How to Break a Bird Dog From Chasing Deer

Bird dogs are natural hunters and prefer the brilliant outdoors instead of lounging around a house. Introduce the dog to the sport of hunting at a young age for premium training and a deep respect for his master. Once properly trained, the dog is eager to hunt and please his master. Most bird dogs train to hunt birds, but they will pursue other animals such as rabbits, raccoons and deer. Break your dog from hunting animals that may be a threat to his safety by additional training.

Instructions

    • 1

      Wrap the dog's shock collar around his neck and make sure it is in the "on" position. The collar will be your source of control over teaching the dog not to chase deer.

    • 2

      Locate a field where deer are plentiful. Leave the dog in the car while an area is scouted to find deer. Try to spook the deer so they run across a field leaving a noticeable scent.

    • 3

      Release the dog to the area the deer crossed. Point him to track the trail. When the dog starts to follow the deer scent, press the lowest level of shock to the collar. Press the second level of shock control if the dog does not respond. Keep using the collar, slowly intensifying the shock, until the dog stops chasing the trail.

    • 4

      Use the same technique when the dog chases a live deer instead of a scent. The dog may be excited and need to have a higher shock than simply chasing a scent.

    • 5

      Train the dog consistently with both methods until he finally associates discomfort with deer. Younger dogs may respond better to early training; while older dogs may require longer periods of training to learn.