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- Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:53 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Older hunting dog
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4776
Re: Older hunting dog
My dog get a joint supplement everyday, I usually give him an extra one after a long day of hunting. The Joint Supplement is called Dasuquin. The pain med, I was told from the Vet, that she compares it to Advil for dogs, it's called Rimadyl. Well maybe the does is just not strong enough for him. I w...
- Wed Nov 01, 2017 7:09 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Older hunting dog
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4776
Older hunting dog
Well some questions about my Britney, I noticed last year he received an injury from hunting one day. I took him to the vet. She said the dog injured his front shoulder, probably strain it our pulled a muscle. Well after 6 months he was back to normal. During dove season, I noticed after some hunts ...
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:13 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Question on bye-passing a sitting bird
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6602
Re: Question on bye-passing a sitting bird
I would not worry about it. I too have train lots of dogs and seen them go right pass the birds. I have also seen other dogs do the same. Just last week while hunting quail my german short hair walked right pass a small covey. I just about stepped on them. I thought how did the darn dog miss that. I...
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:05 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Mountain Quail, Chukars,Pups more pics
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9263
Re: Mountain Quail, Chukars,Pups and Yildiz
Nice group of birds. You are very fortunate to have such a good area. I am down south and the bird population took a big hit. I have hunted the desert area very hard and never saw one chuckar. Very few quail too. I have had several good spots over the years but now they hardly hold any birds. Seems ...
- Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:01 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Beer?
- Replies: 185
- Views: 70650
Re: Beer?
Kern River Brewing Company Lake Isabelle Ca
Sequoia Red
Sequoia Red
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:55 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: North Dakota Pheasant Hunt
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5775
Re: North Dakota Pheasant Hunt
Looks like a great hunt. Great state for hunting pheasant. Its been a while since I was back there, I am sure this year was great because of the mild winters they had last year.
- Sat Nov 24, 2012 9:17 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Maya's first solo hunt
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3565
Re: Maya's first solo hunt
Looks good, that dog is diffidently growing since the last time I saw her.
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:41 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Junior Pheasant Hunt
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2537
Re: Junior Pheasant Hunt
Great time and seems like a great club.
- Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:25 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: The Carrizo Plain Area Info "California"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3586
Re: The Carrizo Plain Area Info "California"
Birds in the Crocker Springs area by Fellows Ca. Green Horn Mountain has some quail, this is toward lake Isabel. I saw a couple of coveys while I was cutting wood this year. Over all a pretty bad year. There are some birds out there but very few.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
- Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:18 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Junior Pheasant Hunt
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2537
Junior Pheasant Hunt
Headed out the other day with my friends son for his first bird hunt. Always exciting hunting with kids. His dad told me that he did't get any sleep the night before the hunt. He got plenty of shooting in that day. He was getting a little frustrated after 5 misses. But at the end of the hunt he fina...
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:54 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Pup wont stop eating rocks!!!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13161
Re: Pup wont stop eating rocks!!!
I would hate to have an xray of my dogs stomach. He has eaten all kinds of stuff. And it was't my fault. It is just a pup being a pup. He turned out fine. I am sure it is just a phase that the pup is going through.
- Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:17 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Occupations
- Replies: 239
- Views: 164013
Re: Occupations
Firefighter
- Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:10 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: First gun dog, did I get a good one?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3023
Re: First gun dog, did I get a good one?
Good looking dog, the Shorthair are very smart dogs. I have trained several dogs but the Shorthair really stands out. I also have a 7 month old and I am using him on quail and chucker. He is a great pointer, retriever, and loves to locate down birds. I could't be happier with my choice of breed. Goo...
- Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:19 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Pups first season
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1082
Re: Pups first season
A great accomplishment training your own dog and seeing him work in the field for you.
Good luck on those pheasant. I hunted North Dakota and had great success. Never saw so many pheasant in my life.
Good luck on those pheasant. I hunted North Dakota and had great success. Never saw so many pheasant in my life.
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:55 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: shorthair first time out
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3720
Re: shorthair first time out
Always fun training dogs. I was very pleased with his performance. I just think of all the time we put in the training field. A lot of work, but its worth it.
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:11 am
- Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
- Topic: No Lead for predation hunting-your next
- Replies: 89
- Views: 56846
Re: No Lead for predation hunting-your next
Let see Lead or No Lead. Since the 1800 people have been using lead in there guns for a very long time. I have never heard of anyone dieing from lead poisoning from a bullet in which was used to kill a deer, elk or other game. What about all that lead in the paint back in the 60s. I am here today, a...
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:48 am
- Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
- Topic: Obama pushing shooters off public lands
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17526
Re: Obama pushing shooters off public lands
Interesting. Let get rid of all the guns, dogs, and Atvs. Still you are going to have slobs that litter. You are worried about some people shooting on public land. I feel much safter on public land than I do in the city. Its not a perfect world. Just think if we got rid of all the guns. People are s...
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:13 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Quail hunting in California
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3449
Re: Quail hunting in California
Well I have heard bad bird reports this year for Ca. It seems to be true, even though I was able to harvest 8 quail. Great day for the new dog. I did seem some coveys. From what I heard from my other hunting buddies the picture looks grim. No rain and just to dry for the birds to survie. I also hear...
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:01 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: shorthair first time out
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3720
shorthair first time out
I took the my German Shorthair out for the first time on wild birds. I was very impress with him. He hunted close and did everything that I trained him to do. Well we started out on a long walk but the only birds that we saw were some dove in a bush. That sure got him excited but not the birds that ...
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:20 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Training new shorthair pointer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2537
Training new shorthair pointer
Well I took my 5 month old short hair out today for some more training. He did very well. The long hours of training are finally paying off. I set a bob white in the bird launcher and he pointed down wind from it and held steady. I released it and he just stood there. Next I took him off in a anothe...
- Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:12 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: beretta urika 2
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6857
Re: beretta urika 2
Can't be a Beretta. The oldest gun maker.
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:44 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Dove opener..
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5479
Re: Dove opener..
Dove Opener Bakersfield Ca was OK. I managed to shoot 6 birds but my son shot his limit. There are still lots of birds out there. We are still shooting limits. I took my 5 month short hair out for the first time on dove and he did very well. He retrieved all my birds. I guess all that training had p...
- Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:49 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: GSP Seems to have lost interest in Pigeons
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3462
Re: GSP Seems to have lost interest in Pigeons
I would lay off the gun for a while. I would introduce a live bird to him and have him chase it and catch it. This will get his interest and excitement in him again. I had a dog that I was training on retrieving birds. This is what had happen to me. I had the dog in the whoa position. I went to thro...
- Sun Jul 08, 2012 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Maya@ 5 months during training- youtube
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8522
Re: Maya@ 5 months during training
Good job on the training, looks likes she is really coming along for you.
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:29 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: 1st day on the collar
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9337
Re: 1st day on the collar
I have used some of the collars my self. Some brands deliver more shock than other brands. I would test the collar before I would put it on the dog. What I did in the past, was put both my fingers on the contacts to see how much stimulation would be delivered. Fingers are not that sensitive, especia...
- Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:15 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pigeon loft and dog?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2137
Re: Pigeon loft and dog?
I have a pigeon coop too. My dog looks at the birds but he does not point. I use to raise pheasants too. Some of my other dogs just looked at the birds. My Brit, when I would put him in the pheasant pen he would point. The same goes with my Short hair. I do not do that very often. When I take my dog...
- Sat May 26, 2012 7:08 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Bird scent/training
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5284
Re: Bird scent/training
Thanks for all the info, it has been some time since I have trained a new pup, they are all different. Some definitely catch on much faster that other breeds.
thanks for the info Pappy
thanks for the info Pappy
- Mon May 14, 2012 9:43 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: launcher help PLEASE
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11656
Re: launcher help PLEASE
Adam I have read your subject on training your dog on birds. First I have train several dogs myself. Some of my dogs had turn out great and some others not as good as I would of like them. But let me give you a little advise. If you put in the time your dog will turn out ok. I have made some major m...
- Sun May 13, 2012 7:10 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Bird scent/training
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5284
Bird scent/training
I have a new pup and I have just introduced him to the field. During the second outing to the field I planted a pigeon. I went down wind and tried to place him in the scent cone. He was a little clue less. I had him on a check cord and once he saw the bird he jumped at it. I am using pigeons and jus...
- Mon May 07, 2012 1:16 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: No wings on a string ...?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5242
Re: No wings on a string ...?
I have trained several dog using Wolter's Gun Dog book and all my dogs have turn out great. But during the training I also use pen raised birds. The dogs are just site pointing either on a wing or at the live birds. I never had a problem with the dog not scenting a bird and not pointing at them. Wol...
- Sat May 05, 2012 1:40 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training with birds
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1178
Training with birds
I have a young German Short hair pointer. After training I reward him on some site pointing in the pigeon coop. He is very steady and usually does not break his point to chase. I usually do this every couple of days after training. I just don't want to over due it when I am able to take him into the...
- Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Off To North Dakota...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3837
Re: Off To North Dakota...
Good luck on your new adventure. The pheasant hunting is excellent. What a Out doors-mans paradise.
- Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:50 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Words of Wisdom
- Replies: 205
- Views: 423524
Re: Words of Wisdom
Your Dog will make you a better hunter, watch him and learn.
- Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:35 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Nwe Pup
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1799
Nwe Pup
Well the pup is growing up, he is about 4 months now. I just want to show him off. This pic is in my pigeon coop. This is his reward for doing a good job of training.
- Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:14 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Bird launchers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22186
Re: Bird launchers
Thanks for the info, I am heading down to bass pro Saturday to pick up some fishing supplies, I will see if they have the DT 509.
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:01 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Bird launchers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22186
Re: Bird launchers
I have been looking on the INTERNET and found one that seemed to be in my price range. I thought the DT 509 quail and pigeon launcher looks to be a good one. My concern is that I have seen some u-tube pics launching some quail but no pigeon. A pigeon is a little heavier than a quail. My concern is, ...
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:12 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Bird launchers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22186
Re: Bird launchers
Raising some piegons but I just don't have many right now they just started to breed
- Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:09 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Bird launchers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22186
Bird launchers
I have seen a lot of bird launchers out there and they are not cheap. I plan to use it for quail and pigeons. What is a good brand to purchase.
Thanks Pappy
Thanks Pappy
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 4:46 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: 15 wk old training
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4637
Re: 15 wk old training
Seems like you are started on the right path. I also have a short hair. Just about doing the same training your are doing. I have trained 5 dogs and pretty much go by the gun dog book. I have used it on all my dogs and have good success. I do some things different like whoa. Being consistent every d...
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:16 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Whoa Command
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4201
Re: Whoa Command
I normally don't teach WHOA till they are a year old or more. I try not to use it around birds as I want the dog to point and not whoa. Whoa is nothing more than a stay command and is a control type command and not a hunting command. JMO Ezzy I guess I never thought the Whoa command was nothing les...
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:30 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Whoa Command
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4201
Whoa Command
I have trained several dogs. I am no expert but I have had very good success. I tied something different one year while training a new dog. But before I get into that I well start off first by letting you know how I usually train my new dogs. I am a firm believer in using Richard Wolters Gun Dog boo...
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:13 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pigeon Coop and Training Birds
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6513
Re: Pigeon Coop and Training Birds
Thanks for the info, i just started to build the coop today. Spent $80 in lumber and used some scraps around the shop. Another two days and I will be done. I will just have to find some homing pigeons.
Thanks again for the info.
Pappy
Thanks again for the info.
Pappy
- Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:34 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pigeon Coop and Training Birds
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6513
Re: Pigeon Coop and Training Birds
how do you make the area for the birds to nest ?
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:44 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pigeon Coop and Training Birds
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6513
Pigeon Coop and Training Birds
I got a new shot hair pup on the way and it will be arriving around spring time, and I am planning on trying to raise some homer pigeons. I have raised phesants, quail but never any pigeons. The phesants were great for training the dog but I am trying to cut down on the cost. I have a small bird pen...
- Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Male or Female German Short Hair Pup
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1484
Male or Female German Short Hair Pup
I have been thinking about purchasing a female short hair pup, I was told that females are easier to train than males, is this true. Also how messy is it when the female comes into heat. I have two male dogs now and I could see having a female could cause some problems. I sure don't want her to get ...
- Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pedigree German Shot Hair
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4556
Re: Pedigree German Shot Hair
Thanks for all the info. I do understand that I want a short hair that will work close range for me. Thanks for the info on the Merle kennel here in Bakersfield, I will be giving him a call tomorrow. He has been in the business for a long time. Not only that but I live here in Bakersfield. There are...
- Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:14 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pedigree German Shot Hair
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4556
Pedigree German Shot Hair
How are you able to determined a dogs pedigree ? I am looking to purchase a German Short Hair pup, but I have no idea what to look for in this breed. What is a good line to look for in the German Shot Hair breed. I am also looking for a pup to hunt with. There are so many breeders out there it hard ...
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:57 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Dog passing live birds
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19408
Re: Dog passing live birds
Thats good advise but the terrain does not always allow it. Where I hunt its very steep and rugged. You really need to watch your step. Those birds no the game.
- Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:10 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Dog passing live birds
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19408
Re: Dog passing live birds
Thanks for the information on the dog pointing ability. It Justs seems that the dog passes a lot of birds while we are hunting quail. I hunt quail mostly out here in the West. The first two years I had the dog the bird hunting was terrible because of the drought. Hopefully he will pick it up soon. T...
- Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:55 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Dog passing live birds
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19408
Dog passing live birds
I have a Britteny bird dog. We have not had a good seasoning of bird hunting out here in the West because of the drought. I took the dog to Idaho and he did great, Pointed on chucker and Huns. I was very pleased with his hunting ability. I hunt quail out here in the west. This year the birds are bac...