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by jhorak
Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:04 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

I wouldn't beat yourself up too badly- you did get a ribbon! Besides, I'd much rather not get a ribbon because of something I did, than for having an inferior dog. You've clearly got an animal that can take you places, and you'll figure out the game fast enough. I've got a Sizzle pup and was happy t...
by jhorak
Sun Nov 08, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

What part of MN are you in? There are quite a few Spaniel people in the state, and some great resources. Also, while not easy, you can certainly figure this stuff out on your own. Read some of the resources that have already been mentioned, watch some videos, read the green book on trials, and get b...
by jhorak
Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Flint wrote:Very impressive Jordan!

Enjoy!
Thanks! Kind of cool that you saw the conception of the addiction 4 years ago :)
by jhorak
Sun Nov 01, 2015 12:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Image

We came out okay in an extremely difficult and competitive Nationals. Third place, Guns, and Amateur Handler. My other entry got a certificate of completion, but no hardware.
by jhorak
Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

I think you & I think a lot alike. :D I believe a few clubs either are planning to try it or already have. I expect the trend will be for a smaller Cocker club to invite Springers to pump up entries & they would invite Cocker judges & use Cocker cover so most of the CONS you listed would be mitigat...
by jhorak
Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

polmaise wrote:Do they stop to flush in Canada ? or do they get credited for a catch ?
Yes they stop to flush, and a "catch" is not a fault. It's the same rules as a US trial.
by jhorak
Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Good luck Jordan. I'm not much of a Facebooker but I do keep up with your successes. Actually, I have heard some talk about combining Springer & Cocker trials w/ pretty heated opinions on both sides. Curious what you'd think? Dave Flint I think that I'd be okay with it, but I don't know if that's m...
by jhorak
Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

There is a bit more than just Paul that run both. Dan Murray has about 8 Cockers and 10 Springers that he trials (and does well with both). Tom Ness I believe runs in some Springer trials, and there is also Jeff Schwartz and Mark Mercie. The winner of the Cocker champs is also a Springer guy (I beli...
by jhorak
Tue Oct 20, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Anyone else on here going to be at the US Cocker Nationals next week? I have two dogs entered.
by jhorak
Wed Sep 16, 2015 4:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Congrats! That's an awesome accomplishment!! FYI, that qualifies her for this year and next year for nationals. Next year it's in MN, so a bit closer for you. Oh wow I had no idea then I will be there next year. There are a bunch of the cocker folks that were at the trial in Washington heading out ...
by jhorak
Wed Sep 16, 2015 7:50 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Congrats! That's an awesome accomplishment!!

FYI, that qualifies her for this year and next year for nationals. Next year it's in MN, so a bit closer for you.
by jhorak
Sun Jun 07, 2015 7:39 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Should I quit using pigeons?
Replies: 22
Views: 9942

Re: Should I quit using pigeons?

Seems like a good time to post this video.

http://youtu.be/HlJUcJnoNFk
by jhorak
Tue May 19, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Congrats Gundogguy! I hear you've got a nice one there! JHorak Zeta is a hottie. Hope to come to Wisconsin this fall when we start running in Amateur stakes. Then maybe our paths will cross. I try to make it to a springer trial or two just to catch up with friends. Might be busy with Cocker trials ...
by jhorak
Tue May 19, 2015 5:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Congrats Gundogguy! I hear you've got a nice one there!
by jhorak
Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

They'll make you think they're the most well-behaved and easy to train dogs in the world until they get to their second season of hunting. At that point they will decide they now know more than you do and have no need for your intervention in their hunting pursuits. Just wait, it'll happen :) Jake ...
by jhorak
Thu Oct 17, 2013 8:14 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

deleted my post, replaced with a more appropriate response later in the thread.
by jhorak
Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

They'll make you think they're the most well-behaved and easy to train dogs in the world until they get to their second season of hunting. At that point they will decide they now know more than you do and have no need for your intervention in their hunting pursuits. Just wait, it'll happen :) Jake i...
by jhorak
Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Jordan I have seen some of your videos in the past!!!! I had no idea you were on here! Your dogs look awesome, do you trial? Would love to hear more about your pups and your training! I'm not on here too often, but check in occasionally. I mostly just train and hunt a lot, but did put Rocky in one ...
by jhorak
Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840021

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Here's my contribution to the thread. The pack (minus 1 that's been added since last winter) http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd395/JuggernautGundogs/987ba1b3-bc27-421a-898f-6ca07c4763e3_zpsf5a0200d.jpg A limit of Woodcock from last Saturday: http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd395/JuggernautGu...
by jhorak
Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Spaniel Training Help
Replies: 19
Views: 6606

Re: New Spaniel Training Help

There is plenty of advice out there. The problem is, seeing it in print is one thing, but actually implementing it effectively is another thing. If you don't have a group near you that you can learn from, I'd strongly recommend getting a DVD serious that will not only give you training advice, but w...
by jhorak
Tue May 28, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Question for those with spaniel experience
Replies: 51
Views: 15431

Re: Question for those with spaniel experience

I guess I haven't seen these super Boykins you keep referring to. I have seen a number of them at spaniel HTs, and none of them wowed me. I'm not saying they weren't nice, but there was nothing that set them apart from the other spaniels INCLUDING their training. I have also participated in a retri...
by jhorak
Tue May 28, 2013 12:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Question for those with spaniel experience
Replies: 51
Views: 15431

Re: Question for those with spaniel experience

Thanks for all of your gracious clarification in your first paragraph. Obviously I'm just ignorant and don't understand the finer points of handling a dog. Since clearly anything having to do with with Spaniels (both here in the US and in the UK) is complete foolishness, which events are worthy of y...
by jhorak
Tue May 28, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Question for those with spaniel experience
Replies: 51
Views: 15431

Re: Question for those with spaniel experience

I guess I haven't seen these super Boykins you keep referring to. I have seen a number of them at spaniel HTs, and none of them wowed me. I'm not saying they weren't nice, but there was nothing that set them apart from the other spaniels INCLUDING their training. I have also participated in a retrie...
by jhorak
Tue May 28, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Question for those with spaniel experience
Replies: 51
Views: 15431

Re: Question for those with spaniel experience

I wasn't recommending it in the context of urban training. It is not as in-depth as some books, but I found it to be particularly helpful early on. A seasoned dog handler wouldn't find it as useful, I think. So how useful would this be for me? I am a rookie dog handler but I live in a rural setting...
by jhorak
Tue May 28, 2013 9:19 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Question for those with spaniel experience
Replies: 51
Views: 15431

Re: Question for those with spaniel experience

I don't have any problem with the energy level of the dog...I have a year old Cocker out in the kennel right now that has a very similar energy level. Maybe this video was not her best representation, I just wasn't impressed. She certainly interacted with that dog much differently than a Simon Tyer'...
by jhorak
Tue May 28, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Question for those with spaniel experience
Replies: 51
Views: 15431

Re: Question for those with spaniel experience

I wasn't recommending it in the context of urban training. It is not as in-depth as some books, but I found it to be particularly helpful early on. A seasoned dog handler wouldn't find it as useful, I think.
by jhorak
Mon May 27, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Question for those with spaniel experience
Replies: 51
Views: 15431

Re: Question for those with spaniel experience

wow, that video was just painful. I've read a little of her book, and remember not being overly impressed, but I don't think it was bad either. However, her handling of that dog was just appalling. I couldn't watch the whole thing. WAY too much verbal clutter, and I couldn't even figure out what she...
by jhorak
Tue May 07, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field-Bred English Cockers
Replies: 5
Views: 1570

Re: Field-Bred English Cockers

I am on here occasionally. Mostly just a lurker on this forum though. I currently have four of them. Well, actually ten of them as one just had a litter of six. But, it will be back to four when the pups are gone. I love training and hunting them. Fun little dogs. http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums...
by jhorak
Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Spaniels for upland and ducks
Replies: 9
Views: 3773

Re: Spaniels for upland and ducks

On the contrary, I have found a harsh voice scolding is exactly what my Cockers often need. If the dog has good breeding, it should be able to take correction without shutting down. If a dog shuts down when given correction, you're only going to get so far in your training. Very, very few people hav...
by jhorak
Fri Jan 06, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My new English (Field) Cocker
Replies: 32
Views: 13162

Re: My new English (Field) Cocker

Bill, we don't really do events over here like you guys do over there. Makes me kind of jealous... Here's a picture I snapped today while out "hunting". There aren't any birds around here to find, but I had little time to go out and put three dogs down so they'd get a little exercise if nothing else...
by jhorak
Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My new English (Field) Cocker
Replies: 32
Views: 13162

Re: My new English (Field) Cocker

That actually is my spayed dog in that picture. Here's another one of her jumping off of a dock. She did lose some drive/focus, but I will admit that she makes big water entries. http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/horak/CIMG2180-2.jpg AND, here's some pics of my newest addition to the kennel. ...
by jhorak
Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My new English (Field) Cocker
Replies: 32
Views: 13162

Re: My new English (Field) Cocker

Hey, another quick comment. I am not sure, but I have a suspicion that Cockers are more susceptible to this than other breeds. I hope that Bill will chime in on this, but across the pond where he is from, I believe it is pretty common knowledge to not spay a Spaniel early.
by jhorak
Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:24 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My new English (Field) Cocker
Replies: 32
Views: 13162

Re: My new English (Field) Cocker

I currently own five FBECS, four, that are adults. Only one of them has had "the deed" done. I made the mistake of having her spayed just before her first birthday, and I have regretted it ever since. She experienced some rather significant changes after I had her spayed, all of which I have since f...
by jhorak
Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My new English (Field) Cocker
Replies: 32
Views: 13162

Re: My new English (Field) Cocker

Congrats on getting a Cocker! I wouldn't be too worried at all about what you're seeing. Also, while it definitely wouldn't hurt to get her on birds right now, it's also not urgent. In the UK, where these dogs are originally from, they often won't put them on live birds until they are a year old. Th...
by jhorak
Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:06 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: FT brag on my boy Dez
Replies: 12
Views: 4807

Re: FT brag on my boy Dez

Very cool!
by jhorak
Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Doggy wish list
Replies: 39
Views: 7968

Re: Doggy wish list

Sorry Coop, that one's not for sale :) My wish list is short. More Cockers! In the future, if I ever live in an area that has a little more room for a dog to run, I'd like a pointer of sorts. Maybe a Gordon Setter? I think I'd get along better with a Setter than with any of the other pointing breeds.
by jhorak
Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My lab has stopped retrieving
Replies: 13
Views: 8839

Re: My lab has stopped retrieving

That's bad logic...I wouldn't want a freshly killed bird in my mouth either! :) I find that using frozen birds not only makes retrieving more exciting for the dog, but it also promotes a better mouth.
by jhorak
Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Wonder Lead
Replies: 13
Views: 5155

Re: The Wonder Lead

I've used my to teach heel and it's worked really well. The issue that I've had is that the rubber that keeps it in place stripped out on the inside very quickly and I now have trouble keeping the lead in the proper position. Anyone have a good solution for this?
by jhorak
Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: new trainee
Replies: 8
Views: 3336

Re: new trainee

Nice looking pup. What kennel is he out of?
by jhorak
Fri Dec 31, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: geting him to listen
Replies: 12
Views: 5024

Re: geting him to listen

DH, That's great that you're coming here with your questions, and that you're willing to put so much time into training your dog! I got a lab when I was just a little bit younger than you, but the internet wasn't around back then (at least I didn't have access to it), so I didn't have resources like...
by jhorak
Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pointers/Flushers
Replies: 25
Views: 8503

Re: Pointers/Flushers

I just noticed this thread has been revived. I never went hunting with the guy I referred to in the original post. However, since moving to TX in September, I have ran my Cockers with a variety of pointers; French Brit, American Brit, EPs, Draathars, and Viszlas. I didn't have any problems; on the r...
by jhorak
Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:10 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse Season Wrap-Up
Replies: 9
Views: 4313

Re: Grouse Season Wrap-Up

Great post. I sure enjoyed reading through it. Sorry to hear about your lose, but glad you've found closure.
by jhorak
Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Deutsch Drahthaar Owners
Replies: 32
Views: 11340

Re: Deutsch Drahthaar Owners

They seem very steady in the field...not high energy, but they get the job done After having owned a handful of DD's over the years I would not say that low energy would be an accurate generalization. I close friend once had one that was pretty low key but the ones I have owned were all pretty snap...
by jhorak
Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: Forum News & Announcements
Topic: GDF CONTEST: CONGRATS: Ricky Ticky Shorthairs
Replies: 200
Views: 278609

Re: GDF CONTEST: Ending Soon!

Wow, barely made it in! A few more please so we can find out a winner :)
by jhorak
Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Deutsch Drahthaar Owners
Replies: 32
Views: 11340

Re: Deutsch Drahthaar Owners

Greetings We have a few but the GWP is more popular I believe. Hope you enjoy your time here and we can be of somehelp if you have questions. Ezzy There's a difference between GWPs and DDs? I thought they were the same thing. Just kidding :) I've hunted behind a couple of DDs and they were good dog...
by jhorak
Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: chukars
Replies: 40
Views: 15750

Re: chukars

That's encouraging...I'd at least have a fightin' chance then! Not saying I'm in excellent shape or that my dogs handle like a dream, but I think I'm alright on both accounts, so maybe I'd at least do alright on Chukars. The logic follows, right? :)
by jhorak
Tue Dec 07, 2010 3:52 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: chukars
Replies: 40
Views: 15750

Re: chukars

Just read through this post...those are some awesome pictures. I really want to end up in the west some day, and those pictures just made me want it all the more. Does anyone ever use flushers for Chukar, or will they just keep running and never flush if they're not pinned down by a pointer?
by jhorak
Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Very speed retrieving
Replies: 5
Views: 1240

Re: Very speed retrieving

It's just a wet Cocker :) That retrieve speed is pretty typical of the breed from my experience.
by jhorak
Fri Nov 12, 2010 4:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Skid plates.
Replies: 4
Views: 1534

Re: Skid plates.

Just an FYI, Gander Mountain has them on sale for $25 with free shipping. I have two in the mail right now.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/p ... GLE_402977
by jhorak
Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: A little about you...
Replies: 1099
Views: 846496

Re: A little about you...

Suppose I should add to this post since I've been reaping the benefits of the rest of this forum for a little while now. I'm 27 years old. I work as an executive for a mental health/counseling agency. I live in central Iowa (where there used to be birds). I have a wife of 5 years, a daughter about t...