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GWPtyler

You've been given some solid advice,... Here's my take... Nothing belongs to the dog...nothing. Your food bowl, your dog food, your toys. You ALLOW him to use them. Own them. Be the alpha. This dog needs a master, plain and simple. MAKE him wait for everything...his food, his toys, everything. Be t...

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The theory I've heard (and practice) for tapping the dog's head is the same as intermixing their name with fetch. At some point, you can release with just their name, or just the tap. A "silent" fetch, if you will. Great for trials if you don't want to potentially screw up a brace mate's honor, espe...

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Any updates? Remy had the same thing (puking a bunch, not the heart deal) at just over a year old, and it would up being two big pieces of sock stuck in his gut. No bueno! But at least it was remedied and now he's a healthy, happy 3 year old.

Good luck with your dog. I'll keep you in our prayers.

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Netflix mostly. We got rid of our cable. Couldn't justify the expense. Got an antenna for the local channels, and spend $9 a month for Netflix. Saves us about $1,200 a year.

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C'mon guys. You took this hook, line and sinker.

One post from the OP, and no replies since. Troooooolllllllll...... :roll:

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Dogs are programmed to eat and eat and eat. Survival instinct, I reckon, dating back to their wolf ancestry. Remember: Dogs aren't people. We know when we're full (well, some of us do more than others). By and large, dogs do not exhibit the same trait. If they were "full" off 2 cups, and you gave th...

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My breeder banged pots and pans together during feeding time to get the pups uses to loud noises. I continued that when Remy came home. His intro to gun went very smoothly. I've heard similar stories from others, as well.

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I say go for it if you feel it's ready. I ran my pup at four months and hunted him from September through December. One of the best choices I've ever made. Just make sure you properly introduce the pup to gunfire, and work on basic obedience in the meantime. Have a dog who recalls well and is somewh...

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One obvious thing to take into account is simply expense. Entry fees for trials aren't cheap for people with mortgages and car payments and soccer practices and ballet recitals and $4 gas in their 14/MPG SUVs. Heck, even if they had the time, they'd spend more money just traveling for the trial than...

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jeffkrop wrote:As it is going to start geting nice here in MN, "so they say"

In your dreams. I predict late April before I even see grass again...

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You're in a dilly of a pickle, that's for sure. Lots of versatile breeds out there that will fit the bill. Shorthairs, wirehairs, setters, pointers...even Boykins! The list goes on and on. I'd honestly make a list of all the dogs you're interested in, and write out pros and cons for each. Shedding, ...

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rkappes wrote:Hey Tyler, I was just visiting with Will F., congrats on the new position, sounds pretty sweet!

No kidding, eh? Small world!

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OK, OK, I'll send it in! Sheesh

I wrote it in like 20 minutes one morning, so I'll run through and edit it quick.

Thanks again for the congrats and encouragement.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend.

Ty

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I have a GWP that is exactly as you describe -- and he's been that way since he was less than a year old. Has that internal "switch" everyone it talking about: nice and docile at home, but an absolute machine out hunting. If I learned anything, it's that dog's need structure. Give them work to do ev...

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Congrats Tyler, that's awesome. I enjoy reading your articles on http://www.NorthlandOutdoors.com . I especially enjoyed "The good, the badlands, and the ugly dogs" story last December, nice story and great photos as well. Keep up the good work! Wow, thanks a lot! That Badlands story is one of my f...

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Thanks everyone. I'm still on Cloud 9. I'm already wondering about the Invitational, but that's getting ahead of myself. For now, I just want to hunt like heck for the next four months and call it a year!

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Last spring, I tested Remy in Natural Ability. It was my first test, with my first hunting dog. I was nervous, but thankfully the dog knew more than I did and went on to get a 112 Prize 1. I thought I was nervous then, but the butterflies were 10 times worse at this weekend's Utility Test. This was ...

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An article from Delta Waterfowl. Scary stuff. Be careful when training your dog in the water this summer: http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/del ... -algae.php

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I'd be wary of putting anything soft (i.e. that shirt) in the kennel with the pooch. It might not care too much about it now, but when it does get to gnawing, look out. Our pooch had to have emergency surgery last August to remove a sock from his stomach, and I had a friend whose older dog did the s...

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Totally dependent on the quarry: Pheasants: Limit is on three, and a hunt can last anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours. Depends a lot on the hatch, the cover, and the time of year. Ruffed grouse/Woodcock: I've never shot a limit, so hunts last all day. Usually start in the morning around sunrise...

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Sorry for my ignorance about the FRPSA, but would this qualify my pooch for entry?

http://youtu.be/Y0uHG-VrUqk

He also retrieves beer to hand without shaking them. We're still working on opening the fridge or cooler, however.

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Wow...it only takes one guy to turn this into a willie measuring contest. Well, at least two, I suppose...otherwise what would he have to compare with???

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A bit off topic, but I have a buddy with a GWP that was neutered at a young age. Never learned to lift his leg to take a leak. Instead, he just squats down, which by all rights should be A-OK. Ha, not really. Instead, he squats down and sends a stream straight into his FRONT feet and chest. It's dow...

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rkappes wrote:Just picked up a sixer of Lagunitas IPA Maximus. Good flavor/body, decent amount of hops. I'd recommend tyring it if you like hoppy beers. The higher IBU beers always catch me off guard.

I haven't met a Lagunintas I didn't like...

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Hey tyler, you must be thinking of the Dakota Hunt Club west of GF, that's not me. Nice looking wirehair you have. We also have a wirehair in addition to the Brittanys, he's a little over 2 years now and what a handful. Needs a LOT of exercise and attention. Exercising him in the summer can be a ch...

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Welcome to the site! I, too, am a UND alum. Fighting Sioux all the way! Do you live on the bird farm west of town? I think my uncle goes out there on occasion. Say, if you ever are in need of a "guide" on short notice, I'll make the trek up! My GWP is always looking for action. As for birds, I may b...

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Don't know if it's been mentioned (didn't read this whole thread) but Surly Furious is probably one of the most delicious American style IPAs on the market today.
Close second would be a Bell's Two Hearted.
After that, its a tossup. I'm a big hop-head, but those beers are my go-to brews.

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Couple weeks ago, part of North Dakota were in the 80s, which is beyond weird and broke some long standing records. But to top it all off, we actually were WARMER than Arizona!

Of course, not it's been 40s and rain, so I guess it couldn't last forever...

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Ah, water: It can make or break a score in the NA, but is too often overlooked beforehand. Here's a little story: I picked up my GWP pup in the summer of 2010. I hunted him as hard as I dared that fall with absolutely no expectations. I made things "fun" for him, and unless he was in danger, kept al...

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Could you try reassocation with the beep? For instance, I use the beep function on my dog's e-collar not to warn it when it's about to get nicked, but as a "come" command when he's out of range. When he was a puppy and after he had a solid understanding of "come," I'd sprinkle in the "beep." He caug...

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I just called the vet and explained everything. She said that since he hasn't developed a cough or other signs, it could have just been from swallowing something hard that scraped his throat. I'm hoping if that's the case, it's at least digestible! I can't afford another surgery to remove some unkno...

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So with all the health problems my dog's had this year (sock removal surgery, ear infections, etc.), I was looking forward to finishing it out on a clean slate. Oh well, there's always next year :mrgreen: In any case, my wife noticed that Remy (1.5-year-old GWP) was getting a little hoarse yesterday...

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Copied this from another site. I know there are a few Nodakers on here, so might want to keep your eyes peeled: LOST - Kennedy went missing in Eastern North Dakota. His owners are worried sick about him. Please call 303.720.2275 if you know anything about this dog! Kennedy was last seen in southeast...

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Handlers clinic, eh? May have to find out if there are any in the near future. Don't think RRVNAVHDA hosts any, but maybe the Minnesota chapter does.

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I really do appreciate all the kind words and votes of confidence. The more I think about it, the more I feel that training Remy to UT ready is not just plausible, but very possible. I'll take everyone's advice to heart. As mentioned, the local NAVHDA meeting is supposed to be Monday, so I'll go and...

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I'll second the no cloth comments. My pooch had a bad incident with a sock that, God willing, will never be repeated. Thankfully we caught it in time!

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That would be ideal, but I really don't know how active our local club is. I mean, they haven't even updated the minutes on the website since March. As I said, I'll try and attend their meeting Monday (if it's even happening) and show my interest. Maybe they just need a little fresh jolt of enthusia...

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Thanks for the tips. Coveyrise64, I'm actually a member of the Red River Valley NAVHDA Chapter, but I honestly don't know if they met for a single training session this summer. They supposedly have board meetings once a month, so I'll try to attend the next one. I went to the banquet after the sprin...

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This may get a tad long-winded, but bear with me. I had plans of sending my GWP (18 months at the moment) to a professional trainer next summer to prepare him for Utility Testing. It was going to cost my wife and I a good chunk of change (money we really didn't have), but we figured if it helped bri...

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slistoe wrote:Wish we could get the law changed to allow tracking/recovery around here. I have to pretend I am bird hunting.

Ditto!

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Not many around, but we've found a few. Here's a pic from a few weeks ago with three guys and three dogs. Shot 7 roosters and 2 bonus sharptail. Best hunt of the year and we didn't even limit: http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/Duckslayer100/IMG_0974.jpg Got out again Sunday for some pheasants...

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Now the delima do I go up north for a 5th Grouse hunt or do I try to my hand on pheasants. The great thing about grouse I have thousands of acres that I or anyone can hunt. Pheasants not so much. To much of their range is on private land. Stick with the grouse. If you see a ditch parrot along the w...

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Bossman27 wrote:

Mixed bag ND hunt

Good work! Looks like you found some roosters, too. Must have been some of the lucky ones. That's more birds in one pile than I've heard of all season.

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GWP - The thought crossed my mind. I did keep the tail feathers and have them spread out to dry. Real pretty bird! You chasing the grouse this coming weekend? I want to! Oh how I'd love to get out after ruffs for just one more weekend. But my hunting fund is a bit too dry for the long trip east (ju...

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If I'd a shot it, that brown-banded red-phase would be on the wall in a heartbeat. Talk about a trophy!!!

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Nice pics GWPtyler! We do a little duck hunting, but it's mostly something we do to kill time until pheasant opens. Granted, if numbers are down as bad as they are saying, we may be doing a bit more this year :? Ha! I'm not evening wearing blaze orange in Nodak until deer season...end then it will ...

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Thanks for all the replies. I'm excited yet apprehensive to see how he does. I'm thinking GWPTyler has in on the noise. Briar sounds like he has a similar personality to Remy. I think I also need to learn to trust my dog a bit more. Trust that he'll be checking in even if I can't see him. Thanks ag...

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I had Remy out last fall at 5 months. Given your pup is about where he was at that time, I'll tell you what you can expect (all assumptions based on past experiences of my own dog, mind you): 1) Your dog will range way too far and chase birds. 2) Even an industrial-sized cowbell will be hard to pick...

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Why does it take so long for the work day to end when all a guy has in the back of his mind a road trip to some righteous grouse counrty? Looking forward to 3 days of Aspen heaven, a cold beer after a day of hunting. :D That's it, when you coming to pick me up?! Fargo isn't too far out of your way ...

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Another update: All things considered, Remy is 100 percent. I eased him back into hunting on Minnesota's grouse opener weekend Sept. 17. He wore a skid plate for his incision, and I made sure he didn't overwork himself. Other than a bit of a rash from the vest rubbing on his wound, he was totally fi...

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