taste of the Wild is what our Beagles get.