South Dakota for five days

[DIESELDAN]

I'm going to South Dakota for five days with my gsp and my 1/2 lab 1/2 golden retreiver. What do you guys make sure you have with for a good hunt, as far as dog supplies. We should be hunting fairly hard but my dogs are in good shape.

DeiselDan

[reddog]

I can tell you from experience this year, that your dogs are going to get all tore up with the dry conditions.. Make sure to use a vest. My young GSP is pretty durable on the feet and chest and was beat up pretty good after two days.. My old GSP I only hunted one day, as her chest was raw.

[newoodhntr]

We always pack a brush and scissors for all the burrs exspecially for the lab mix. It helps to trim the long hair from the bottom of their paws. Also don't forget to carry water bottles for you and the dogs.We are leaving Sunday and hunting five days just west of Mitchell.

[MuleShack]

I can tell you from experience this year, that your dogs are going to get all tore up with the dry conditions.. Make sure to use a vest. My young GSP is pretty durable on the feet and chest and was beat up pretty good after two days.. My old GSP I only hunted one day, as her chest was raw.

I might be in trouble then...I tried to run a chest protector on my big male gsp last year and the first day he got his armpits rubbed raw from the protector. He's got the front leg muscles with a narrow stature so not a lot of room between his front legs for a vest.

The vest I have should work on my 1 year old female, she is a little wider in the chest area.

Do they make a neoprene type protector that doesn't wrap around the whole body?

[Pherris]

Mule, I trimmed the holes on the chest protector with a scissors to make the opening bigger then wrapped duct tape around it several times to create a smoother edge and while it did not completely eliminate the rub it reduced it by about 90%. We also put Vaseline around the mouth and eye's ( not on the nose) and it helps minimize the cuts on the face. We apply it a hour or so before the hunting starts Also looks like 60+ temps on Saturday so the vest may heat he dog up faster. We always carry rubbing alcohol to pour on the paws and arm pits if the dog shows any signs of overheating. It cools them fast. I will be hunting in Spink county SD. Hope everyone has a safe and successful hunt.

Good Hunting!,

[gspman]

Vaccination papers, dog first aid kit, skunk remover, high energy treats, a dog food you know they will eat, comfortable sleeping spot, ecollar, beeper collar, a good lead or check cord. I could go on and on.

[rundrave]

also map out the area or areas your going to be in. Lots of small towns etc dont have vets let alone one that will be open on a weekend (especially sundays)

Worse case scenario you get a bad cut from a fence, run into a snake or other varmit. Those valuable minutes waisted trying to locate the nearest vet may be pivotal depending on your situation.

[reddog]

If youre hunting river country, bring along a multi tool, or a needlenose..

Limited cover has also concentrated the skunks, and porcupines..

[GSP4ME]

I always pack some of the moist food to mix in with the regular food. Helps them eat it better. I would personally rotate dogs as well. I have two males that I FT all late winter and spring and train at least 3days a week almost all summer and after a couple of full days of hunting they are shot. Rotate and you keep dogs fresh and hunting better. Bag balm for the paws and the first aid kit. Going to be hot out there this weekend in the high 60 low 70 range. Tough on the dogs

[leechlake]

for the lab/golden there is a comb like "brush" that is great for burrs. the teeth are a bit wider than a human comb and it's metal. Each burr combs out much easier with a little effort with this brush.

If you have some time to kill in the am stop at a local farm supply store and they will have them in the horse section for sure.