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uplandrsb wrote: I go to ND every year and take pointing dogs.. It depends on how you hunt them.. in big open fields it may be tough for your dog to pin them in range.. You need to hunt old homesteads, ditches, tree rows, and nasty thickets.. our dogs point grouse, pheasant, partridge and the birds...

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I go to ND every year and take pointing dogs.. It depends on how you hunt them.. in big open fields it may be tough for your dog to pin them in range.. You need to hunt old homesteads, ditches, tree rows, and nasty thickets.. our dogs point grouse, pheasant, partridge and the birds hold well enough ...

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It's always been the 12ga because it was the most versatile for me but for the last year I have been trying to switch yo a 20ga

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I agree the DT launcher can be a little frustrating at times having to push the button just right, time lag in launching etc.. i have 5 and i have had them working great the last year or so.. what i figured out is that if you make sure your batteries are fresh they work just fine.. as soon as i get ...

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Yes.. on the ears its basically frost bite .. if you put something on it that is moist, it will make it worse.. not sure about the eye, i would keep close watch on that one.

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Has anyone had any experience with the heated kennel pads? They seem to be little pricey for the ones made for outdoors. I know the hound heater is probably the most popular but the pads seem like they would work good.

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Thanks

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You can find them for about half that price.. Ill see if i can find the site again

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This is exactly why I posted this.. its an awesome book but never hear any one recommend it.. I strongly advise anyone who ask for good sources for training, novice or not, to buy this book among other videos.. I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks this way..

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Yes it is an old book but a great one.. it is very comprehensive as you said which is what i like, it doesnt leave you asking whats next? there are lots of more recent videos in such that are great to add to the book.. I agree, this book is certainly at the top of my list.

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In all of the inquires from people asking what a good resource is for training whether it be book or videos.. I have not seen many, if any recomend the book, "Training the Sporting Dog" by Donald Smith and Elvin Jones. I find this book to be a great resource at times.. I was just curous if any else ...

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i have 6 sitting on eggs right now and 4 hatched.. they seem to be doing fine keeping warm... Im not sure why they started laying so much... I do have have a heat lamp on the water so it doesnt freeze but i use that every year! Hopefully they all make it through this next cold spell. it seems the ex...

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Keep watching navhda.org.. spring test will be updated, if not now, very soon

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Phez numbers actually seem to be good, better than years past.. saw lots more cocks then hens this year too.. on the other hand, the grouse seem to be way .. usually see large numbers of grouse.. not this year..

We were in far North West..

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i know a few who shoot the bobwhite and really like them.. i have the ringneck and it is one the easiest guns i have to shoulder.. and i shoot it well.. I went with the ringneck 20ga for the single trigger..

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Brazosvalleyvizslas.. you basically just re worded my post.. Bottom line, dogs should handle all birds as i mentioned.. i said better birds would be nice, not an excuse.

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the only issue i have seen in the local hunt test is the quail seem to be terrible.. better flying birds that would actually allow a shot woudl be nice.. But for the most part in senior and for sure master, your dog should be ready for any of the call backs, missed birds, obiedience, etc.. its all p...

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I have the 3hole box like yours. It very easy to access the storage.. I would go with the 3 hole. Its heavy though. Also i put mine on a trailer as well.

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I would test young if your pup will get out and search a bit,.. Some dogs mature slower and would not be ready so 12 mos would be fine too.. The only thing is that by 12 mos some dogs have had a lot more training than would be expected in NA. With the way a pup of mine was whelped and local chapter ...

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I like josie as well..

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So after several vet visits, no UTI or bladder stones.. The eray looked good.. The only thing that we noticed was that she was fill of feces.. And that be pushing down on her bladder.. Her urine test was real high in protein.. So i am adding pumpkin to her diet for.a few weeks to see what happens.. ...

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I have always had DT and i really like them.. The.release quick and throw the.bird up moce.. I have seen dogtra a few times and thought.they.were sliggish and did.pop the.bird.well however.i.do beleive that can be adjusted.. I have not personally owned on..

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[quote] Your statistic and information on shock collars is not true. [quote +1 Used correctly the elecric collar can be the single most important traing tool other than birds. Also the dogs actually prefer the stimulation over pinch collars, choke chains andpulling on the checkcord. Most dogs get ex...

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Hotdogs are also good... Drag them on the ground .. Best on a hard surface so you can keep track of your line.. Do it straight until they stop tracking and just go to the end.. Then start making turns.. Once the know what the worx track is.. I switch to a few birds..

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That.depends on the pup.. You have plenty of time, let him be a pup for now and play with him.. I would say depending on the dog you could introduce around 6 mos.. Again some you shouldnt put pressure on until a year old or so..

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I am losing some in less.than 3 wks i would say from hatching.. I just started medicating them with enroflaxin so hopefully that will help.. It says to treat.for.5_7 days.. But when do you treat again? Do you think i shoild try some thing for canker? I had no trouble all last year and now this winte...

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maybe I need to medicate with something any advice

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would scratch grains be okay to feed.. or what's best to feed him

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Are you keeping heat on them?

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From any ones experience shpuld baby pigeons hatch and survive through the winter months?

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You can be a member at glenns valley and not trial.. Its a good place.to train and run dogs

Rinker.. Do you go to glenms valley much?

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I am located in Franklin as well.. Just south of Greenwood

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Welcome to the forum

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I understand that but it does not look as if she is marking.. I have seen females mark.. I just dont think that is what she is doing.. Well see

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Are you using the gallon jug for water or feed? What are most feeding out of? Or do yoi through on floor

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My luck with that has not been good.. I know some are able to keep them up for a.few months and then they will come.back.. Didnt qprk that way for me at first. Now all the birds were born im my loft that i fly now

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I did get urine test back and no signs of anything everything looks good.. So at this point vet said to increase the liquid intake..i.e. Cranberry ice cubes, canned food to see if the urine is so concentrated due to lack of loquid that she get tye sensation to go often. After a few days of that we g...

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For the NA test the dog does not have to retrieve the bumber they basically want to see ithe dog enter.the.water and swim and then re enter with no hesitation. They use regular plastic bumbers.. If the.dog will not enter.the water the judge will throw a bird in the water.. However if a bird is used ...

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I typically dont fly them this time of year.. Every so often i have a hawk that sits on top of inthe trees by the loft.every so often yetso i have my eye on him.. He hasnt got one yet. I have.had a coon get in but not get out

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Yesterday my pigeons were out flying and when i went to shut the trap door and check on the birds i notive i had 1 more pigeon from when i let them out. Ends up being a one i was training with about a month earlier. I figure he was gone. I thought it was a little odd he came back after that long of ...

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I would use a tether is this situation. On a pigeon preferably. You can control the bird and move it around as needed. As others said, she is still young and that can be lots of pressure .. Again launchers will help to. You have plenty of time

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She is 2 yrs 3mos. She shouldnt be coming into heat either.. I started noticing this aboit a month or.so.ago.. And have been watching it

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No dog is not spayed..

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It seems to be during exrended period times of hunting or activity.. It doesnt seem to bother her at all but i want tp make sure it doesnt get worse.. It is annoying though, she doesnt ever cover up after another dog goes but i guess it could be marking

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i am feeding Pro Plan performance.. I have been to the vet and was given the aniboiotics for a UTI.. seems to still be happening and i wanted to see what any one elses thoughts were prior to havings test ran.

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Has anyone had there dog pee more often than normal? i know this can sometime be a sign of a UTI but that is not the case.. It seems that after hunting/running a while she will squat more than often and sometime quite often.. Most of the time it may be a drop or two? I will be taking her to the vet ...

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Central Indiana NAVHDA is holding their Annual Meeting on Jan. 19th, 10 am at the Gander Mtn. in Greenwood, IN. We welcome anyone who enjoys to work with dogs, have fun, meet others with the same interest, etc.. There are training days held each month to help the dogs get better and most of all the ...

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Something that you may be interested in as well is the local NAVHDA chapter.. We have excellent training days once a month and some experienced people to help you doh along. You may also find a trainer in the club to help you. PM me for more info. Our annual meeting is coming up.

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I am looking at a puppy that is about 4 weeks old... I know the owner of the puppies and talking to him he has mentioned that one of the pups growls at the other around water , food, toys etc.. like I said the pups are only 4 months old. A week ago the one puppy attacked the other puppy over a bone ...

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I have had this happen to me as well... First thing is the batteries.. if you replaced them I have had to get another transmitter too.. for some reason the transmitters seem to be a little touchy.. sometimes it works better to hold down the "bird" button instead of a quick push..

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Sorry. A hiker is what happens when you don't edit and you have auto word on the phone.. so I meant pigeon.. :). All of the birds that I have now were born in the loft.. I am surprised they don't come out on there own and fly.. I will try to put them in a crate and put them on the landing by the doo...

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