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- Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:35 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: BURR COMB
- Replies: 6
- Views: 629
Re: BURR COMB
Try a groomer's supply outlet. I think that's where I got my steel comb.
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:32 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: BURR COMB
- Replies: 6
- Views: 629
Re: BURR COMB
I have a steel comb with closely set teeth on one end, and more widely spaced teeth on the other end. I use Absorbine ShowSheen to detangle hair and release burrs, but I'm sure cowboy magic is fine as well. Either one applied before the hunt will keep most burrs from getting deeply set into the hair.
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:17 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Masticatory Myositis
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1538
Re: Masticatory Myositis
What an ordeal for both you and the dog. It's so frustrating when the doctors don't really know what is causing the dog so much distress. Hope he can hang in there until they get it figured out.
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hanging Game
- Replies: 7
- Views: 776
Re: Hanging Game
I clean mine and let them age 4 to 6 days uncovered in the fridge. I think it makes the meat more tender.
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Our Beloved GSP Miranda
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1899
Re: Our Beloved GSP Miranda
What a wonderful tribute to a dog who brought you and your family so much joy. Sorry for your loss; it's so hard to see them go.
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Masticatory Myositis
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1538
Re: Masticatory Myositis
Sharon, what was the outcome for your dog?
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:09 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How many gun dogs?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2159
Re: How many gun dogs?
Since you're committed to two dogs, stagger them. Five years apart is about right. That way you're never without a dog when one can't hunt anymore. This. We usually have 3 to 5 dogs at various ages, and they are spaced 2 to 4 years apart. At one time, we did get two pups only 16 months apart to get...
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:42 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Garmin service
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1168
Re: Garmin service
Just an update, we received a replacement transmitter 8 weeks to the day from when the service transaction began and Garmin got our money. In the meantime, we bought a Garmin (hate to admit it) Sport Pro transmitter which came with a collar and receiver. We linked it to the three collars we had been...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:16 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Gone too Soon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1162
Re: Gone too Soon
Sharon, thanks for letting us know. I always looked forward to reading his posts on the forum. He seemed like a really good guy who loved his dogs and family and enjoyed the outdoors, and there will be a lot of people in his neighbourhood, workplace, and circle of family and friends who are saddened...
- Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:38 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Garmin service
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1168
Re: Garmin service
Glad you have had better luck than we are having. Sent our Pro 550 transmitter for replacement 5 weeks ago, and although they say it has been shipped, it has never arrived. They won"t send another one. I have 4 dogs in training this summer, and we are using the OLD relic Tritronics Pro 200 that we b...
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:17 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: I'll Never own Another
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2848
Re: I'll Never own Another
Thanks Sharon, so many of us have felt this way.
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:56 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1463
Re: New member
Hello and welcome to the forum! It's great that you want to make hunting a family activity with your daughter. There is a lot of great help available here. Contact your local NAVHDA chapter and go to a training day to see what it's like. Ontario Grand River is your nearest one, I think. Friendly peo...
- Sun May 17, 2020 9:13 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Cant get out of my own way
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1712
Re: Cant get out of my own way
Don't feel bad, we have ALL done the "Ooops, wrong button." drill. I finally put little coloured stick-on dots beside the launcher numbers on the transmitter, and then put corresponding coloured flag tape on the antenna and foliage at each of the traps. It really helped a lot, but I still screw it u...
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:43 pm
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: Goodbye Little Lady
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4292
Re: Goodbye Little Lady
Oh Sharon, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Little Lady lived a long and happy life with you, and you two had wonderful days together. She was a part of so many stories and training tips you related, we almost felt we knew her. Regards and condolences, marysburg
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Watershy Shorthair Help
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5065
Re: Watershy Shorthair Help
Years ago, we had a reluctant pup who was lured into thinking swimming was fun by my son who put on a wet suit and swam with the pup every day until she thought it was not a big deal. That pup ended up being a NAVHDA Utility Prize 1 twice (204, and 201 points). It's too cold to try that now, but whe...
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: My Favorite Christmas Present In Years
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3165
Re: My Favorite Christmas Present In Years
Wow. What a generous and beautiful gift. True friend.
- Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Trekmoor/Bill/Wullie
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2988
Re: Trekmoor/Bill/Wullie
You really are OOOR WULLIE. I always look forward to your comments here and learn from your sage advice. You and Polmaise give balance to so many discussions. We're pulling for you, and you are in our prayers.
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:28 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Food Rotation Question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3789
Re: Food Rotation Question
I'm with Shags, those teeny cans of cat food are irresistible for dogs and the more it stinks, the better they like it (fish dinner is best). We feed Nutrisource Super Performance to four dogs, and sometimes on the road they get too keyed up to eat. I split one of those little cans 4 ways and mix it...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 12 year old getting it done
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1807
Re: 12 year old getting it done
There is NOTHING like hunting with an old road warrior. We have a 12 year old Britt who likely is in her last season in the field. We give her short hunts on easy cover and although her stamina is not what is once was, she makes up for it in efficiency and smart use of wind and cover. Her last outin...
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 8:50 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Old Dogs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2481
Re: Old Dogs
Sharon, I'm dealing with an oldster who is needing a little extra to hold her weight. She is a 12 year old Brittany who is still going for field walks and can do light training and hunts, but her appetite is not enough to keep her at a good body condition. I've started to mix about a coffee spoon of...
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Budget Pigeon Loft Build
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2034
Re: Budget Pigeon Loft Build
Looks good, I think I'll print this so I can put it on file. Thanks for posting it all.
- Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Loft Plans
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1687
Re: Loft Plans
Excellent advice there. Build it bigger than you think you'll ever need, then make it bigger yet. Don't ever make it so small that you can't walk inside and swing a catch net. I toured another loft built by a very experienced racing pigeon fellow. He made plywood nest platforms 12" by 30" and didn't...
- Sun May 19, 2019 9:14 pm
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: Passing of Ezzy333 - Al Esger
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7527
Re: Passing of Ezzy333 - Al Esger
Sorry to hear this, I hope he went easy, and now he's with his dogs on the other side.
- Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:27 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Woodcock help PLEASE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3547
Re: Woodcock help PLEASE
Sharon, thanks for posting that excellent episode of Angler and Hunter TV. Great work by dogs, handlers and gunners, and so nice to see three generations all out together. Very interesting show.
- Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:55 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Selling the concept
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3247
Re: Selling the concept
Polmaise, I have used launchers to good effect with pointers, but now I have a young Springer bitch and I wonder how I could use launchers to set up training sessions for her. We have an unlimited number of homing pigeons to use, but they are difficult to dizzy and plant for the flushing dog. Any sa...
- Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:09 pm
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: Thanks, Ezzy333
- Replies: 41
- Views: 13015
Re: Thanks, Ezzy333
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us for all these years. Godspeed.
- Wed Dec 26, 2018 8:32 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Pneumonia
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3456
Re: Pneumonia
I have had pneumonia twice. It's nothing to trifle with, and it took months to fully recover, although from the outside I wasn't coughing and probably looked fine. Think about your long term goals for this dog, and weigh the potential costs if you run the dog too soon.
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:14 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Trust the Dog
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3777
Re: Trust the Dog
Very nice. Thanks for taking us along.
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dog got sprayed by skunk
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1629
Re: Dog got sprayed by skunk
About 3 weeks ago, two of our dogs were out for the last pee before bed, and they surprised a skunk when they went into the long grass at the edge of the yard. One got it in the mouth and the other got it in the eye. They had yellow skunk juice dripping off their faces. I called our local vet, and s...
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:24 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Dog drank pond water and has diarrhea
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8985
Re: Dog drank pond water and has diarrhea
Your story sounds very familiar to me. I have 4 gundogs at present, but only one has chronic gut issues. When she first got sick about 4 years ago, the vet put her on metronidazole, .......4 times in a row. The dog would be fine while on meds, but the diarrhea, loss of weight and appetite, and distr...
- Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:08 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: alpha vs 550 plus
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3064
Re: alpha vs 550 plus
The TT 200 is the first ecollar I started with. Since then, I have ploughed my way through 2 Sportdog systems, 2 G3 transmitters and now have a Garmin 550. Throughout the years, when the newer ecollar systems were out of service, I would charge the old TT 200, and work one dog at a time on that old ...
- Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Seat covers for pets?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4566
Re: Seat covers for pets?
Mine ride in the back of the Expedition in crates. It cuts down on mud, and odours on the seats.
- Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:51 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: crazy twisting dog
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2473
Re: crazy twisting dog
Shags and Don F have it right. And remember what Rick Smith always says, "It takes as long as it takes." If you pick a time when you are not in a hurry, you can wait for calmness in your dog. Rick taught us that when you go to take the dog off the chain gang, if he doesn"t stand still, you just take...
- Sun May 27, 2018 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Alberta hunter with a question
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5189
Re: Alberta hunter with a question
Getting back to the original question, I would back up exactly what deseeker said in his two posts. My experience has been the same, and we have 3 to 5 spayed females in the house. Our Britts came from strong NAVHDA breeding because that's the on foot hunting style we wanted to develop. Good luck in...
- Sat May 12, 2018 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun dog for a guy in early 60's
- Replies: 55
- Views: 24582
Re: Gun dog for a guy in early 60's
Well, we have quite a crew of oldsters here, and I'm glad to see I'm in such good company. Last year, when our 12 yr old lab died, we got a Springer pup which will likely be our last pup. We're both 65, and hope we can keep up with the dogs for another 10 years or so. We also have two Britts (10 yrs...
- Mon May 07, 2018 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Superstitions...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1844
Re: Superstitions...
Nice work. He dealt with the fence problem just fine, then used his nose to find the retrieve target. You're going to have a lot of fun this summer.
- Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:28 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What's the most unusual breed bird dog you ever saw?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4549
Re: What's the most unusual breed bird dog you ever saw?
I have a friend who has a Border Collie cross. It's the family pet, and one of those dogs who you could teach to do any job. This dog does a nice field search and flush, then he's steady to wing, shot and fall. Nice retrieve too. Not flashy like a pointy dog, but a very useful dog. He also will do w...
- Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New pup!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2133
Re: New pup!
Wow, your're going to have a great summer. There's nothing cuter than a Brittany pup (we've had 3).
- Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Crate VS X-Pen
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4060
Re: Crate VS X-Pen
I have used the x-pen and doorless crate setup as per cj's suggestion. It has worked well for us for the last 7 gundog pups and several others. The pen was 42" tall, and climbing was never an issue. The timing for a pup at Christmas, and cold weather for a few more months is going to be tough. A tir...
- Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Before and After - Pup to Bird Dog!
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12836
Re: Before and After - Pup to Bird Dog!
Great pictures and stories. I guess I am one of the oldies too. We got a FB Springer pup last spring, and she will likely be our last bird dog. We have 2 Britts, and a GSP, but like to run a flushing dog in the mix too. We'll be 75 when the pup is 10, so we can hobble off into the sunset together. I...
- Sat Dec 02, 2017 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Versatile Hunting Vehicle
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7755
Re: Versatile Hunting Vehicle
We drive a 2011 Expedition and hunt with 3 or sometimes 4 dogs. The back is set up with a homebuilt platform on legs, under which we fit 2 plastic "under the bed" type drawers. On top of the platform, we use two large wire dog crates which hold 2 Britts (snuggled up in one crate) and a GSP. When we ...
- Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: feeding pigeons
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8427
Re: feeding pigeons
I feed my pigeons medicated chick starter in the spring, summer and fall when they are still nesting. When it gets really cold, I switch to unmedicated chicken layer ration, as there are no more babies in the loft. Ionophore medication (rumensin or deccox) is present in the starter ration to control...
- Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:48 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: It's always something...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5409
Re: It's always something...
Sharon, it sounds like the situation is under control now, and using the bark limiter on high is a great idea. Good thing those JRTs are vocal when they go after something, as it sets things up so he delivers his own correction instantaneously. Bravo for you. Lucky for him that he lives with you, or...
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wild bird
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1988
Re: Wild bird
Pretty soon I will be too old to start another pup, but this summer we hope to be getting one more. Any day in the field beats the heck out of doing housework. Glad you are getting out with your pups Don.
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:08 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Yeast infection
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4056
Re: Yeast infection
If you and your vet suspect allergies in your dog, why not just get allergy testing done to find out what is really the culprit? There may be many environmental allergies (plants, dust mites, etc), as well as food allergies. You can spend a lot of time and money fooling around with different rations...
- Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Porcupines
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5440
Re: Porcupines
After two fairly mild porcupine encounters this summer, I used a fresh road kill porkie for avoidance training with our GSP. Worked great so far. They only have to learn to avoid the scent; just like snakeproofing. This is the 4th dog who got porkie-proofed in the same way.
- Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: RIP Bodie
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8537
Re: RIP Bodie
Don, your beautiful pictures of Bodie made us feel like we knew him. So sorry for your loss.
- Sun Jan 08, 2017 8:27 pm
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: R.I.P. Elle
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10693
Re: R.I.P. Elle
She's lovely, have a great time getting to know her.
- Sun Jan 08, 2017 8:18 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: What to do if the bird will not fly ??
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4549
Re: What to do if the bird will not fly ??
Ray, as usual your advice is spot on. Carrying a live bird is very useful in a lot of training scenarios that don't go quite the way we expected. Years ago I took coaching from an old hand who said to always carry a fresh dead bird and a live one. The live one is great for steadiness to flush, and i...
- Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:45 pm
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: R.I.P. Elle
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10693
Re: R.I.P. Elle
Hope your new pup helps to brighten your days. They sure will get busier! Pics would be great.