Best Dog for Metal Detecting

[Sir Gala Clad]

Hunting alone on a remote beach can at times be dangerous because of the high
resale value of the equipment you are carrying.
As I cannot carry a firearm for protection, which I would prefer, I will have to use other methods.

What are the best attributes or breed of dog to use.
How do you train a dog assistant for metal detecting (Dry Sand, Wet Sand, Shallow Water)?

 

[dts52]

Here’s my “digger”
She’s resting before the next big hunt.
dts
ps - yes, those are 3 dog beds, think my wife spoils her?
pps - she hasn’t found ANYTHING to date except mice and chipmunks

 

[dts52]

Yes, I carry a Japanese hoary hoary (diggy diggy) knife in a highly visible bright orange scabbard hung Rambo style (except handle up) across chest. The key to deterrence is making it very obvious that you can and will defend yourself.







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I was hunting with a buddy recently and had my hori-hori knife inside my rubber boot with the handle sticking out. I carry it that way so when I bend over to dig a target, the knife is right there at the level of my hand. My buddy, who is a LEO, saw it and said “Holy s#/t is that a boot knife?” But laughed when I showed him. Just goes to show how formidable the hori-hori appears. And in an actual “situation” would be a very effective weapon. No one would notice the pistol in my pocket but they would certainly see that “knife”.
HH
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