October 8th, 2010 by Jenny

To teach a dog how to hunt, you’ll need specific training tools to get the job done.  A common tool towards this end is a bird launcher.  Dogtra makes a variety of these that you’ll be able to use to get your training needs filled.  

Whether you are in need of a remote launcher or a stationary launcher (depending on the type of birds you are hunting), Dogtra bird launchers has the right one to meet your individual needs.

Dogtra Bird Launcher: Pheasant Launcher

Training a dog to flush upland birds like pheasant can be much easier when you use a launcher like the Dogtra Pheasant.  This launcher can be used to train to hunt, flush, or even point and honor the point. 

The Dogtra Pheasant Launcher:
Can be used with a remote,
Is fully adjustable for low, high, or anywhere in-between launching,
Will help train your dog to flush prey.

This remote bird launcher can be the ideal way to help you train your gun dog in the field.

Dogtra: Quail Bird Launcher

Smaller upland birds like quail are often more difficult to train a dog for hunting.  If this is your quarry, the Dogtra Quail Bird Launcher is likely the system you’ve been looking for.  This launcher works very well with a remote and also allows you to make calls and sounds, training your dog in the things to watch for in hunting the elusive quail.

Dogtra Bird Launcher: Dogtra Remote Release

This Dogtra system may be used with all types of bird launching systems as well as a dummy launching system.  If you are interested in teaching your dog to use dummy launchers (such as the Gunners Up or Wingers systems) this Dogtra Remote Release launcher can help train him to be effective in the field.  This system offers a variety of different bird sounds and may be used for dummy launches (high into the air) or may be used with the quail or pheasant launchers (low level launches).  This release can be used with different receivers helping prepare your dog for what he will be encountering when hunting with you.

Whatever system you decide to use, training your dog will be much easier for it.  Using remote launching can take your dog’s training to the next level and eliminate the need for multiple trainers (and confusing scents), making your training for your dog much more effective.

All Dogtra launchers include a built-in receiver, so you can easily locate the dummy you launched by just pressing a locater key.  Dogtra launch systems also allow up to six launchers to be controlled from one transmitter at the same time, making them more ideal for training your hunting dogs.  Some other great hunting dog supplies include: the Dogtra 200NCP GOLD and the Innotek ADV 1002.