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jcorcoran

Congratulations Joe! Awesome accomplishment. I can't wait to hear you tell us about it in your words.

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Cow hooves. They are inexpensive and my dog loves them, they seem to last quite a while. They can get a little smelly when wet.

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Had a great trip to Goteborg, but it is a long way from the mountains. I need to find time to explore, perhaps next year. Some of the people I work with go north to hunt moose and elk.

Sounds like a good year to hunt. Good luck and have fun. Post some pictures when you get a chance.

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Petter, How far north do you go to hunt? Oddly enough I am in Goteborg on business. I now work for a Swedish company and will probably be coming to Goteborg 2 - 3times a year. This is my second trip and from what I have seen it is a beautiful country. I would love to go north to the mountains someda...

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I have had good luck with the unstuffed furry toys. No stuffing to pull out and for some reason my Brittany likes to carry it around, but doesn't shred it like she does with stuffed toys. Look up Crazy Critter stuffing free dog toys, I have 2 and they have lasted 6 + months. Kong also makes good toy...

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Decisive and almost 9 million votes.

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On page 6, in the Gun Dog Mailbag.

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My Britt does the same thing, more of a mouthing the bed which leads to chewing and tearing. We only let her in when we are there and she is restricted to a corner by the door, usually with a lead. I make sure she has a toy or two, including these soft animal toys that have no stuffing. She loves to...

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Here is a funny story. I have a small loft of homers for training and I am down to only 6. I have been flying them frequently while my dog is away. Because I am down to only 6 I have been paying close attention to their numbers. I am going to need them in a month. I flew them on Monday evening and o...

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My 2 year old female is fairly lean and 33 pounds.

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The Sierras are fantastic. I love that part of the state, but it has been a while since I have been up that way.
It has been amazingly cool in the southland this summer, even inland, probably not fair to mention on the board.

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Nice pictures, looks like everyone had fun. A tired pup is a good thing.
Pretty country, what part of NoCal are you in?

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You are lucky the bird is still alive. I have had it happen to me a few times. Once when I was flying my pigeons, they were split up doing circles around the house and my kids and I were watching. Out of nowhere came this hawk at 100mph and blasted the pigeon mid air, there was a huge puff of feathe...

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I went through a similar thing earlier this year. About a month after the end of her heat, her nipples and mammary glands were swollen and she was even lactating a little. She barely ate anything in the mornings and was a little slower than usual. The eating would come and go. She also was doing the...

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You might try putting food out in a dish on the landing area and some just inside the door. I read somewhere that they can see red well so I use a red Frisbee with food in it. That has worked for me. The food gets them onto the landing area, they see their friends inside and go through the trap into...

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The great thing about the forum is that you get a lot of different opinions and ideas. Some good and some that leave you scratching your head. That is what the original post asked for, methods that have worked for people. Ray and Dashin gave posted what worked for them rather than saying see a train...

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Based on some recommendations I bought a Tri-Tronics Upland special. I wanted a longer range collar and was willing to spend a little more. I love it. I have not used the beeper yet. I might break it out this fall. The collar is consistent, easy to use, expandable to 3 dogs, charges quickly and seem...

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kninebirddog wrote:Go with me
come to me

And most important be still

I am new at this, but this hits the nail right on the head and makes a lot of sense to me. Here is important, It's nice to have a dog that wants to come to you. I'd add be the leader and make it fun.

jcorcoran

What Knine said is right on. Go to the clinic early. It will give your dog a chance to settle and will give you a chance to watch the handlers work. I have only been to 2 snake breaks, but I was impressed with the handlers. They see it all and the ones I worked with read the dog well. If they are go...

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I am glad that it went well for you and was a good experience. I did it for the first time last year and learned a lot and met some good people in the process.

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Good looking dog. I love those eyes. Great name too.

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Nice!

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There is also a small breeder in Southern California, http://www.braccoitalianodogs.com/ She is very active in the San Diego NAVHDA. I have seen her dogs in the field at training days, they look goofy, but they hunt and move pretty well. That is Ericka Dennis I believe. I interviewed her for my boo...

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The e-collar is a great tool to reinforce commands at a distance. It sounds like you have been following a system and probably have a good solid training foundation and should be able to introduce the e-collar easily. Only use the collar to reinforce and correct commands the dog already knows. I sta...

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There is also a small breeder in Southern California, http://www.braccoitalianodogs.com/

She is very active in the San Diego NAVHDA. I have seen her dogs in the field at training days, they look goofy, but they hunt and move pretty well.

jcorcoran

Cajun is right, the deuce takes time. Don't rush it with a puppy. It seems like my dog has to run a little before pooping every time. Watch your dogs timing also, mine is like a clock, she eats and within 20 minutes she poops. If she runs around, it happens faster. The crate should be a safe place f...

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Being a newbie, I found that hunt tests are a pretty good way to get your feet wet and meet some other dog people. Some of my friends with Vizslas got me to go to their clubs hunt test to check it out. Then I signed up for the local Brittany club hunt test a few weeks later. It was a good experience...

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He is still young. It is hard to say where you are on pace with training without knowing how much work you have done. At about 6 months I realized I had to change what I was doing with my Brittany and be more consistent and more frequent with training. Keep the training short and focused. Keep the c...

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My 2 year old Brittany has had a false pregnancy and she is finally getting back to normal. My question is will this change her heat cycle? I expect her to come back into heat again in September, but will the false pregnancy shift it one way or another?

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After all you have been through with her, I sure hope she gets through it. Is she still on antibiotics? Hopefully anything left in there gets encapsulated and stops moving around. It is not a good feeling. You sure are doing your best to take care of her. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.

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There was a thread on it earlier as well, I don't know how to link to it, the title was "Interesting AKC article on grass seed migration in dogs"
Check out http://www.meanseeds.com
Nasty stuff. The seeds are barbed and do not come back out without a fight.

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The dawn soap, peroxide and baking soda works great. The one time so far my dog got hit she got it right in the face. I didn't want to get the mix near her eyes so the smell didn't totally go away. I ended up washing her again the next day with a kids shampoo and it did a good job. I don't remember ...

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After following the last lump on her side thread, I have been holding my breath. My Brittany had a lump on her flank in nearly the exact same spot. I can exhale at least part of the way now, I just got a call from the vet saying that they pulled an inch long foxtail out of her. It has been a process...

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I think my Stella may have a seed or something in her. In March I took her to the vet for a good size lump on her side right at the end of the ribcage that came up out of nowhere. There was no indication of penetration He did a fine needle aspiration and looked at the cells, almost all neutrophils w...

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Keep training sessions short and focused. Be patient and keep your mouth closed. I am new at this, and am still learning something everyday.
Just because the books says so doesn't mean it is going to happen that way with your dog that day. Did I mention patience.

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Here in SoCal I have gone to a snake break clinic put on by Natural Solutions, http://socalrattlesnakeavoidancetraining.com/ for the past 2 years. I have only been to their clinics so I don't have anything to compare it with, but I have been impressed. I just went again on Sunday. They use a few dif...

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As others have said the e collar will work well if used and introduced correctly. You have to have a plan, electricity alone will not fix it. The dog has to know what the command means for you to be able to use the collar effectively. My dog decided to become a bolter when she hit about 6 months old...

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My brittany did the same thing for a while. I made it a point that everyone in the house, wife and 2 kids should start working with the dog a little and feeding her. The dog still is a little more playful and goofy with my kids, ages 7 and 4, but I think knows her place in the family. If I am around...

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I am glad to hear he is doing well. About a month ago I noticed a huge lump on the side of my young brittany, right at the back of her rib cage. It just came up quickly out of nowhere and seemed to be getting bigger. A trip to the vet and a biopsy revealed some blood, fluid and lots of white blood c...

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I have a female Brittany that will turn 2 in a few months. I have gotten a lot of good advice and tips from the forum. Aside from needing more time on birds, training is going well. She has the basics down, but as I start to demand more I wonder if my corrections are as good as they could be. I woul...

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My Britt is almost 2 and did the exact same thing for the first year. I would take her to run with other dogs and she went crazy playing. She wasn't around too many other dogs when she was young and not as well socialized as I should have let her be. It is just dogs being dogs and playing. She has g...

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I recommend stopping the biting now. Do not tolerate it, it is normal puppy behavior but should be stopped before they think it is OK. It isn't cute and it will get worse if you let it. Whatever method you choose, fingers in the mouth, pinching the muzzle, be consistent with the reprimand every time...

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Interesting story about a border collie and her vocabulary. Dog are amazing, I think she knows more words than some of my friends.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/science/18dog.html

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My advice is to put an end to it now, before he gets bigger and learns his behavior is OK. Be consitent with your corrections and stay on top of it. Don't let the dog get away with any unwanted behavior. If you can't police it, crate him until you can. Don't lock him completely because he has to lea...

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These are more than $50, but well built. http://www.uplandgear.com/ I have had mine for a few years and use it for everything. The back game pouch comes off and you can use it for trap. I don't usually carry the water bottles, butt hey are handy to add on. I have not ever worn a strap vest, but I he...

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Welcome to the forum. Lots of good information and good people. I picked up my new Britt a little overa year ago. Enjoy your new best friend, it is awsome!

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Great videos and some fine looking dogs Oscar. Where are the videos taken?

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I am very new to this game and after a lot of reading both books and on this forum I went with the whoa post. http://www.huntsmith.com/articles/the-whoa-post-redux.html It works. I have just transitioned my 14 month old britt to the e-collar on her belly. When I stimulate, she freezes and holds very...

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So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family...

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+1 on the Wonder Lead. Make sure it is high on the neck just behind the ears. If she continues to fight it put it over one ear, you will be amazed at the control you have. As phermes1 said, when she starts to pull ahead give it a pop and stop walking. Don't lean on it and pull, just a quick pop. Don...

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