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I have a GSP names Jackson who will be a 1 years old next Tuesday 7/3. I feel like I am now ready to being the force fetch process. He has had basic obedience and it has been formalized. He knows how to turn off pressure. I have worked with him from around 5 months on "hold" very passive, no pressur...

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I took the NAVHDA NA test in April thru my Potomac Chapter in Maryland. My pup did great except for the pheasant track. I think my training before hand did not set him up for success (to many drags- too much scent and not enough pheasants (tough to find one in my area). He just couldnt figure it out...

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I also should have mentioned that I gave him Benedryl last night before bed hoping for some results in the morning and with no luck it doens't look any better.

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Looking for suggestions as to what going be going on here-- 8 month old GSP was outside all day yesterday played fine. As soon as we got home I noticed him licking himself in back left inner thigh area a little too much. Dog is acting normal, eating, playing--however has the attached picture on of h...

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thanks for the comments...Just to make it clear..the dog has been shot over with .22 blank pistol, .410 and then 12g blanks. He is not gun shy and I am comfortable that we would have no issue when shooting. I do want him to be steady to flush thru fall eventually. anyone have experince if you have y...

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I have a 8 month old GSP pup who has had about 30+ pigeons (planted in launchers). He seems to really be ranging out and looks to be hunting hard for the birds and is steady to flush. The question I have is when should I shoot a bird for him? Is there a equation on how x number of birds flushed for ...

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Just got back......Jackson passed his first of four legs of the AKC Junior Hunt test today. He received 9s for each of the categories! He may have had the best score out of all the dogs and was one of the youngest? He even had 2 retrieves to hand. I was very proud of him today and just wanted to sha...

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Thanks guys/gals. I will make sure to be there by 8:30am The only thing which I think is worrying me now is having no exposure to quail/chukars before test....My pup has never smelled them before. He has only been on worked on pigeons in bird launchers. I have never just planted birds without being ...

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I am new to the hunt test arena as to dog training in general but thats another topic. I was wondering what thoughts are on when to arrive to a test? I am running in the 5th group and the JH test says will start at 8:30am. How long on average does it take for each group to run? I know they must hunt...

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Bobby Boyce (Point4u's kennel) in Woodstock, Va......there is actually 3 owners of pups from the same liter which are new Potomac members this year. 2 are defently doing NA test in April and I am working on the other to do it. Pups will be 9 months old come test day. I live in Virginia as was wonder...

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Hattrick, I am wondering if there are usually people training out their during the next few weekends leading up to the training day? You going to March training day?

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Potomac Chapter- new member this year

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I decided to test Jackson in the "NA" test this April. I was reluctant due to the water phase and the cold temps right now but decided to take him out and see how he liked the water. I had waders on and was able to walk out a bit and persuade him in with the bumper. He was reluctant at first but he ...

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Thanks guys and gals... It was all for fun... My brother in law also has a dog from the same litter and we both were just guessing what their adult weight would be....thought I would throw out the question on the forum

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Sire is 70+lbs, female is 55lbs...My dog looks very tall and long,

just was wondering what you would think he would weight.

Thanks gspguy..very informative.

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My dog Jackson (GSP) is 6.8 months old and weighs 52 pounds.
Average weight for this breed is 55 to 70 lbs.

What do yall think he will weigh as an adult?

Thanks

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Thanks for the great advice everyone...I think I will wait till the fall test.

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I have a GSP names "Jackson" who I am considering testing in the Natural Ability test this April in Maryland (Potomac Chapter). I am new to training and have a few questions in regards to the test. The pup will be 9 months at test time. The major concern I have is the water phase. The temps are real...

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Finally got the pigeon coop built, nothing fancy but should hold a few birds. Need to just paint the roof. Trying to get some homers so I can get them to breed and hopefully off spring will home back to coop. I am new to this but trapping pigeons is becoming a headache....need a steady supply of bir...

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I need to find these in my area....

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Also...after I work dog into the planted bird in the launcher..would it be ok to shoot the shotgun once the bird is "flushed"? FYI-The dog has done some formal gun conditioning (started on .22 blank, then .410 and we are now on the 12g). I would not kill the bird just shoot, as I believe the dog wil...

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yes, it is a remote trap....they arent cheap but I thought since I may be training alot by myself that it would be needed. Are there gradual steps when introducing dog to the launcher? Do I keep him on check cord and have him watch a few birds come out first...or dont let him even see it and just pl...

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Wife got our GSP 2 stuffed toys.....needless to say, these were shredded in about 10 minutes. I got him a rawhide bone....which he really enjoys but his real presents arrived late, they are in the back of my truck right now...(2 livley pigeons!)

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Puppy had bird intro early on but is now 6 months and I want to get him pointing and realizing he cant catch them. he has had live pigeon exposure (clipped wings) and some birds for retrieving (fresh killed ducks & frozen ducks) but nothing really planted for him to pull out the pointing.... I am ne...

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I have had a hard time trapping pigeons lately but managed to get two last nite. I have a 6 month old GSP who I would like to get on more birds. I want to plant the birds for him but I would like to reuse them for future training. I have 10 acres to plant birds on but it is very wooded and I have ha...

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The Versatile Hunting Dog published by NAVHDA had a good article called "Training a Reliable Retriever" which seemed to have cetain concepts which lend itself to this topic. I thought it was very intersting to read... Article talks about a a trainer who starts working on hold with pups at 3 month us...

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I thank everyone for there input. I will not be force fetching Jackson at 6 months...will work this when I feel the dog and me are ready. I have continued to work on "hold" with no pressure and have done away with the treats. He is doing very well and I will keep working with him. Here is Jackson la...

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thanks....He has had the prong collar on for the last few heeling sessions but I started to correct his nose to ground today at lunch and got alot more eye contact and will continue to work on this....

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I have been working on "heel" for the last few weeks and am now realizing that my GSP "Jackson" does alot of walking with his nose to the ground. I have read other posts that this is a problem which needs to be corrected. Should I be giving light taps under the chin with the heeling stick? I have no...

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Took puppy out running today to our 10 acre field. On the way home I noticed some clear jelly-like substance on his jowls. I thought it was slobber but when we got home..he ended up throwing up.(hours later).....He doesnt seem like he is acting wierd and I dont see any clear substance now and had a ...

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I have been working with my pup the last few days on teaching "hold" with a paint roller on the training table Nothing big, just a few minutes.......He enjoys holding these in his mouth (when he wants) so I thought it would be the best object to use to start. I am using no pressure at this time but ...

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I was wondering when I should be able to switch to only 2 feedings per day? I have noticed he will not eat much midday but does eat pretty good during morning and evening...I think with the little amount of feed he eats during the afternoon, this will not be a big loss for him but...What has been ya...

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thanks for the replys guys but Do you think this ez loader would hold 2 GSPS which are 65 pounds?
this was his main concern....

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My father in law is looking for a kennel to transport two dogs in (in a toyota tacoma). You guys have any experience with this kennel? quality product? The main concern is will it hold two 65+ pound GSPs? http://www.lcsupply.com/EZ-Loader-Deuce/productinfo/SEZL/ ANY OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR -2 DOG ...

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I hope you guys are right but the sire was 70+ pounds!!

im wondering if he gets that big!

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GSP puppy
Age: 4 months
weight: 33lbs

What do you think he will weigh as an adult?

9-10 weeks

3.5 months

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My buddy Josh (in pic) shot a doe during the bow season last Saturday. He didnt hit her good so we had little blood. I decided that it would be good for my 3 month old pup "Jackson" to come along so I went home and got him. We had very little work at home tracking (tracking hotdogs which I had drug ...

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I got the day off and me and my wife went to the field with our new pup "jackson". We were able to get our hands on a pigeon and introduce the pup to him today. The pup has been very timid but he just lit up when he saw and heard the pigeon in the coop. He went bonkers and he had a great time. He to...

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I am happy to report that tonight we took our pup back to the large dog "tank" and made sure "tank" was on a leash. This made the environment more controlled and the pup was timid at first but after 10 minutes my pup "jackson" was drinking out of "tanks" bowl. The control and patience paid off and n...

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I just got my new pup male last night and he has been a very calm little guy. My brother inlaw also got a male from this same litter "duke". We introduced both litter mates to the adult GSP male and my brother inlaws dog "Duke" didnt make any fuss...no issues. He let the older male smell him and tha...

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This is my new GSP pup "Jackson". I bring him home this Wednesday and have been waiting over 20 years to get a dog and its is finally here. I cant wait to hang out with my bud. I got a pigeon waiting for him at home...just thought I would share. http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n160/bassn42/jackso...

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Thanks for the information guys.... I actually have been out to a training day (Potomac Chapter) and it was very cool. I didnt have a dog but was invited about by my breeder at the time, Matt Smith (I worked with his dog Aldo). I learned alot and am hoping to keep coming out there to learn more. I n...

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I am getting a GSP shortly but do not do any upland hunting (live in Virginia) and will be using the dog for mostly waterfowl (duck- more geese, dove) and also to blood trail wounded deer. Do you know if there is any programs which tailor to a GSP for retrieving? or do I just pick a standard retriev...

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My name is John and live in Northern Virginia. I will be getting my first dog this August. It will be a male GSP from Matt Smith (Schulhaus Kennel). The pups will be born in late July.... I have read many books and articles and have defeintly been on this site reading topics and comments to help pre...

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I am expecting a GSP in August from a great breeder at Schulhaus GSP kennels in VA owned by Matt Smith. http://www.schulhaus-gsp.com/PlannedBreeding2011.html . I just built a training table to help train my pup and will also use it for force fetching later on. Its 2 feet wide and 8 feet long with a ...

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Thanks mcbosco...just sent the NE chapter head an email.....but if anyone knows of any liters coming up for a WPG, please let me know.

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now Im not.....after doing more research it may be the WPG....

first dog, need to look at everything you know..

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