Watering your Dog in the Field

[Chris Pope]

In the off season I enjoy watching YouTube videos on hunting with bird dogs. A pet peave has developed because I frequently see dogs watered from a squeeze bottle with their head held high (see first photo.)

I think it's better to let the water trickle into their mouth while the dogs head is held low (second photo.)

High head almost always causes the dog to yak, cough and suck in air especially when the dog is real thirsty. Low head (which requires the handler to bend over) generally does not.

Perhaps others disagree. Welcome your thoughts. I realize this is not a major life or death issue but just just has me wondering.