Author Topic: Dog whisltes (Read 606 times)

matt d · « **on:** October 07, 2003, 07:54:12 AM »

I am looking for a dog whislte to use so I don't have to yell when my dog is off hunting. What kind of whistles should I be looking at and where do I find them? Thanks

Myk · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2003, 08:18:18 AM »

I have a two sided horn whistle. One side is a peeper the other side has a pea.
I got mine from Cabela's.

If you can't find a dual sided one get a peeper type if you dog works close or one with a pea if the dog works out far.
It also depends on what you are using for the commands. I find it's harder to produce a double peep with the pea side.
But for me and a springer it works with the pea because a long blow is the come back so he's either lost or out too far. The short peep and double peep are for hupping (sitting) and turning so he's close and the peeper side works.

My dog works better with the whistle, especially while in the field. It seems to get through the will to hunt better than voice commands.

I suggest getting and carrying an extra of whatever you get.

matt d · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2003, 09:07:09 AM »

Thanks for the help MYK! Have you heard anything about those reed whistles?

Myk · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2003, 10:25:28 AM »

No, but now I'm interested. I play sax so I can control reeds pretty well and the way my dog takes whistle commands I could probably work him up to more than three short/long, single/double blows.

matt d · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2003, 01:24:41 PM »

Maybe you could get him to dance. You could go on the road. Get enough money to buy more guns or dogs.

We may be on to something!