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by dblent
Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: problem with long ranging
Replies: 16
Views: 20022

Re: problem with long ranging

yes, we hunt in deep cover. like to see how she hunts for pheasant in open country...
by dblent
Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: problem with long ranging
Replies: 16
Views: 20022

Re: problem with long ranging

We've talked about this many times on this site before. For many of us range doesn't mean nearly as much as Wagonmaster puts it: nose, bird sense & manners. What you shouldn't tolerate is a dog a long ways off, bumping birds. I've said this before, I've seen dogs that are range wise. If they are ne...
by dblent
Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:22 am
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: problem with long ranging
Replies: 16
Views: 20022

Re: problem with long ranging

I have found with Pointers you also need to give up a little of your feelings of not being in total control....let the dog work. Hacking is not an option with me (I refuse to hack a dog), I let them roll and we learn how to hunt together in a manner that works for both of us. It takes some work adj...
by dblent
Sat Sep 25, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: problem with long ranging
Replies: 16
Views: 20022

Re: problem with long ranging

just found out....it"s a dog tracking system by garmin or a dog from the Jetson's. lol
by dblent
Sat Sep 25, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: problem with long ranging
Replies: 16
Views: 20022

Re: problem with long ranging

should I ask what an "Astro" is?
by dblent
Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:03 am
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: problem with long ranging
Replies: 16
Views: 20022

Re: problem with long ranging

ok, but is the command "here" given? i don't want the dog to come to me everytime, but want it closer.
by dblent
Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:58 am
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: problem with long ranging
Replies: 16
Views: 20022

Re: problem with long ranging

hack? do u mean with e-collar? i am worried that the e-collar may have a negative effect on the dog.
by dblent
Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: problem with long ranging
Replies: 16
Views: 20022

Re: problem with long ranging

she is an english pointer with elhew. yes, i have been back to check cord. need to do this more. i never used the whistle and don't know how to. i use verble commands: here, sit, heal, down, no, alright and woe. need a command to work closer. i have tried the e-collar and don't like to use it, need ...
by dblent
Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: problem with long ranging
Replies: 16
Views: 20022

problem with long ranging

hi i have a two and a half year old female english pointer. finds birds ok. i having problems with her ranging to far and eventually loosing interest in my commands. she is a timid dog but seems to have stubborn qualities. she is easily excited. need help. has anyone else had this problem and what c...