Dog blind ?

[tornado]

Why did you guys put the dog blind in a case that zips up? That thing is a pain, a simple bag with a draw string at the top would be so much easier if you ask me. Sorry, just a small b.

Also, have you guys thought about a neotub for this blind as well? I know that it wouldn't be a huge help seeing what the dog would drag in, but it sure could help on some days.

[Nick James]

I just got my Dog finisher today, and i personally love the carrying case. I think it is tuff sometimes to get items rolled up enoughf to stuff in a drawstring bag. Just my two cents...

Happy hunting!

[Travis Mueller]

I am not sure how you would make a neotub for a dog blind being is you need a hole for the dog to come out in.

[JEDJR]

Originally posted by Travis Mueller:
I am not sure how you would make a neotub for a dog blind being is you need a hole for the dog to come out in.Travis, Same thing I was thinking and with the door opening going all the way to the floor, a neo tub would have to be higher to hold water out and would block/eliminate a lot of the opening.
Would also cause a problem with the stakes that hold the blind taunt/stable on the ground.

[ January 18, 2006, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: JEDJR ]

[Eric Larsgaard]

We are looking into products that will help keep your dog out of the water while hunting in those type of situations.

Keep posted. We are expanding our line of dog products this year.

Eric

[Christian Curtis]

I too have heard several ideas being tossed around as far as ways to keep the pooch out of the water. I'm sure Carrington, Tacket, and the rest of Avery's Team Waterdog will come up with something practical and functional.

[bigguns]

While we're on the subject, how about making an XXL blind? Something that will 'house' a 110# Chessie in the field.

[chad belding]

A bigger blind is a good idea. What dimensions are you looking for? Fill us in and we will go to the drawing board.

Good Huntin!

Chad Belding
Avery Outdoors

[bigguns]

30"wide x 44"long x 20-22" high. Possibly with a semi-rigid/foldable frame.

[bigguns]

Let me amend my last post.

I realize that the dimensions are pretty close to the Finisher Dog Blind. Wider and taller are key. Likewise, my experience has been that a frame of aluminum tubing, as used in the Finisher Ground Blind, would be better suited to the larger dogs. Using an aluminum frame that 'snapped' together like the lid on the Power Hunter would work. I'd suggest multiple support rods - top, bottom and sides. You need to provide more rigidity for the larger dogs. My Chessie thrashed a Finisher and he's crate trained, as well as trained not to 'launch' from the blind.

[Tony Vandemore]

bigguns, you might be better off gutting out an old VW Bug and using it! ;) That is a big dog, how long does it take him to run through a 40lb sack of food?

[ January 19, 2006, 07:40 AM: Message edited by: Tony Vandemore ]

[tornado]

I like the sound of that.

I've seen the new bumpers! WOW!! I can't wait to try one of those things out.

After thinking about it, I wonder if I could use a sled to put it on/in.

[ January 19, 2006, 07:43 AM: Message edited by: tornado ]

[bigguns]

Tony,

Big dog - yes. Fat or overweight - no. This dog gets run and exercised daily. His bloodline, both sire and dam,are all big bodied/heavy boned. None of the glitzy show dog cr#p. Forget about 'breed standard' when it comes to my CBRM. OBTW, a 35# bag of Candidae Platinum lasts about 2 weeks - and no snacks or table scraps.

As for gutting a VW bug - I could afford one of those antiques, nor fit it in a trailer smile.gif

[Troy Bailey]

I like the bag, packs up nice and neat for me. I haven't had a problem with the size or durability either. My blind gets used alot but 110 pounds would nearly make up two up my girl, not quite but close.

[Justin O'Dell]

Not to steal anyone's post.... but while you guys are talking about improvements to the finisher dog blind. I would like to throw my 2 cents in. The opening for the door is rather small and low. It would seem that if the door isn't sewed so far down it would allow the the dog to get in easier. I think if it was higher it would be less stressful on the older dogs with tired backs and legs. Thus is might make it easier for the larger dogs, without having to make a different blind. My lab fits fine once she's in and turned around. Now the older retiree's look at that blind and then look at me and you can just tell from there look. There is no way in heck I'm crawling in that thing. :D I know, that everyone is worried about concealment, but you give a little of that up by having your buddy in the field with you anyway.
I may just cut the opening and let it be. Just food for the drawing table.

[ January 19, 2006, 09:18 AM: Message edited by: Justin O'Dell ]

[bigguns]

Good point Justin. A larger opening/entry would eliminate some of the need for increased size. Turning around in the blind is the hardest part for my Chessie.

[Tony Vandemore]

Justin and bigguns, you guys both bring up valid points for those with big dogs. Personally, my dog is 60-65 during hunting season and I would like to see a lot smaller blind. Ruff can run laps around the inside of his blind! One that they have to crawl to get in and have to lay down while they are in there. The Finisher Dog Blind we have right now disappears in the field, but what I had in mind would be lower profile still. When a dog has to lay down inside it might help with some dogs inching out of the blind or breaking.

[ January 19, 2006, 10:32 AM: Message edited by: Tony Vandemore ]

[Troy Bailey]

My problem with a bigger entry hole is then trying to hide that bigger hole, same thing goes for a larger blind all together. Like Tony, my dogs are 60lbs and haven't had any troubles.

[Zekeland]

Well said Justin!

Even if there was just a couple of inches xtra on the door opening, it would make the blind more dog friendly. Anything to promote the health of our hunting partners!!

Snow Cover????????

[bigguns]

Tony,
I could probably get my Chessie to crawl in a blind if both ends had doors. As it is, they don't. That said big dogs need to be able to turn around while standing.

[gmac]

go ahead and build a bigger dog blind but don't, DON"T change the finisher dog blind it's perfect I have a 112 # lab and ya he's fat and tears things up, but he loves his blind and hunts from it very well. No issues with the finisher holding up. he trashed a buddys blind for his dog and I got him a finisher to replace it and he has had no issues. great product just as it is.

[Paul Cupka]

I'm all for a snow cover!!! But a NeoTub??? I don't know about you all, but the sooner my boy King gets wet, well- that just means we are having a good shoot!!! A wet Lab with some fowl blood on his mug, heck, thats what it's all about.

[Tony Vandemore]

Definitely would be down with a snow cover!!!!!!

[Nick James]

Ill third that Tony!

[bigguns]

FWIW, I made a snow cover for my Power Hunter from some Nat Gear Snow Camo material. Works great for those 'tweener' days - when the field are between mud brown and snow covered. No UV reflection either. The same could be done for a dog blind.

[Eric Larsgaard]

Good idea on the snow cover for the dog blind.

Eric