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- Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:11 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Treat training
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9685
Re: Treat training
I was asking the same questions few years ago... Sharon, trekmoor and welsh provided good replies, although welsh goes a bit too deep int dog psychology :) why you can't train a dog using treats for basic or even advanced obedience commands You can. No problem there, you just have to make sure to tr...
- Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:24 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Not watching the bird or dummy during training...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5066
Re: Not watching the bird or dummy during training...
polmaise, you still have the patience...
- Mon Mar 21, 2016 12:26 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: How many of you let your pups chase birds?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 19741
Re: How many of you let your pups chase birds?
...I thought what if you never allowed them to chase from the get-go. Maybe they would never find out that chasing is fun.... That's an old debate what to put in first - the breaks or the gas pedal :) In the old days in continental Europe in particular, pups were fully trained in obedience BEFORE a...
- Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:26 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Small Munsterlander :Jäger
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1837
Re: Small Munsterlander :Jäger
so what did you teach him today?
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:54 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Dog Barking at Birds?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6335
Re: Dog Barking at Birds?
does she chase and bark or simply bark at everything?
- Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:30 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Relocating or going in on the flush
- Replies: 57
- Views: 27547
Re: Relocating or going in on the flush
Bill, I think, the 'fear of sitting' you're inquiring about is mostly related to a dog being (over)pressured in training or handling and sitting ON point. You don't put too much pressure on your digs so you never saw them sit on point
- Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:05 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: To Force Fetch or Not to Force Fetch?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 17352
Re: To Force Fetch or Not to Force Fetch?
WRT clicker (CT), I find it's useful for teach a young dog new things, not so much for changing old habits...
- Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:08 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: To Force Fetch or Not to Force Fetch?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 17352
Re: To Force Fetch or Not to Force Fetch?
how much is it bothering you? Only you can decide if you'd try fixing it, after considering the cost and the risks. If you do it yourself, you can screw your relationship with the dog forever, esp 5 yo. Someone you pay to do it can screw it up too. So it'd be important to find a trainer you trust. G...
Re: Skijoring
I love x-c skiing and dogs love winter and pulling, so it's a no brainer.
I use home made harness and dollar store bungee. I bought quick release buckle off e-bay, but haven't used it yet.
I use home made harness and dollar store bungee. I bought quick release buckle off e-bay, but haven't used it yet.
- Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:31 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: stay on shot and fall
- Replies: 32
- Views: 12523
Re: stay on shot and fall
Thanks for the update. Eye contact - it's a good one.
- Sun Jun 07, 2015 6:27 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: What to do with a frozen pigeon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2724
Re: What to do with a frozen pigeon
put him on cc.DonF wrote:.......He runs off with it what you gonna do....
- Fri May 22, 2015 3:12 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: rash in armpits?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3370
Re: rash in armpits?
I took her to the vet today for something else.
She said it does look like allergy, starting to get infected, she said either wait or use some steroid spray on it.
I got steroid with AB spray just in case.
She said it does look like allergy, starting to get infected, she said either wait or use some steroid spray on it.
I got steroid with AB spray just in case.
- Thu May 21, 2015 8:25 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: rash in armpits?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3370
Re: rash in armpits?
Thanks, Sharon. I don't laundry my dogs ;) Seriously, I don't wash them or their bedding, unless it's an emergency. Recently we've been having lots of emergencies and then I wash them with baby shampoo or baby laundry detergrent for the bedding, but it all started well before that... I keep thinking...
- Wed May 20, 2015 7:45 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: rash in armpits?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3370
rash in armpits?
Hi all, My 9 mo pup has mild dry pink to red rash in both armpits (where the front legs connect to the body). It started in the winter, I thought it was rubbing. The food was changed couple times (not because of the rash). No seasonal allergies in the winter. Don't think it's anything contagious bec...
- Thu May 14, 2015 3:17 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: teaching a Brittany to flush
- Replies: 38
- Views: 14238
Re: teaching a Brittany to flush
It took me few years to begin understanding some of Polmaise lingoNot one of your comments make a bit of sense to me
But I assure you, he's good trainer and means well.
- Tue May 12, 2015 9:02 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: teaching a Brittany to flush
- Replies: 38
- Views: 14238
Re: teaching a Brittany to flush
agreedckfowler wrote:.....teaching pointers to flush on command was the most effective way of getting game bagged....
- Thu Mar 12, 2015 2:32 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Bracco Italiano in America ?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 27219
Re: Bracco Italiano in America ?
I know Bracco owned by NAVHDA judge. I think he mentioned water work wasn't easy with him.
He did get at least PII UT IIRC.
The gait is called bracco trotta, I think. Bracco's trot.
I think they're also expensive.
He did get at least PII UT IIRC.
The gait is called bracco trotta, I think. Bracco's trot.
I think they're also expensive.
- Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:59 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: reviews of e-collar DT RAPT 1400?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1188
reviews of e-collar DT RAPT 1400?
Anyone used this unit?
I need 2 dog e-c. I was considering Garmin Delta, but there's lots of crappy reviews.
http://dtsystems.factoryoutletstore.com ... -1400.html
I need 2 dog e-c. I was considering Garmin Delta, but there's lots of crappy reviews.
http://dtsystems.factoryoutletstore.com ... -1400.html
- Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:54 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: FT dogs not such good hunters
- Replies: 180
- Views: 94161
Re: FT dogs not such good hunters
IMO, the article is about birds behavior and benefits of telemetry, not FT vs meat dogs. JMO OT The biology experts tell me we are wrong, that it takes thousands of years for evolution to have any effect. BTW, hunters have been saying the same thing about pheasants. I personally know some hunters wh...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:58 am
- Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
- Topic: Building your first pigeon coop.....
- Replies: 86
- Views: 205588
Re: Building your first pigeon coop.....
old thread, but I find it most informative on coop/loft construction. I am going to build a small loft for 1-2 summers, no more, I think. What's more important for pigeons - floor space or height. If I were to make it 4x4x2, do I make it flat box with 4x4 floor or tall box with 2x4 floor? I am tryin...
- Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:45 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Why is whoa not important
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30490
Re: Why is whoa not important
ah, but its (ab)use is inseparable from its initial function (stop).gonehuntin' wrote:It is amazing that a simple obedience command can cause so much confusion, dissension, and discussion. It's a simple obedience command, same as sit for a retriever.
- Fri Dec 19, 2014 8:50 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Why is whoa not important
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30490
Re: Why is whoa not important
I haven't read the other thread, but whoa is not essential, it's certainly not needed to make the dog point or hold point and as a matter of control it can be replaced by any other command - sit, down, halt, whatever. :P What's his name of that dog trainer..? :wink: said about a dog trial - you'd th...
- Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:06 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Quail Recall
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9317
Re: Quail Recall
What about predators? coons etc?gonehuntin' wrote:You have to leave one male in the recall pen. He calls the rest back. It doesn't happen in one day. You would have to put food and water in the pen and leave them a day or two then they'd be there when you return.
Any particular kind of quail is better for that?
- Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:45 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pinch (prong) collar, choke chain, or....??
- Replies: 47
- Views: 23884
Re: Pinch (prong) collar, choke chain, or....??
I always get real suspicious whenever any one starts telling me they know how a dog thinks. My thinking, exactly What works on a 110 pound retriever may destroy the style, confidence and independence needed by a pointing breed Also very true. Polmaise, you IMO one of those who can train dogs, but h...
- Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:00 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: pigeon coop questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4119
Re: pigeon coop questions
thanks
- Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:34 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: pigeon coop questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4119
pigeon coop questions
Hi all, I'd like to keep some homers for training and I have some questions. I can't have it in my yard, but I can ask a farmer friend nearby. 1. I can't feed and water them every day, is there a way to get around it? Automated feeder? But I'd like to do it on a tight budget. Also I am in Ontario, s...
- Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:12 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: positive only training.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 25227
Re: positive only training.
Bill, this issue has been debated ad infinitum. We (and dogs) leave in a world filled with positives and negatives, both shape our (and dogs) behaviour. One cannot train a dog w/o 'aversives' however mild they are (and matched to the dog). Another point is a dog needs to learn about the balance of '...
- Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:42 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: VIDEO: Pointer, Flush on Cue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4608
Re: VIDEO: Pointer, Flush on Cue
Good stuff, interesting transition, good thinking
the dog nearly got the chukar
the dog nearly got the chukar
- Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:13 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: natural retrieve
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13854
Re: natural retrieve
interesting, thanks, Bill for sharing
FF is so prevalent today on NA continent, there's very little knowledge about other methods (as pointed already by another poster). And then there's the need to sell DVDs and books
FF is so prevalent today on NA continent, there's very little knowledge about other methods (as pointed already by another poster). And then there's the need to sell DVDs and books
- Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:52 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Stop to Flush Drills
- Replies: 25
- Views: 15593
Re: Stop to Flush Drills
I bookmarked this post thanks, Ray.RayGubernat wrote: I think you are on the right track.............
RayG
- Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:40 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: How much does training cost?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13882
Re: How much does training cost?
really? :roll: including birds? is it the average or the well known gent?Sharon wrote:$1000. a month in Ontario.
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:41 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: A misunderstanding maybe ?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 24597
Re: A misunderstanding maybe ?
trekmoor, that's one of them 'continental' differences
AFAIK in America dogs are not trained to quarter neither it's evaluated in testing and trialing
in any case, it's not giving nearly as much attention as in (most of) Europe.
AFAIK in America dogs are not trained to quarter neither it's evaluated in testing and trialing
in any case, it's not giving nearly as much attention as in (most of) Europe.
Re: FF pics
awesome!
Leon
Leon
- Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:20 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Place boards
- Replies: 62
- Views: 17888
Re: Place boards
............ Perhaps the reason why nobody seems to use barrels or place boards when training any of the pointing dog breeds in Britain is that we have a requirement not just for trials but for all shooting purposes that the dog must do the flush from the point and not it's handler ? We would worry...
- Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:41 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Getting started with a flusher
- Replies: 63
- Views: 15385
Re: Getting started with a flusher
Keith allowed his own spaniels both cockers and springers to hunt for and chase rabbits to switch on their hunting instincts. He assessed their level of drive and added steadiness to flush only when the pups were fired up enough to always hunt like furies and just in time to prevent them getting so...
- Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:05 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: A controversial subject ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3451
Re: A controversial subject ?
............The thing that always jumps out at me on U.S. fora is that whenever a post asks about retrieve problems the answer is almost always to F.F. the dog or to re-do the F.F. training a bit better. If that same question was asked on a forum here a few possibly wildly different replies would c...
- Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:01 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training on WALKING birds
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7491
Re: Training on WALKING birds
I tethered chukars and pigeons and let them walk in front of the dog, if they walk away or try to fly away - pull back with the tether and repeat. I didn't do it enough though Consider multiple birds - at UT test 2 chukars were running in front of my dog....
- Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:36 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Retrieval of bumper without force fetch?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4735
Re: Retrieval of bumper without force fetch?
Jagerdog, You are correct, and I knew someone was going to pick up on the water test requirement. However, I would be very curious how you got any of your dogs to repetedly enter the water with consistency, and I am not speaking of a shore dance, without a purpose or desire. So the question still i...
- Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:45 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: So now How do I train Flush on command to my Britt
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10528
Re: So now How do I train Flush on command to my Britt
mobeasto, when I said on another forum you should teach your dog to flush, I knew it would cause a sh.tstorm :lol: US training forum is not the best place to ask for an advice for that. You're lucky to have Bill (trekmoor) chime in here :D North American and European styles of hunting with pointing ...
- Mon Aug 06, 2012 5:46 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: bird proofing/desensitization?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2130
Re: bird desensitization?
Sharon, it's usually called proofing (sp?), I think, and I know you have seen it before.
Fully broke dog will stand while pigeon is walking between its feet.
Bad choice of words on my part
Fully broke dog will stand while pigeon is walking between its feet.
Bad choice of words on my part
- Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:32 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: bird proofing/desensitization?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2130
bird proofing/desensitization?
Do you have an experience with bird desensitization? I mean whoa a dog and letting birds walk in front or taking a dog to bird pen. How is it done? Is there any risk of causing 'blinking' or any other type of game avoidance..? As a background, I am training 2 yo continental pointing dog (SM) for NAV...
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:28 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Started with the clicker. Question.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3571
Re: Started with the clicker. Question.
We are now working on 'stay'. I can back up 3-4 steps now and he waits for the click. I have not been able to turn and walk away or leave the room...yet. Thanks for the update and congrats. You may want to try circling the dog before you try to go out of sight. Try the same way - take few steps bac...
- Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:58 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Started with the clicker. Question.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3571
Re: Started with the clicker. Question.
Click says - that's it, you got it. It's also RELEASE command. I don't want to bog you in theory... Say you want to train sit - do what you're doing. Later add the cue. Your goal is to get the dog to sit quickly each and every time you say 'sit' (or blow a whistle or raise your hand...). Once you go...
- Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:56 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: One thing at a time ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3199
Re: One thing at a time ?
Bill, I'll give you my thoughts, but I hope others will chime in. training two very different things ( sit and recall) at the same time using the collar It's like any other training tool. I'd teach the dog one thing, then another. Then train and mix. If e-c is used for one cue/behavior exclusively t...
- Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:16 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: One thing at a time ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3199
Re: One thing at a time ?
Thanks for the replies ..... the last thing I want to do is make an error while using an e-collar . I'm just not knowledgeable enough to be sure of sorting out my error. Bill T. Bill, I am like you, I prefer examples to mumbo-jumbo conversations :-) If you have specific situation to sort out - just...
- Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:56 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Any harm in hiding pheasant wings in the house for a pup
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1621
Re: Any harm in hiding pheasant wings in the house for a pup
Even if you hide a treat, it helps developing pup's nose. I haven't done it with the current pup though...
Some old books recommend placing treats higher than pup's head to develop high head/air scenting...
I don't know Birds are better
Some old books recommend placing treats higher than pup's head to develop high head/air scenting...
I don't know Birds are better
- Sun May 27, 2012 6:44 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Is she ready
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3430
Re: Is she ready
Ray, I have great respect for you and I agree with every word you typed in this thread. I hope you're not making fun of me :evil: Oh and for what it is worth, I hunt for pigeons in launchers all the time. It is great sport. Very challenging. Everyone should try it. :twisted: :P :lol: RayG
- Sun May 27, 2012 9:42 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Is she ready
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3430
Re: Is she ready
I believe in exposure and natural development.
The dog has to learn to hunt (search) and handle wild bird, unless you plan on hunting pigeon in launchers all the time. So develop, expose, take time, then teach the dog manners on planted birds IF you don't have access to wild ones. My theory
The dog has to learn to hunt (search) and handle wild bird, unless you plan on hunting pigeon in launchers all the time. So develop, expose, take time, then teach the dog manners on planted birds IF you don't have access to wild ones. My theory
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:07 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: video of young pup learning on loose quail
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4755
Re: video of young pup learning on loose quail
it was4dabirds wrote:Catching a few at that age will build his drive like az said . It just reminded me of that video I thought was funny.
and to the OP - great start with the pup!
- Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:11 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: wire cone for dizzy birds
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9114
Re: wire cone for dizzy birds
Here's another way to release a bird without high tech launchers.
the vid is in Frensh dubbed to Russian, but never mind - you can see what's going on
http://youtu.be/pKh1vsoSkbE
the vid is in Frensh dubbed to Russian, but never mind - you can see what's going on
http://youtu.be/pKh1vsoSkbE