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by Bossman27
Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting the Dakotas w/a pointing dog
Replies: 44
Views: 23854

Re: Hunting the Dakotas w/a pointing dog

I hunt both Dakota's with a GSP. The reality is if you're going to hunt wild birds, especially late in the season...you better learn to hunt quiet and work the wind properly. Most people that complain about birds flushing too far out are screaming on their whistle and walking with the wind at their...
by Bossman27
Fri Jun 20, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting the Dakotas w/a pointing dog
Replies: 44
Views: 23854

Re: Hunting the Dakotas w/a pointing dog

I hunt both Dakota's with a GSP. The reality is if you're going to hunt wild birds, especially late in the season...you better learn to hunt quiet and work the wind properly. Most people that complain about birds flushing too far out are screaming on their whistle and walking with the wind at their ...
by Bossman27
Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Warning to hunters in the cattails
Replies: 9
Views: 6214

Re: Warning to hunters in the cattails

I just got back from SD where -18 was the overnight low all three nights I was there. On Saturday I was walking in some cattails totally unaware that i was even on ice since I was only about 10 yards from mowed grass, I fell through just above my knees. It was certainly scary and unexpected. Be care...
by Bossman27
Fri Oct 18, 2013 12:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Banded Waterfowl
Replies: 15
Views: 6218

Re: Banded Waterfowl

I've shot thousands of ducks and never seen a band. Seen a few on geese. That said I really could care less, often i don't even check until I'm cleaning them. If we did shoot a banded one i'd probably give it away. I did shoot two banded pheasants in SD two years ago. One was a $50 gift card the oth...
by Bossman27
Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Scary
Replies: 15
Views: 5616

Re: Scary

I shot two banded birds in one year out there in 2011. One was a $25 gift card to use within a certain city limits, one got me a $30 gift card to an appliance store.

They release those, they may release more...its tough to say if a city does it on their own behalf.
by Bossman27
Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Scary
Replies: 15
Views: 5616

Re: Scary

I figured I would see the the massive decline in wild pheasant hunting in my lifetime, I just didn't think it would come so soon. The weather had an impact on the pheasants, but the declining habitat is also impacting the pheasants and will impact their ability to bounce back. Pricing are going to g...
by Bossman27
Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird hunting tips
Replies: 22
Views: 9286

Re: Bird hunting tips

Some of these have already been said but I'll just list off the ones I see people not follow the most often. 1. Be ready to get out of the truck and start walking within 1 min. Not pull up to a hunting spot mess around with the collar, your jacket, boots, everything else. 2. Dont slam the door, dont...
by Bossman27
Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?
Replies: 89
Views: 60613

Re: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?

Boss, for obvious reasons =)
by Bossman27
Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why hate on the Black GSP?
Replies: 82
Views: 113241

Re: Why hate on the Black GSP?

I've had people ask if mine is a Dalmatian. For the most part the feedback i get is really positive. By no means am I saying this is true, but I had heard a rumor that the reason the AKC wouldn't recognize black is because it is more of a dominant color gene and they were worried about liver becomin...
by Bossman27
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog whines in blind
Replies: 28
Views: 9279

Re: Dog whines in blind

I have the same problem with my GSP, beeping/knicking him doesn't seem to work. I asked a trainer what the best thing to do is and he said use a soft/foam wiffle ball bat. Don't beat the dog down with it but just wap him on the snout when he whines. Haven't tried it yet but I guess its worth a shot....
by Bossman27
Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Tick Prevention?
Replies: 32
Views: 16139

Re: Tick Prevention?

I use Frontline Plus, I've never found a tick on my dog and he is running in the tall grass/woods constantly. That said he's black/white so they may be impossible to see but I've never been able to feel one when checking.
by Bossman27
Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Willow Creek Kennels
Replies: 6
Views: 4098

Re: Willow Creek Kennels

I have a Willow Creek pup, Breezy & Bomber were his parents. He is by far the best GSP I've ever had and I've had multiple trainers tell me the same. They have an excellent breeding program and Chad is a great dude. You tell him what you want/expect, he'll give you an honest assessment of which of h...
by Bossman27
Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Best chews for dogs that don't chew very much?
Replies: 8
Views: 2759

Re: Best chews for dogs that don't chew very much?

My GSP isn't a big chewer but he seems to love those Elk Antler chews. They're spendy but last forever.
by Bossman27
Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Celebrities who hunt
Replies: 77
Views: 22013

Re: Celebrities who hunt

Kent Hrbek said he went duck hunting the morning of Game 7 of the 1987 world series.
by Bossman27
Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MN Dog Training
Replies: 13
Views: 4258

Re: MN Dog Training

I've used Jerry Sather in Faribault (labs unlimited) and Chad Hines in Little Falls (Willow Creek). Both did great with my GSP!
by Bossman27
Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:43 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Good Tummy Saver for a GSP?
Replies: 4
Views: 3077

Re: Good Tummy Saver for a GSP?

I just dont think there is one that will fit my pooch, I bought a few but they all don't well. The problem is he is super tall and long with a deep chest but he is very narrow so any that fit around his chest are too wide and get into his arm pits. He'll just have to deal with a raw chest/stomach fo...
by Bossman27
Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bumping or Wild Flush
Replies: 14
Views: 4643

Re: Bumping or Wild Flush

Hunting with the wind is challenging for even an experienced dog. The problem being that dogs that use the wind to their advantage will likely range out a bit further so they can push into the wind back towards you, the problem is there is a chance the will bump a bird on their way out. Sometimes it...
by Bossman27
Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What breed has your dog been mistaken for?
Replies: 140
Views: 39957

Re: What breed has your dog been mistaken for?

I usually just get "what kind of dog is that?" but sometimes they think he's a dalmatian.
by Bossman27
Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Good Tummy Saver for a GSP?
Replies: 4
Views: 3077

Good Tummy Saver for a GSP?

I have a 65 Pound GSP with a real deep chest, he gets super raw on winter pheasant hunting expeditions on his chest so I'm thinking about getting a tummy saver for him. Any recommendations on which kind? The ripstop protector from Cabela's looks OK but I think it would rub his armpits raw. Thanks in...
by Bossman27
Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog Bone Question - smoked ok?
Replies: 8
Views: 3883

Dog Bone Question - smoked ok?

Hey gang, I got a question regarding dog bones I buy from my local butcher. I've read that you should only allow your dog to have raw bones on these forums but my butcher sells "smoked" dog bones, I'm curious if I should stop giving these to my dog. Any insight would be appreciated, I've attached a ...
by Bossman27
Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Does anybody hunt ducks anymore?
Replies: 20
Views: 7983

Re: Does anybody hunt ducks anymore?

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Mixed bag ND hunt
by Bossman27
Sat Oct 01, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Whining
Replies: 21
Views: 6832

Whining

This feels like a silly question but I'm curious if there are any tips out there on curbing whining. My pooch loves to whine excessively, especially when we are in the blind waiting for some ducks to come in. Whenever I try to get him to stop i get the feeling he doesn't know what I'm trying to get ...
by Bossman27
Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: A little about you...
Replies: 1099
Views: 847260

Re: A little about you...

Age: 28 Sales rep in the Twin Cities. I have a 1.5 year old Shorthair "Boss" from Willow Creek Kennels in Little Falls, MN as seen in my avatar. He's been awesome so far and hes up to about 65 pounds. Had him point about 200-500 wild birds last year in his first year of hunting and I'm anxious to ge...
by Bossman27
Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: neoprene dog parka
Replies: 0
Views: 576

neoprene dog parka

I just bought my GSP an Avery Boaters Hunting Dog Parka and it doesn't seem to fit too good for a shorthair's dimensions. In order to get the chest big enough that meant the neck was excessively large. Before I start trimming it to fit does anyone have a neoprene vest they can recommend that is cut ...
by Bossman27
Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How much does your GSP weigh?
Replies: 30
Views: 11984

Re: How much does your GSP weigh?

72 pounds, hes quite tall and long.
by Bossman27
Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mountain lion sightings
Replies: 45
Views: 13067

Re: Mountain lion sightings

The young ones wonder big time. I read a story about a Cat that was collared in SD and they found it in Oklahoma a year later. There has been confirmed sightings in the metro area of MN but for the most part every things they are just passing through.
by Bossman27
Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:24 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Snake training
Replies: 24
Views: 6189

Snake training

Does anyone know of any trainers near MN that do a snake course? I.E. training a dog to avoid snakes?

Also, what are your thoughts on the vaccine? I've heard some people say they don't think it works.
by Bossman27
Fri Nov 05, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Excessive eye gooping after hunting
Replies: 4
Views: 1684

Excessive eye gooping after hunting

Hey Gang, We just got back from our 5 day pheasant mission in SD and I noticed my GSP's eyes have been discharging yellow stuff pretty good since then. They dont seem to be bothering him at all but every 3 hours or so he has some yellow crud coming out of his eyes I need to wipe off. I assumed that ...
by Bossman27
Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:31 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: New to duck hunting....
Replies: 3
Views: 1904

Re: New to duck hunting....

Duck hunting in ND can be relatively easy if you time it right and put in some work. I've been on many combo Pheasant/Duck hunts and the formula for me was pheasant hunting for the first day or two and while I'm pheasant hunting scout for duck spots. I never brought a boat because it was too much of...
by Bossman27
Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grassy Awns Dangerous to Dogs
Replies: 1
Views: 2141

Grassy Awns Dangerous to Dogs

This isn't written by me but I saw it on another forum and I couldn't find anything similar here so I thought i'd pass it along. There are pictures on the original link below if you are interested. http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2321833/Grassy_Awns_Dangerous_to_Dogs#Post2...
by Bossman27
Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Boss on point
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

Re: Boss on point

Cant wait to get him out on some birds in October.
by Bossman27
Sat Aug 28, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Boss on point
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

Boss on point

Boss is off at training at Willow Creek, they sent me a picture of last week's work. He's 8/mo old.
Boss at willow creek.jpg
by Bossman27
Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ear care for dogs that swim a lot
Replies: 41
Views: 9160

Re: Ear care for dogs that swim a lot

Any suggestions on where I can find Boric Acid Powder? Do I have a pharmacist order it?
by Bossman27
Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:44 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Cost of your dog food?
Replies: 46
Views: 12382

Re: Cost of your dog food?

Native - $43 for 40lbs.
by Bossman27
Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointers on the couch???
Replies: 22
Views: 9222

Re: Pointers on the couch???

Boss Couch Smaller.jpg
by Bossman27
Mon Jul 19, 2010 5:35 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: chest protector...
Replies: 18
Views: 12862

Re: chest protector...

that cabela's model looks like it might raw up their arm pits, any problems with that?
by Bossman27
Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hot weather
Replies: 7
Views: 2233

Re: Hot weather

My dog decided to take it upon himself to get a drink out of the drinking fountain at the park.
Boss drinking fountain - smaller.jpg
by Bossman27
Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:28 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What dog food are you using currently?
Replies: 170
Views: 69256

Re: What dog food are you using currently?

Native level 2
by Bossman27
Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.
Replies: 29
Views: 12984

Re: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.

He got a clean bill of health today, I feel like a bafoon for being nuerotic but boy am I excited about the news, I appreciate all the advice it was extremely helpful.
Boss 5 months.jpg
by Bossman27
Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: ACL surgery
Replies: 51
Views: 22764

Re: ACL surgery

Petra, where did you get your TTL surgery performed?
by Bossman27
Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.
Replies: 29
Views: 12984

Re: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.

Yes my dog is neutered, I mindlessly listened to my vet's advice to neuter at 6mo like a fool...never again. I'm not one to take someone's word and do research on the back end but this time I did for some reason and felt like a sucker. As for the X-Ray, in most cases Pano can be confirmed with an X-...
by Bossman27
Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:40 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.
Replies: 29
Views: 12984

Re: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.

Anyone hear me???? Have you looked at Pano???????? I would bet the bank thats all it is. :idea: That is the growing age it can show up. If your dog did not do anything running, just woke up lame I would look at this. haha yeah I've done a lot of research on this and I am starting to suspect it's pa...
by Bossman27
Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:16 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.
Replies: 29
Views: 12984

Re: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.

Our biggest problem right now is trying to keep him calm for two weeks. He's 7 months old so all he wants to do is run and play and his is starting to flip out in his crate. He'll walk fine on it and he'll be heeled on his leash then he'll freak out and start jumping around then limp for a minute th...
by Bossman27
Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: looking for a youtube video.......
Replies: 12
Views: 5330

Re: looking for a youtube video.......

I got my pup from Chad and Jodi (makers of those youtube videos). They are great, been following his advice and the pup is doing awesome.
by Bossman27
Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:37 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.
Replies: 29
Views: 12984

Re: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.

I just don't know how this presents itself and how lame dogs get with the injury. Yesterday he really wasn't lame at all, there was no noticeable limp, he was sitting normal, he was scratching his face with his 'bad' leg and we didn't give him any of the painkillers the vet gave us. We didn't let hi...
by Bossman27
Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.
Replies: 29
Views: 12984

Re: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.

One morning he woke up and he was favoring his back right. As the day went on it got progressively worse. He was acting a bit better the next day but we took him to the vet just to be safe and she said the drawer test was inconclusive but you could tell the pain was in his knee area. There has been ...
by Bossman27
Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.
Replies: 29
Views: 12984

Re: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.

Minneapolis, MN. My parents' lab tore his ACL and had surgery done by a vet at the UofMN who I think was far from a specialist. Obviously the results were catastrophic, any referrals would be appreciated.
by Bossman27
Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.
Replies: 29
Views: 12984

Re: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.

I appreciate the response, she did a drawer test and said there was a tiny bit of movement but with a puppy that old she wasn't sure if it was due to injury. I'm not sure if she didn't know what she was talking about or what but that was what we got from her.
by Bossman27
Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:01 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.
Replies: 29
Views: 12984

Partial ACL Tear - 7 mo old GSP pup - Question.

My 7 month old GSP may have a partial ACL Tear, with him being super young the vet said she is not sure what the course of action would be due to him not being fully developed. Has anyone had a pup this young with an ACL injury? Can anyone reccomend a course of action for me? Obviously I'm devistate...
by Bossman27
Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training my GSP to heel
Replies: 11
Views: 6471

Training my GSP to heel

So far training has been going great with my 17 week old GSP, he is a quick learner and seems to pick everything up pretty easy. However, I have had a heck of a time on heel with him. I've tried the food with the clicker and it seems fine but when we go on a walk there are just so many distractions ...