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by Tall Boy
Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 5'7" of rattler
Replies: 15
Views: 5045

Re: 5'7" of rattler

We're control burning right now and have been seeing at least one bad boy everyday. Several times this year we've had cotton mouths come right up to us, twice in the middle of harrowed field with the tractor idling. Nothing will make a grown man look like a little girl quite like a cotton mouth snee...
by Tall Boy
Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Quartering questions
Replies: 8
Views: 2907

Re: Quartering questions

The best way Ive found to teach a dog to pace himself is making him stay down, even when he's so tired he's walking. It doesn't take long for them to realize they need to adapt to your pace instead of doing what they want. As long as you keep a lot of water in and on him he will be fine, it should o...
by Tall Boy
Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Day of feather and fur
Replies: 44
Views: 10961

Re: Day of feather and fur

Anyday my friend, the EP is king on the southern wild bird plantations, no ifs ands or buts. It will out run, out class, and out find any other breed time, and time again down here in the Deep South on wild birds. Don't get me wrong I love the versatile breeds, the dog in my avatar is one of my top ...
by Tall Boy
Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Day of feather and fur
Replies: 44
Views: 10961

Re: Day of feather and fur

Very true that any breed has the ability to have outstanding performers. However, I think it's crazy that you think anything can out run a top pointer on a southern plantation. The two are a match made in heaven!
by Tall Boy
Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: too early for prong collar?
Replies: 18
Views: 5758

Re: too early for prong collar?

A better move than hiding behind a tree is to make a drastic change in direction. Give him a shout with whatever call you use, I use hup, and then turn roughly 90 degrees. If he doesn't follow immediatley just keep going and singing to him (not a command), let him learn that you're not going after h...
by Tall Boy
Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: too early for prong collar?
Replies: 18
Views: 5758

Re: too early for prong collar?

In the end the only thing you can do is go back to yard work. He's telling you that you havn't completed his training there, it doesn't hurt to overlay the collar even at an early age (still a little too early). How long are you running him for? One mistake amateur trainers make when running a dog i...
by Tall Boy
Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: too early for prong collar?
Replies: 18
Views: 5758

Re: too early for prong collar?

Are you letting him drag a cc?
by Tall Boy
Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Should I just restart his training?
Replies: 17
Views: 7033

Re: Should I just restart his training?

Yes you are correct. The drill I am speaking of is a baby step "toss the dummy a few feet" "put some feathers on it". The point of the drill is to get a good rep from a dog that should naturally be able, and willing to do the drill. The dog needs to see again that retrieving is fun, and he needs con...
by Tall Boy
Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Should I just restart his training?
Replies: 17
Views: 7033

Re: Should I just restart his training?

I wouldn't put the pressure of FF on him until you build some fire in him. The cc isn't the fun part, it's the don't keep letting the pup make mistakes part. Put some wings on the dummy and tease him with it then toss it a few feet, let him come back on his own, if he will, then praise the heck out...
by Tall Boy
Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 8 months to old
Replies: 10
Views: 4497

Re: 8 months to old

It's never too late, just turn him loose and let him run into a few. You should be taking him for walks and lettin him learn to stay to the front and use the wind as often as possible anyways. Having a few birds to put out is good, it makes it easier because you know where they are.
by Tall Boy
Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Should I just restart his training?
Replies: 17
Views: 7033

Re: Should I just restart his training?

I wouldn't put the pressure of FF on him until you build some fire in him. The cc isn't the fun part, it's the don't keep letting the pup make mistakes part. Put some wings on the dummy and tease him with it then toss it a few feet, let him come back on his own, if he will, then praise the heck out ...
by Tall Boy
Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:13 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Should I just restart his training?
Replies: 17
Views: 7033

Re: Should I just restart his training?

Sounds like he's bored, and maybe you over corrected him for running away with it. Remember that raining is suppose to be fun, and positive. Put a cc on him until he's retrieving to hand again, you cannot allow bad reps to happen if at all possible. Lay him up for a few days and he'll probably start...
by Tall Boy
Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: breaking your dogs
Replies: 29
Views: 7787

Re: breaking your dogs

You know, Tall Boy, I think it depends a lot on the birds. If I hunted quail, I wouldn't consider having a dog that wasn't broke. For grouse and woodcock, it doesn't make much difference. Pheasant, I want the dog on those tough, running, buggers, fast. I hunt a lot of grouse and woodcock, but my pa...
by Tall Boy
Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: breaking your dogs
Replies: 29
Views: 7787

Re: breaking your dogs

I don't have the luxury of choosing everybody who gets to shoot over my dogs, and I have a lab on the wagon for retrieving. When I judge an "operation" I must say that I dislike dogs that are not broke, just means less training for whatever reason. If I'm watchin a TV show and the dogs aren't broke ...
by Tall Boy
Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Stopping the chase
Replies: 3
Views: 1527

Re: Stopping the chase

I have seen time and time again that dogs easily understand the differnce. Two of my best dogs right now constantly point and chase birds. A GSP I trained and still take hunting on the plantaion I work on runs around her yard and points lizards, chases seaguls off her dock and pretty much gives heck...
by Tall Boy
Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 2 Males fighting
Replies: 19
Views: 4415

Re: 2 Males fighting

About the only thing that works is feeding hotdogs to each dog whenever they first see each other (not just when they arrive, but constantly thoughout each day). Also, having your dog on a leash will only make them feel more vulnerable and exaserbate the problem. Just keep them separated and a coupl...
by Tall Boy
Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog Punishment Help
Replies: 14
Views: 5615

Re: Dog Punishment Help

If you can catch him jumping on the older dog grab him by the jowls and scream ENOUGH in his face. Or you could take him to the park and turn him loose, freedom is the key...most of your problems will disapear.
by Tall Boy
Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: breaking your dogs
Replies: 29
Views: 7787

Re: breaking your dogs

All of my dogs are completley steady, too great of a chance of a guest shooting a low flying bird.
by Tall Boy
Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: English Setter Maturity?
Replies: 10
Views: 5034

Re: English Setter Maturity?

At her age everything is positive. You just want to start associating the commands with the desired behavior. When she's walking next to you say heel, when you stop her next to you say who. Once she's a little older you can start puttin pressure on her, make sure you exercise her before each session...
by Tall Boy
Sun Feb 20, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My Dog the Bully
Replies: 20
Views: 4963

Re: My Dog the Bully

I would suggest getting him in a training class with a legitimate trainer, he needs confidence building around other dogs. Or just get a submissive female and know that you can never turn your boy loose in a dogpark, they're dirty anyways. He should be okay with another male when he's hunting.
by Tall Boy
Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Beeper collar question
Replies: 6
Views: 2367

Re: Beeper collar question

Just turn it on while he's running and he'll forget about it. If he starts acting sheepish just ignore him and keep walking, his drive to find birds will overcome his fear and he'll get over it.
by Tall Boy
Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: very incredible performance...
Replies: 9
Views: 3267

Re: very incredible performance...

Good Boy!
by Tall Boy
Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:16 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Placement of a call back cage ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3410

Re: Placement of a call back cage ?

Should work nicely, they will learn to fly straight to the branch once flushed. Just remember to leave one bird inside to call the others, and entice them to walk inside.
by Tall Boy
Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Placement of a call back cage ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3410

Re: Placement of a call back cage ?

Build a little platform on a tree, or free standing that you can put the pen on. leave the pen under the tree until sundown then put it up on the paltform, any birds not back in will call under the tree early in the morning. Why not build a small johnny house to put in your back yard? Then you only ...
by Tall Boy
Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Placement of a call back cage ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3410

Re: Placement of a call back cage ?

Better off in some type of thicket, definatley make sure there are no cats around the barn.
by Tall Boy
Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Another stupid question
Replies: 11
Views: 4869

Re: Another stupid question

The Champion runs $70 and is a durable pistol that will last you for years.
by Tall Boy
Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: check cord in mouth?
Replies: 2
Views: 1126

Re: check cord in mouth?

Correct him everytime he does it until he stops. It can be either play or a slight challenge to authority, the c.c. is an extension of you after all.
by Tall Boy
Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Stakeout Question
Replies: 5
Views: 2108

Re: Stakeout Question

slistoe wrote:
Tall Boy wrote: I'd say 80% of my dogs do it as soon as I hook them up.
Maybe because you just took them out of the trailer and then staked them?
Sometimes that's it I'm sure but I usually let them all out in the yard to empty out before we go to the woods. I think it's more excitement, than anything else.
by Tall Boy
Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Stakeout Question
Replies: 5
Views: 2108

Re: Stakeout Question

Yep, the best way around that is to only do it after she's gone to the bathroom, at least until she gets use to the tie out. Or put her food down by the tie-out, hook her up and let her start eating then take her outside when she's done, making her wait longer and longer periods of time before you t...
by Tall Boy
Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: rookie here need help
Replies: 8
Views: 4043

Re: rookie here need help

Yep, just start with your yard work and keep it simple,forget about the gadgets and just use a checkord. It's as important for you to learn what's going on as it is for the dog. I like to introduce birds before I start putting too much pressure on them, and then once they've had a few contacts I sto...
by Tall Boy
Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: pigeons for training
Replies: 8
Views: 3023

Re: pigeons for training

Keep an eye on craigslist, I see them for sale around here and it's mostly pigeon enthusiasts. Just don't tell them that you may shoot a few, they won't sell their pets to you if they think you'll just shoot them.
by Tall Boy
Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: First Time
Replies: 2
Views: 1015

Re: First Time

Take him for walks in the woods, and let him ride around in the truck with you. It's not a good idea to teach a birddog "sit", but it's not a big deal. As long as you ignore the barking he should get it out of his system before too long, remember that negative attention is still attention. You can a...
by Tall Boy
Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:34 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Rough play - 2 Brits
Replies: 6
Views: 2997

Re: Rough play - 2 Brits

If it gets too rough just say "ENOUGH", usually settles them first time.
by Tall Boy
Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: WILD BIRD OR PIGEONS FOR TRAINING?..
Replies: 53
Views: 13887

Re: WILD BIRD OR PIGEONS FOR TRAINING?..

It's important for a young dog to find birds where birds should be. It doesn't necesarilly need to be wild birds, although they are the best, I train on pre-season release birds. Once the dog learns how to pattern, use the wind, find and handle birds (starts holding point) then it is time to go to t...
by Tall Boy
Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird Launcher drills
Replies: 4
Views: 1589

Re: Bird Launcher drills

A good drill to throw in there for steadiness is to mimic a lay bird. Just make your dog stand there for a few seconds after the first bird leaves, then flush another. This teaches the dog to remain forcused instead of following the bird. Keeping the dog's focus off the bird in the air lessens the p...
by Tall Boy
Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon training
Replies: 9
Views: 3248

Re: Pigeon training

Find where they roost and get a net with a long handle
by Tall Boy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Big running big dog (GWP)
Replies: 11
Views: 5117

Re: Big running big dog (GWP)

You have to train them to hold point, that's 80% of what bird dog training is.
by Tall Boy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: over my head?
Replies: 2
Views: 1542

Re: over my head?

Take your time, it's usually not the dog's fault. If you lose your temper you completley invalidate any correction you make. Remember, a correction must be matter-of-fact, swift, and just...never personal. The carded birds are used to instill drive into a young dog, once or twice is enough if you do...
by Tall Boy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon training
Replies: 9
Views: 3248

Re: Pigeon training

Sometimes a young dog that's only seeen pigeons will lose it when they get into quail, especially a covey. Just go back to the basics if this happens and you shold be okay.
by Tall Boy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog "flagging" tail
Replies: 22
Views: 8900

Re: Dog "flagging" tail

Go back to yardwork and when you're making her stand don't release her until she's still. A quick little jolt taking the dogs weight off their toes can sometimes steady a tail. Does she like to look around while "whoad" or on point? You want you dog to be STILL while whoad, or else they're not realy...
by Tall Boy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stinky Boots
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

Re: Stinky Boots

Odor eaters everyday works for me. Down here the morning dew is like 2" of rain, so morning yard work always results in soaked feet and pants.
by Tall Boy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Submissive/Aggressive
Replies: 12
Views: 3885

Re: Submissive/Aggressive

Like Cajun said, she thinks it's her job, and anytime you don't correct her for it you're confirming it. You just have to show her she doesn't have to do it, a lot of times they are relieved!
by Tall Boy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: new level of attempted spam?
Replies: 11
Views: 3136

Re: new level of attempted spam?

I use to manage a dive shop and we would get a lot of def divers(everybody's def underwater anyways) that would have somebody say what they sign. Make sure that's not what it is before you get nasty. Either way someone who doesn't listen well enough to hear the pups arent ready needs to be hung up a...
by Tall Boy
Sat Nov 20, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Roading, all its cracked up to be??
Replies: 6
Views: 2071

Re: Roading, all its cracked up to be??

I too have been trying to figure out my stance on roading. For what I do (plantation) I like to get my dogs to where they can hunt hard for an hour or so (less this time of year due to the heat). The woods in this part of the country are extremely thick and green until December and January, so it's ...
by Tall Boy
Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: my dog is always growling at me
Replies: 22
Views: 6806

Re: my dog is always growling at me

I let my house dogs sleep on the bed and couches, no big deal. Just don't allow them to get up unless you ask them to.
by Tall Boy
Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with pup *GSP* (new question 3 12/3/10)
Replies: 14
Views: 5158

Re: Help with pup *GSP* (new question 2 11/16/10)

You could start some basic operant type stuff now, when he's stops moving say "whoa...good boy". No corrections for now, all your doing is starting the process of him associating "whoa" with being still. You're not telling him to "whoa", just telling him that being still is "whoa"...if that makes se...
by Tall Boy
Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Close working EP
Replies: 9
Views: 4275

Re: Close working EP

Maybe it is my reward. I love watching a big fat rooster coming back to me in a dogs mouth that pointed it. The complete handling of a bird. Allow me my guilty pleasures. :lol: :lol: I'd like to retract my generalization, how could I know what all dogs like? haha Mine is seeing a dog so enthralled ...
by Tall Boy
Sat Nov 13, 2010 11:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Close working EP
Replies: 9
Views: 4275

Re: Close working EP

Freedom and finding birds is the reward to a pointer, not retrieving one....in my experience
by Tall Boy
Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: Training
Topic: New Guy Needing Help
Replies: 15
Views: 4877

Re: New Guy Needing Help

Yes, 5mos old is too young to break. You could kill her a bird at this age if she holds point long enough for you to get up there to her. Have a buddy hold her under the flank and in front of the chest so she focuses on what's going on rather than squarming to get free. You definatley need to quit l...
by Tall Boy
Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Brittany keeps getting lost
Replies: 19
Views: 5920

Re: Brittany keeps getting lost

Yep, he's most likely trailing something...it's usually deer around these parts.