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- Thu May 19, 2022 10:43 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: issue that I cant find advice for
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4668
Re: issue that I cant find advice for
Thank you. We did well on the na test. He wouldn’t retrieve a bumper but was great at retrieving a bird from the water and, as you said, I’m hunting birds not bumpers. We passed I think because he did really well in the field, pointed whoa’d even and when he chased down a bird he brought it straigh...
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:10 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: The Spaniel Spot
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 843490
Re: The Spaniel Spot
+1.gundogguy wrote:As long as it fun you just keep doing it.
That's a proud pup right there (and handler too). Well done!
- Wed Dec 03, 2014 11:31 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: The Spaniel Spot
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 843490
Re: The Spaniel Spot
You got it, and your dog sounds like a quick learner, love2hunt. If as a handler, you think of this situation as "teaching and requiring calm behavior in the house" - then you are off and training for in-house behaviors just like you train for hunting, OB, or retrieving behaviors. Leadership, consis...
- Tue Dec 02, 2014 5:11 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: The Spaniel Spot
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 843490
Re: The Spaniel Spot
The dog has learned to settle in the crate (good sign!). He has also learned that he can be a wild man out of the crate apparently. So he has to be taught to settle in the house outside the crate. As Crackers alluded' it's easier to prevent wild indoor behavior in pups than it is to 'fix' the behavi...
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 9:09 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: The Spaniel Spot
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 843490
Re: The Spaniel Spot
Been a while since I've posted on here, but am finally getting back to working with my FBECS, Bo. I pretty much gave up on hunting him last season due to lack of birds where I was living in VA, so just worked on some retrieving. This past summer, though, we moved to Phoenix, and I've been able to f...
- Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:41 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Puppy has no interest
- Replies: 31
- Views: 14393
Re: Puppy has no interest
BBBBbbbbbbbumpers are bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbborrrrrrrrrrrrrrring! (and they don't taste that great either )Bluesky2012 wrote:Yeah intro to birds. I have a dog that until FF had no interest in bumpers, etc, but wouldn't turn down a retrieve on a real bird.
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:43 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Stormy just running aroiund
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1914
Re: Stormy just running aroiund
Good looking pup, Don. Perfect coat.
Look how happy he is that you finally dropped that "bleep" leash!!
Keep those pics coming!
Look how happy he is that you finally dropped that "bleep" leash!!
Keep those pics coming!
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 4:37 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: 2 1/2 yr old lab quit fetching
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7551
Re:
birddog1968 wrote:If this is the same dog with heart worm there is probably your answer.
Ah...yup. Get the dog healthy, then back up and start a formal training program. The wheel has already been invented.
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:57 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Handling: at what point in development?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11834
Re: Handling: at what point in development?
If you don't train handling dogs, what on earth do you care about this subject? EvanG Evan - that's a curious comment from a retriever specialist posting over here on a primarily pointing-dog discussion board. This thread reminds me of a discussion with my wife. She asks for my opinion on something...
- Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:23 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training Your Pointing Dog: Scott Miller
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6865
Re: Training Your Pointing Dog: Scott Miller
I like the Perfect Start/Finish DVD's too - very detailed, no missed steps. I know of one individual who used this system exclusively to train his dog of the year last year in the northwest region. You can't miss with PS/PF. Those DVD's are a 'stand alone' training system - no come-ons for you to at...
- Sun Oct 06, 2013 12:46 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Waterfowl training dvds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2853
- Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:45 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: HELP! I think I've screwed up.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8638
Re: HELP! I think I've screwed up.
First, understand that your problem is very minor. Don't sweat it. 2nd. Don't take the collar off him. on the contrary, have him wear it whenever he goes outside for play or training. Try to get him used to pleasurable experiences following the fastening of the collar on him. 3rd. Don't use it on h...
- Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:34 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Biting the bullet on insurance
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8765
Re: Biting the bullet on insurance
This a helpfull thread. It would be nice if we could here from sum folks that have had claims with insurance. If there is anyone floating around. Years ago, we had pet insurance and made some claims on it. We were extremely disappointed in the results. While the insurance advertised that they cover...
- Thu May 09, 2013 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Watery eyes keep coming back
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6266
Re: Watery eyes keep coming back
just started my britt on some sort of eye drop, her one eye is aways watering the vet said it was some sort of infection hope this works I know this is an old thread, but maybe it'll help some others. We have a dog that just had the same symptoms, and took him to an eye vet. Diagnosis was "meibomia...
- Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ore Britt Club spring trial
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5444
Re: Ore Britt Club spring trial
Fantastic photography, Don!!
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Accident
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5091
Re: Accident
Probably would not have been an issue if the wife hadn't freaked out and screamed, too. Her panic induced more panic in the dogs. I've had dogs shriek in pain over accidents, and the others may come running to see if they need to jump in. Yelling and displaying weak energy makes it worse, but stayi...
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:13 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Emily and Bama Round two.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4655
Re: Emily and Bama Round two.
Priceless.they particularly enjoyed the skipping that was going on about half way around the course.
Nice job with both those pups, Joe.
Being a good dad is a "bleep" important job, and you are nailing it. Thanks for sharing.
- Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: SoCal Hunting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2117
Re: SoCal Hunting
I've heard the same as what Nitrex said. Cal is a huge state, obviously, with lots of huntable country.
Other members on here - ultracarry and Brad27 live in SoCal and have done well. I'd guess you'll have to drive a ways from Hollywood...
Other members on here - ultracarry and Brad27 live in SoCal and have done well. I'd guess you'll have to drive a ways from Hollywood...
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Noise and pups
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6650
Re: Noise and pups
Agree about doing gun exposure the right way. Any chance you could talk to your neighbor and explain the situation with your young pups and ask for a few weeks respite from the rifle shooting so you can gunbreak the pups? Heck you could offer to take the kid hunting over them if it all works out rig...
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: dog training schools/seminars
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10140
Re: dog training schools/seminars
Just an FYI - Mo Lindley moderates a Yahoo group for bird dog trainers: http://pets.dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/pointingdogs He is the most accessible of all the trainers because of his participation in this group, and his committment to help "average joe" train his dog, in my opinion. I plan to get ...
- Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:49 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: pheasant hunt doggie cam
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4426
Re: pheasant hunt doggie cam
Very cool.
And it proves once and for all - the earth is indeed ROUND!
And it proves once and for all - the earth is indeed ROUND!
- Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:08 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Tell Me About Laramie, WY
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2340
Re: Tell Me About Laramie, WY
Beautiful country with few humans to spoil it! Put a wind turbine on your house, and you'll provide electricity for the whole neighborhood, at least in the spring!! :lol: At 7000 feet, you will get a bit chilly in the wintertime. Sage grouse aplenty: http://www.gundogmag.com/2010/09/23/destinations_...
- Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:01 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: When to spay?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 14049
Re: When to spay?
I will never neuter or spay a dog unless for a medical condition that requires it.I have said this before dogs are neutered or spayed for the convienience of the owners NOT the dog. :) Agree Vzk. That said, it is altogether possible to render a dog sterile without removing critical endocrine glands...
- Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:07 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anyone ever have problems with snakes?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9006
Re: Anyone ever have problems with snakes?
Thanks for sharing everyone. I'm really glad I asked. Does anyone make dog snake chaps? It would be nice to have something to protect the chest and neck area. Google "hog dog vests" and you get these and others: http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/WildBoarUSA/-strse-95/A.-UGLY-DOG-BAY/Detail.bok The p...
- Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:24 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anyone ever have problems with snakes?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9006
Re: Anyone ever have problems with snakes?
I know that this isn't going to be popular but I feel obligated to point it out. Most of the snake avoidance clinics that I've seen advertised are in direct violation of state laws. It's good to have that information so folks can make an informed decision. To each their own... Doesn't change my int...
- Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:53 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: NY anti docking
- Replies: 40
- Views: 13354
Re: NY anti docking
Here's a post on GDF from 2009 - Pennsylvania tried to pass a similar bill it appears: viewtopic.php?f=95&t=18858&p=171700&hil ... ry#p171700
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: NY anti docking
- Replies: 40
- Views: 13354
Re: NY anti docking
While I agree with tail docking not being at the top of NYS' priority list, and dont even get me started on how stupid I think a lot of the laws are in that state, I've never found the point in docking. I know exactly what it is for but does it really hamper the dogs performance that much? I mean r...
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:52 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Homemade dog food
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4103
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:50 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Tramadol and stomach issues
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11459
Re: Tramadol and stomach issues
Karen, try the canned pure pumpkin first and see what happens - you'll see results right away most likely. Use about a tablespoon...it works magic on bowel issues. I would have saved so many messes if I'd learned about pumpkin years ago. Some dogs can react to the Tramadol, although yours is on a lo...
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: NY anti docking
- Replies: 40
- Views: 13354
Re: NY anti docking
Wow things must be going so well in NY that the politicians have nothing better to go after?
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Trying to decide
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5532
Re: Trying to decide
I just can not understand any logic wherein folks try to convince themselves or others that surgically altering a dog is going to cause it to be healthier. It seems they are saying by removing parts God put there, that are an important part of the dogs physiology, the dog will be healthier. It just...
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:56 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Do you really know??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6193
Re: Do you really know??
Agree.ezzy333 wrote:NO
Delmar Smith never cared about "pick of the litter" either. He talked about getting good lineage, and then taking the pup left over after everyone else had chosen theirs.
If you really NEED TO KNOW, a young adult dog is the way to go if you have the $$.
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:51 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Trying to decide
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5532
Re: Trying to decide
Every heat cycle she goes through increases the chance of breast cancer. Cj And every hunt you take her on increases her chance of getting hurt or even killed. So guess dont take her hunting either. The odds of cancer really really slim. I've never cut anything off or from in my dogs and have never...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Trying to decide
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5532
Re: Trying to decide
Thanks for posting that article, Doc. Good to see some balance... Not mentioned is that there are other forms of eliminating the dogs ability to reproduce without depriving the dog of critical glands in their body. Vasectomy/tubal ligation or hysterectomy are no more complicated really. Doc - maybe ...
- Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:17 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: EGSPC Walking Puppy.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8166
Re: EGSPC Walking Puppy.
Nicely done with BOTH of those young pups. You should be a proud papa, JC.
- Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: in your opinion, which breed for a beginner?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 17486
Re: in your opinion, which breed for a beginner?
Big Swill, I could not agree more with those that advised you to get out and see some of the dogs work. Trust me, if you can handle high drive Mals with mostly positive training, you can do the OB portion of birddog training in your sleep. In fact, it will likely be fun for you to see how much these...
- Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Cat Poop
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6185
Re: Cat Poop
Dang cat poop is apparently a universal dog treat. My wife recently started feeding a modified raw diet to the cats, and we got an unexpected benefit. Not only does the poop no longer stink, but the dogs have lost interest in it. I had a design of a litter box enclosure in mind that I might have bui...
- Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Coeur d'Alene Area
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8718
Re: Coeur d'Alene Area
McBosco, I don't know where you live now...but Coer d'Alene is better Has to be better. Abundance of finned, feathered, and furred game, and few people. It was either Scott Linden or one of those other hunting shows that had a "Cast and Blast" special on He11's Canyon a month or so ago. It's God's ...
- Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:22 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP ate a quail!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 13652
Re: GSP ate a quail!
Oh he11, I do that all the time. LOTS of ketchup and some hot sauce makes it go down best!!DonF wrote:Might have been better if he had eaten a crow!
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Beware of traps
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5161
Re: Beware of traps
Horrific. Can't imagine the terror your wife went through watching that.
This should be a sticky somewhere, IMO:
This should be a sticky somewhere, IMO:
shags wrote:Geez, that's terrible.
Maybe this info will help someone else...
http://www.terrierman.com/traprelease.htm
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ever do something stupid?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8438
Re: Ever do something stupid?
Same here. Did have a buddy once though who called out the name of some girl other than his wife when he was sleeping. Wouldn't have been so bad, but his wife (at the time) was an insomniac.asc wrote:Every freaking day, at least once though usually multiple times...
I'm safe when I sleep.
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Relocating to Tucson, Macon, Fredericksburg or Buffalo...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 15051
Re: Relocating to Tucson, Macon, Fredericksburg or Buffalo...
Tucson is about a half a million people, with another 5.5 million 90 miles NW in Phoenix. Gambel's quail populations are probably at the lowest in history, but there is so much public land that is huntable, if you are willing to drive and hike a few miles you can generally find pockets of birds here...
- Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chewing options for a 4 month old lab
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4885
Re: Chewing options for a 4 month old lab
I had one eat the runner off an Ethan Allen rocker I've sanded several teeth marks out of furniture. A little plastic wood, light stain, spit polish and you are good to go! :D I had a pup once chewed off the corner of my Delmar Smith book by Tarrant. Not sure if she was seeking revenge... :lol:
- Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:36 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: UT prz 1 204
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6639
Re: UT prz 1 204
Very impressive.
Congrats to you and your good-looking dog. You should have some great years hunting with him, that's for sure!!
Congrats to you and your good-looking dog. You should have some great years hunting with him, that's for sure!!
- Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: So you think you can train!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2684
Re: So you think you can train!
Wow, that girl is one special trainer/handler. Doesn't matter much if she speaks or not - the horse knew exactly what she wanted and was thrilled to comply. Amazing.
- Sun Nov 25, 2012 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hunting and schutzhund
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9232
Re: Hunting and schutzhund
Dog eligibility is contingent on the following: Dogs must be spayed or neutered. Neither this dog nor its parents are registered or identified anywhere as a breed Yep. My understanding is that they look the other way somewhat on #2... Why not let a dog compete? As long as it can't reproduce, what...
- Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:38 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hunting and schutzhund
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9232
Re: Hunting and schutzhund
Ok so that goes back to my first question: Can you run a non typical hunting breed in hunt tests? Seems like this question came up before, and there was some form to be filled out to allow a "non AKC breed" to test....a member on here pointed it out. From the AKC regs: Hunting tests must be open to...
- Sat Nov 24, 2012 9:34 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: National dog Show
- Replies: 62
- Views: 20414
Re: National dog Show
It was.TAK wrote:Freezbee dog was cool!
An ACD wasn't it? Awesome dogs. Makes me want to move to the country and get some cattle just so I can have one (or 4).
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 1:32 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Help with obedience training a rehome Golden
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2944
Re: Help with obedience training a rehome Golden
Agree 100% with Evan. The dog is becoming an Alpha because that's how dogs survive in the absence of appropriate leadership otherwise. Also - Escape/avoidance learning is very powerful and difficult to overcome. Escape artists need absolute consistency and absolute security in their environment. The...
- Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:26 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: gun dog with a cat problem
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8593
Re: gun dog with a cat problem
Lol! When I was about twelve, the neighbor's cat would do this to our Old English Sheepdog... :evil: I hated that cat... so one day, I took some of my lawn mowing money, got on my bike and rode to the hardware store to buy another foot of chain and a coupling link... That stupid cat never knew what...