Pig dog hunting equipment

A dedicated hunter understands the importance of safety during the hunt. Dogs can sometimes become injured when crossing fences, jumping from the vehicle or from finding, bailing and holding pigs. Therefore, hunters must take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of their dogs.

The following protective items are strongly recommended to keep your pig dog safe during the hunt.

Chest plates and neck collars

Chest plates and neck collars are essential in protecting your dog against injuries caused by a pig. They are designed to cover the dog’s vital areas while allowing your dog to still move freely. Some plates and collars include a pocket to attach a form of illumination and a metal tag that must be engraved with the registered owners’ details. They must also allow for the use of a radio tracking collar.

Hunters must carefully select the most appropriate fit and type of chest plate or collar. Dogs wearing a full chest plate will tire and overheat more quickly, so the hunter must limit the length of the chase and must also provide fresh drinking water and a cool place for the dog to rest after the hunt.

Leads

If your dog is not wearing a radio tracking collar, it must always be attached to a lead. The lead must be made of a high strength material that will not tear and must also have a strong metal clip.

Dogs that are on a lead must wear a collar with a name tag attached that shows the dog’s name and the address and telephone number of its registered owner.