Miscellaneous Articles

Submissive Urination

Submissive or nervous urination is a spontaneous reaction to excitement or to another more dominant figure. Usually submissive urination occurs when a young dog becomes excited, such as when greeting a master, family member or another dog, which is considered to be dominant. The pup will spontaneously urinate and usually will exhibit a submissive posture, such as exposing his abdomen, lowering his head and crouching or belly crawling.

Tips for Finding Your Lost Dog

All dog owners fear losing a pet or hunting dog. Dogs can become lost due to a variety of reasons including being in a strange place, running away or theft. Older dogs can become disoriented due to physical factors such as loss of hearing or diminished sight. Here are some proven methods of increasing the chances of getting a lost dog back:

1. Call your local Police Department or Sheriff’s Office, if your municipality has an Animal Control Officer, notify him directly and report the dog missing. If hunting on state or federal lands, notify the Park Rangers and Fish and Game officials.
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   Tips for Preventing a Lost Dog

   Here are some tips for reducing the chances of losing your pet or hunting dog:
   
   1. While outdoors at home, never leave your dog unattended for long periods of time.
      
   2. If you keep your dog in an outdoor kennel or fenced in yard, make sure it is secure. Regularly check for loose posts, wire or holes your dog has dug.
      
   3. While traveling, always keep your dog in a plastic travel type kennel.
      
   4. While traveling, never allow your dog to be loose in an open pickup bed.
      
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      The Commandments of Firearms (or Gun) Safety

      Firearm safety is up to you, make a habit of reviewing ’The Commandments of Firearms (or Gun) Safety’, that we were all taught when introduced to the sport, and practicing them each time you go afield.
      
      1). Treat every gun as if it were loaded and ready to fire!
      Always keep your finger off of the trigger and out of the trigger guard unless you intend on actually firing the gun. Always keep the gun’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction. A safe direction is one in which an accidental discharge would not result in injury to you or anyone else. Both visually and mechanically (work the gun’s action while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and keeping your finger out of the trigger guard) inspect the firearm to ensure it is unloaded before assuming so!
      
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