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I'll try it this weekend but something tells me its going to be hard to get my dog to just forget about the downed bird. I am betting he is going to be pulling the heck out of me to get to the spot he saw it go down.

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Is it bad if the dog gets no reward out of pointing the bird?

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Question on the process for training with a tethered pigeon: After you launch or flush the bird, the bird will fly away, and then land. The dog will hold point still (hopefully). What do you do in this situation? If you release the dog, he will go after the downed bird. I will have him on a cc but i...

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Irish setters have been great for me. Had them for 2 years and hold up great. Mine are made of kangaroo leather and it seems a little softer so the briars sort of tear them up but they have seen a good many miles.

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Good to know. This is the first dog I have not fed a "puppy" branded food and I wanted to make sure nothing bad was going on. He was definitely the alpha of his litter and much bigger than his litter mates so I am thinking he is going to be a hoss. I think he looks small to me bc I cant wait for him...

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I am thinking my GSP is a little on the small side. About how much should a GSP weigh at 6 months? Not overly concerned just curious... He is on Diamond EA and has been for about 2 months but I am wondering if I need to feed him puppy food to stimulate more growth?

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Vets rob you blind where I live. Kills me when I dump several hundreds into something I could have easily taken care of myself. Half the time the vet doesnt even get it right and you end up going back for something they missed and it costs you even more. I am done with vets unless the dog needs surg...

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you used Italian Greyhounds Yes we did, there are several sizes dude...... Not the toy stuff, they never set foot on a track.......or did you miss that? Why is everyone so dead set on being MR. right all the time here? I agree, this is one of the most argumentative forums I have been a member of. I...

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Nothing beats a cold Coors Light (or 12) after a hard days work.

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I have always learned not to use electronic stimulation to teach a command, only for correction after a dog is taught the command on a CC. Since vibrate is not painful can I use it as pressure to teach a command with?

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No the ProPlan is fine, but I would like both my dogs to eat the same food. I had started the puppy on ProPlan because my feed store was closed for a couple of days so I had to choose another food in a pinch. The older dog has always been on Diamond EA so I want to just transition him over to the EA...

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Is it ok for puppies? The bag only has suggestions for adult dogs. The puppy is around 5 months old. He was on ProPlan Performance before. Should I just stick with the 4 cup/day amount from the ProPlan?

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Throwing up for dogs is a much more natural process than for humans. Make sure he is drinking. More then likely he will get over it quickly. Giver it a day or three before panicking. A lot of times a vet will charge a lot and not be very helpful in situations like that. Recently my dog didnt eat for...

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I play a couple here and there. Getting an Xbox on Monday and possibly MW3. Yall let me know if you want to team up some time.

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Smell em. If they stink bad, might be infected. You can clean em out with a qtip.

If hes got long floppy ears you can get ear wash or mineral oil to put in his ears if he is going to get wet. Moisture that sits in their ears will increase their chance of getting infected.

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Gerber Suspension multitool is the best multitool under $50 from my experiences. I lost my last one and bought a Leatherman that everyone raves about and I have really been let down. I want to go back to my Gerber Suspension for half the price!!

This comes from a guy who HATES Gerber knives.

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At 11 weeks, you are a long way from having a working dog. What you have right now is an 11 week old ball of energy. Treat him as such.

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I use the crate and my puppy finds a way to direct his pee outside his crate!! I think he is lifting his leg and pointing it so none of it ends up in his crate...

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That is so good to hear! I hate it when dogs get lost.

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I am waiting on this too. I hope it drops the price of the 320!

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They make special bowls to slow down feeding.

http://www.wrexhamdogkennels.co.uk/dog- ... s-shop.php

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"We took him to the vet this morning because he was getting his rabies shot and 3rd round of boosters" I have seen dogs act a little lethargic for a few days after this. Mine was pitiful. Try putting pressure where he had the shot and see if he reacts. Mine had a sore rear end for a couple days aft...

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How is he this morning?

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I would let it go until he throws up again. If he has a obstruction he will not be able to eat or drink without throwing up.

I dont know what a vet would tell you at this point...

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Interesting theory. I will try this.

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I would have taken him in sooner, but I spoke with my vet on Christmas Eve because I knew they would be closed on Christmas, and she said he could wait as long as he is drinking and eating treats. Thats why I waiting that long to take him in. Went to the vet yesterday and they did bloodwork and gave...

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Ever had a dog not eat for a while? Last Wednesday he was throwing up a lot, like every 20 minutes for about 2 hours. I gave him overnight and he seemed ok the next day, no more vomiting, but he hasnt eaten since Wednesday. He will eat a treat and drink water, so I dont think it is an obstruction, b...

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Basic obedience.

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I got 3 big dogs (2 GSP, 1 pit bull) and they all sleep in the bed!!

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We had a pit bull with this virus when we first got him from the shelter. He was given a 30% chance to live but he made it. Caught early it can be treated but it is expensive. Good luck with your puppy. I hope he is ok.

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I have a Tater and a Chipper (Chip)

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Thanks bigsteve. I also found this article here: http://www.royalcanin.us/library/ingredients-nutrients-corn-in-pet-food.aspx I have seen a lot of conflicting information but that article seems to be the most scientific I have found. My mothers dogs as well as my pitbull always seem to have issues w...

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All you said was corn is a good food source. What makes it a better or worse food source than any other ingredient? The GI for corn is high, but that doesnt necessarily equate to energy.

I am not looking to start an argument, but if yall know something I dont then please share. :roll:

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I wouldn't feed a feed without corn to a performance dog. Of course they will work great for the little lap dogs. Look and see what the trial dogs and hard hunted dogs are fed and you will see my point, it works and has for years and years. Ezzy Care to elaborate? I have read about it and I cant se...

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I wouldn't feed a feed without corn to a performance dog. Of course they will work great for the little lap dogs. Look and see what the trial dogs and hard hunted dogs are fed and you will see my point, it works and has for years and years. Ezzy Care to elaborate? I have read about it and I cant se...

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ezzy333 wrote:
MikeB wrote:Just curious.... what better foods are their at the feed store or in town.
Kind of curious about this also and would like to know how you can tell.

Ezzy

Corn.

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I know there are better foods...the feed store owner died last week so they were closed and I needed food. Had to drive into town and it was the best I found.

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I have a 13 wk old GSP puppy and I am feeding him Pro Plan Performance All Age food. Instructions say feed as much as he will eat, 3 times a day. Is that healthy for a pup that size? I want to feed him a lot but all he can eat seems like too much? What if he eats 8 cups a day?

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If you can catch him in the act, just say "NO!" and then take him outside. When he goes outside praise him. Seems to work well enough. My 13 week old is finally scratching at the back door to go out after 3 weeks of doing this. If you see pee on the floor dont scold him after the fact. I dont think ...

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Thanks guys. One question on NAVHDA... Are the dogs tested for their ability on ducks and furry creatures? I dont have much interest in that and I mainly only train for upland game like quail, etc.

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I am on my second GSP and I have been thinking more and more about trials with him, as he comes from fairly decent trial stock. My first GSP I trained myself and it has become my favorite hobby. Trials seem fun and a great way to "take it to the next level" but I am clueless when it comes to trials....

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You could try getting one from Gun Broker. A smaller dealer in US might ship to Canada or maybe someone located in Canada has one up on Gun Broker.

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Sadly they will not ship anywhere, not even to an FFL inside the US. You could try ordering directly from Yildiz and see if it is any cheaper?

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If we were supposed to shoot O/U's, God would have made us with our eyes on top of each other!

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Cedar makes them smell mighty nice.

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My dog broke his toe a couple of months ago. My vet put a spoon like splint on his foot to protect it when he walked. If you have an active dog, it isnt a great idea. He ended up developing sores that hurt his foot worse than the broken toe! I dont think there is anything that can be done. I wanted ...

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He responds well to ecollar with recall and most other commands. He responds very poorly with things like heel. Maybe he just doesnt know the command as well as I thought he did... I always try and keep a goal to not ever have his tail between his legs when we are training and always keep things fun...

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Why cant they just make a collar with vibrate/tone/continuous/momentary stimulation all in one?? There is no real use for a vibrate feature. That's why they have never been popular. Most trainers do NOT believe in warning a dog. For simple recall, the tone is as effective as a whistle. Every time y...

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Why cant they just make a collar with vibrate/tone/continuous/momentary stimulation all in one??

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Seems like vibrate is a rare feature on ecollars. I couldnt find anything from TT except for thier Sport Basic with a "buzz" feature.

The H20 1820 from DT Systems looks nice but I have never owned/used a collar from them before. Any others I am missing?

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