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by tnbndr
Fri May 11, 2018 4:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 1st GSP - questions
Replies: 38
Views: 8812

Re: 1st GSP - questions

You don't need a month of training with a pro. Schedule a visit with one recommended by others and work with him to solve your issues so you know how to correct problems. You need to steady this dog to wing, shot and fall and you need him broke so he won't move once pointed even if the bird moves. Y...
by tnbndr
Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:32 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Fabarm shotguns
Replies: 7
Views: 10391

Re: Fabarm shotguns

I am looking at a Fabarms L4S in 12 gauge. Anyone shoot one of these? They are at the top of my price range along with a Browning and Benelli. Any preference?
I purchased an L4S Sporting in June of 2017, very nice shotgun. Well built and cycles everything I put through it.
by tnbndr
Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Black GSP
Replies: 42
Views: 24306

Re: Black GSP

I hunt all my GSP's (dogs) no matter what color with orange half vests for visibility reasons. Orange is easy to see!!!
I had a liver and white, liver roan and now a black roan. I don't shop for color, I just adopt older (2+) dogs that need homes.
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by tnbndr
Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:37 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: LOP too long. Cut stock or sell gun?
Replies: 21
Views: 22156

Re: LOP too long. Cut stock or sell gun?

The A400 is a better gun, have the thinnest recoil pad that Kick Eez makes installed and remove wood if necessary. Very few guns will fit you out of the box. I just sanded down the comb on an A400 Parralel target. Will it affect resale, probably but who cares I intend to use it and you can't shoot w...
by tnbndr
Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Fabarm shotguns
Replies: 7
Views: 10391

Re: Fabarm shotguns

I owned and shot an XLR5 for a year. No issues with it shot and cycled most ammo. Never broke down.
by tnbndr
Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Invisible Fence
Replies: 7
Views: 6367

Re: Invisible Fence

I have one for two GSP's and it works great. Took about a month with each to train where I was comfortable. I can leave them out alone in a city lot and they won't leave, even to chase critters. I would stay away from the Invisible Fence brand, there are others, I had trouble with them and they woul...
by tnbndr
Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:51 am
Forum: Training
Topic: "Come" vs. "Here"
Replies: 34
Views: 13905

Re: "Come" vs. "Here"

My dogs "pee" and "Poop" on command so I certainly don't want them to "come" on command. I use "here". But then again I have females!!! :D :lol:
by tnbndr
Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Shipping a shotgun
Replies: 13
Views: 5641

Re: Shipping a shotgun

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_made_the_Italian_Charles_Daly_Diamond_Skeet_serial_97496 Good for them. Everyone makes a big deal out shipping guns. I went to purchase a rifle box, box only from a UPS Store and the lady told me I cannot ship guns. I asked why they sell rifle boxes then and she couldn...
by tnbndr
Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:23 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Reclaimed Shot - Advice from reloaders needed.
Replies: 17
Views: 8921

Re: Reclaimed Shot - Advice from reloaders needed.

$28 bucks a bag beats the heck out of 38-45 bucks a bag.
Price is good but sounds high. When the gun club I attend was selling it a couple of years ago it was $20 for a 1 gallon plastic jug. Don't know what that equates to in pounds though.
by tnbndr
Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How far do you travel for hunting preserves?
Replies: 75
Views: 19957

Re: How far do you travel for hunting preserves?

I have about 6 within a 1 hour drive from me. All are around $17-$20 per bird for pheasant for non members. Members prices are better. One that I join, if you pay early in spring for $425 you get 30 pheasant and a membership which gets you full use of fields for training, ponds, clubhouse, dog clean...
by tnbndr
Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Obedience training
Replies: 25
Views: 8209

Re: Obedience training

Or just don't allow them in the kitchen. I have an e-fence and put a field under the floor of the kitchen in the basement. The dogs do not cross the line, they sit in the living room and watch the action.
by tnbndr
Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:51 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Reclaimed Shot - Advice from reloaders needed.
Replies: 17
Views: 8921

Re: Reclaimed Shot - Advice from reloaders needed.

Check with local trap clubs. When they have the trap and skeet fields mined they usually offer used shot for sale, at least around here they do. I don't reload but have friends that do and they have used reclaimed shot. You will never know the difference.
by tnbndr
Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:32 am
Forum: Training
Topic: How to deter pup from sitting while on point
Replies: 33
Views: 7549

Re: How to deter pup from sitting while on point

Not teaching the dog to sit is great advice if you only use the dog for hunting and it is a kennel dog. I like to do other things with my dogs, pet therapy, obedience, dock jumping etc, and some of those disciplines require the dog to sit as part of the training or certification testing. My first GS...
by tnbndr
Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:39 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Rescuing GSP
Replies: 4
Views: 1645

Re: Rescuing GSP

I don't think it is ever too late. At the very least it is worth a try, what have you got to loose. Hunting is just naturally in these dogs and who knows at 4 years old she may have had some training in the past if you don't know her history. I adopted a 3 year old chocolate lab/shorthair mix once t...
by tnbndr
Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:07 am
Forum: Training
Topic: food aggression??
Replies: 18
Views: 5799

Re: food aggression??

When I got one of my GSP's at 4 years old, I could not believe how fast she ate. Food flew everywhere, I thought she had been starved but she was in good shape. Found out she had only been fed once a day with other dogs so she was going to be sure she got her food. I switched her to twice a day and ...
by tnbndr
Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:59 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Last quail hunt for the year.
Replies: 3
Views: 1435

Re: Last quail hunt for the year.

Those are both some nice looking dogs.
Looked like a productive hunt.
by tnbndr
Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Preserve Hunt this Weekend
Replies: 7
Views: 2460

Re: Preserve Hunt this Weekend

Was that Wild WIngs? The Ledge?
Wild Wings, small field by Chads with the pond and windmill aerator. Not much cover but I did not want to make the girls walk forever on their first hunt. We only had to cover parts of the field to find the birds.
by tnbndr
Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:48 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Preserve Hunt this Weekend
Replies: 7
Views: 2460

Preserve Hunt this Weekend

Booked a pheasant hunt this Saturday. Turned out to be the coldest day of the winter (so far) and the most snow on the ground. Took daughter on her first ever bird hunt. She has shot clays with me before but this year expressed interest in trying bird hunting. A friend and his daughter also went alo...
by tnbndr
Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Seeking e-fence opinions
Replies: 9
Views: 4399

Re: Seeking e-fence opinions

Search Invisible Fence, lots of discussion on this topic. I live in the city (suburb) and love mine. Both my dogs will not leave the area. They can be running full bore after a rabbit or squirrel and slam on the brakes when they get close. They cannot be coaxed out of the yard, I have had people try...
by tnbndr
Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Raw neck - collar?
Replies: 23
Views: 6850

Re: Raw neck - collar?

I have two dogs and one always had a raw neck, not as bad as yours but ugly and irritating. I tried all kinds of collars, etc and finally settled on the collars below. I left all collars off until healed, except when out for a walk etc. I determined that the other collars were holding moisture and t...
by tnbndr
Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Last minute pheasant fun.
Replies: 6
Views: 2242

Re: Last minute pheasant fun.

Like the looks of your dog. Stylish point.
by tnbndr
Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Whats Your Dogs name?
Replies: 59
Views: 16914

Re: Whats Your Dogs name?

Have not seen one Meeka or best of all Zelda (have never run into another one).
by tnbndr
Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ez loader kennel hold 2 larger GSPs?
Replies: 6
Views: 3378

Re: ez loader kennel hold 2 larger GSPs?

I purchased one last year after using a well made two dog crate that took two people to load and unload. The EZ Loader will hold your GSP's just fine. Both of mine go 60lbs and fit with plenty of room. I purchased the smaller one for the back of an SUV even though I own a full size Tundra, gives me ...
by tnbndr
Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Testing New Backtrack Dtour
Replies: 10
Views: 4218

Re: Testing New Backtrack Dtour

Ryman: That is not the first time I have heard that, but I had to give it a try and it seems to work OK. I was out this weekend on a really cloudy day and it took quite a while for it to lock onto a satellite. I will keep playing with it. I am taking it deer hunting next week where we drive deer all...
by tnbndr
Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Testing New Backtrack Dtour
Replies: 10
Views: 4218

Re: Testing New Backtrack Dtour

Next two weekends deer hunting so it will be 3 - 4 weeks before I can test it on the dog but I will report back.
Have you hunted those grounds? My first time there, it was a nice field with varying terrain and cover. Windy day, we saw 13 birds and bagged 6. Some never got shot at.
by tnbndr
Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: One of those days...zero birds
Replies: 2
Views: 1912

Re: One of those days...zero birds

I have lots of days with zero birds. But anytime afield with the dogs is counted as a win/win. Dogs and I both get some excercise.!!
Gotta hate those stickers though, I love it when I hunt with buddies with cockers or spaniels and they spend hours on the tailgate combing while I relax. :D
by tnbndr
Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Testing New Backtrack Dtour
Replies: 10
Views: 4218

Re: Testing New Backtrack Dtour

Gander sells it for $99 but I shopped ebay for a new in box @$70.
by tnbndr
Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Testing New Backtrack Dtour
Replies: 10
Views: 4218

Testing New Backtrack Dtour

Purchased a Bushnell Backtrack Dtour to help me find my vehicle after running circles hunting grouse and woodcock. After several trial runs I finally got it to work on a pheasant hunt on a game farm. I am happy with the results. Pretty simple to use, although it does sometimes take a while to lock o...
by tnbndr
Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stressfull Day for Me & My Dog
Replies: 13
Views: 4594

Re: Stressfull Day for Me & My Dog

You are building a collar wise dog. I NEVER play with a dog without it having a collar on. I NEVER let the dog outside without a collar on. I NEVER take a dog hunting without a collar on. I NEVER let a dog out of the truck without the collar being on. I use the collar on them whether we're playing ...
by tnbndr
Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Invisible fence
Replies: 19
Views: 10095

Re: Invisible fence

I love ours. Not the Invisible Fence brand name though, they are not a good company to deal with. Dumped theirs and went with another system that works just as good and I can control all the settings for the wire field and the collar strength without calling a tech. My dogs won't leave even if they ...
by tnbndr
Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Poison Ivy?
Replies: 18
Views: 6326

Re: Poison Ivy?

affected area then follow with at least 2-3oz of cuervo

Do you drink the cuervo or pour it on the poison ivy. :?: :o
by tnbndr
Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Not that you guys arent good enough...
Replies: 40
Views: 17230

Re: Not that you guys arent good enough...

Ollie is a nice looking pup. Gotta love those DK's.
by tnbndr
Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: MN - First pheasant hunt
Replies: 12
Views: 4037

Re: MN - First pheasant hunt

If anyone is in SE Wisconsin, Milwaukee area and wants to experience a hunt give me a call. I am a member at two hunt clubs and know others we can call and book birds, no membership required. Always like to start out the youngsters to get them interested but would like to hunt with some experienced ...
by tnbndr
Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do your dogs hold up?
Replies: 10
Views: 3691

Re: How do your dogs hold up?

I have two dogs but did not do that because I wanted to hunt longer. I just enjoy the heck out of their company. Either of my dogs will run all day if we are hunting.I have to force them to rest and drink. But then they sleep well at night. They do get beat up depending on what we are hunting. In th...
by tnbndr
Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Check out my new pup!
Replies: 19
Views: 8189

Re: Check out my new pup!

That is a nice looking pup. What a great way to get a DK, right out of it's own country. How will transport back to US work. Lots of paperwork? The dark brown dog, Zelda, in my sig is a DK with a lot of Hege Haus in her background. She has proven to be quite the dog. I little more stubborn than the ...
by tnbndr
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sign Up Sheet for Doc's Giveaway Contest & the winner is
Replies: 136
Views: 33553

Re: Sign Up Sheet for Doc's Giveaway Contest

Put my name in the hat!
by tnbndr
Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Don't hate me because my dog is beautiful
Replies: 20
Views: 5752

Re: Don't hate me because my dog is beautiful

I'd go with Cash, as you will be spending a lot of it in the future.!! :lol:

Nice looking pup. I like Viszlas and always wanted one but have stuck with the GSP's so far.
by tnbndr
Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ANYBODY EVER USE ONE OF THESE??
Replies: 13
Views: 3882

Re: ANYBODY EVER USE ONE OF THESE??

I have heard of some dogs chewing them to escape. If the dog is crate trained, it should be fine.
by tnbndr
Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Meat smokers
Replies: 96
Views: 33614

Re: Meat smokers

I purchased a Traeger Lil Tex several years ago because I wanted a dual purpose grill/smoker. It works great in both functions. Easy to light and holds temperature very well.

http://www.traegergrills.com/shop/grills
by tnbndr
Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Your Dog's Nickname
Replies: 51
Views: 12205

Re: Your Dog's Nickname

Our DK is a little rough around the edges and sometimes short on manners so my wife calls her the "hillbilly" dog.( it fits)
When we are out just running I call them my "girls", they respond when I call "here girls".
by tnbndr
Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Invisible dog fence
Replies: 24
Views: 8683

Re: Invisible dog fence

I switched to the Dog Watch brand after bad dealings with Invisible Fence (the brand). They will sell you lifetime warranties and then not get in touch with you to honor that warranty. Meanwhile I was without a working collar. Fortunately for me my persistant training paid off and mine won't even le...
by tnbndr
Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Invisible dog fence
Replies: 24
Views: 8683

Re: Invisible dog fence

I have an e-fence and love it. Yes, shags is correct it doesn't keep other dogs out, but I don't have that problem where I live. It took about a month to train each of my GSP's and they will not break the barrier. They can be full bore chasing a rabbit and will slam on the breaks when they know they...
by tnbndr
Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:32 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Cleaning out the Gun Safe
Replies: 0
Views: 1611

Cleaning out the Gun Safe

Have a couple of shotguns for sale: Great little woodcock or grouse gun. 28 Gauge CZ SxS: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=243761579 Used for Sporting Clays and a few planted pheasants over the GSP's 28 Gauge Browning Ultra XS: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=2...
by tnbndr
Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: beretta choke tube
Replies: 5
Views: 2183

Re: beretta choke tube

I know the old 303 beretta's took invector chokes.
That is because the Beretta 303 and the Browning B-80 were the same gun.
Beretta now has about 4 different chokes out for different guns. It can get confusing so you should find out what you gun uses.
by tnbndr
Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MY GSP, one worry, pics inside
Replies: 28
Views: 6040

Re: MY GSP, one worry, pics inside

Recon033:

Rangeline Kennels
Eugene Gerhartz
cell 920.269.1114
home 414.704.1299
N10368 Hwy 175
Lomira, WI 53048

Ask him to help you out with exposing your dog to birds.

Good Luck
by tnbndr
Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MY GSP, one worry, pics inside
Replies: 28
Views: 6040

Re: MY GSP, one worry, pics inside

There are all kinds of places to either train or get birds in the West Bend area. Try Pheasants on the Ledge in Brownsville, Cadence Kennels in Campellsport, Wild Wings, there is Glor Loral Kennels right on Hwy 33 (don't know if this is the reference you made or not), they train Labs but should be a...
by tnbndr
Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My Dogs
Replies: 9
Views: 1767

Re: My Dogs

Nice dogs. Love Goldens and every pack needs a cur. I just have not found one yet.
by tnbndr
Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:20 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Getting back in the field--photos
Replies: 19
Views: 7398

Re: Getting back in the field--photos

Nice photos. I will be heading out to our favorite spot soon. Nesting season ends at the end of the month. One dog healing from surgery should be ready by then to run and do some refresher training.
Those collars to seem to be a nuisance don't they?
Nice pictures.
by tnbndr
Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crate Ventilation
Replies: 13
Views: 4337

Re: Crate Ventilation

Is this a plastic crate or a dog box? I have both. Just purchased an Easy Loader Deuce and if that works out I will be selling the dog box as it is heavier than I like although it is well built and insulated. Either way I need to add some ventilation for summer training days and I will rig somethin...
by tnbndr
Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crate Ventilation
Replies: 13
Views: 4337

Crate Ventilation

Did a search but came up dry. I am looking to buy a couple of fans to hook on my dog crate to ventilate when necessary. Does anyone have any experience with a certain brand, either good or bad. It seems they all look fairly cheap. I want one that I can run off my car battery, I plan on wiring a doub...